Tag archive: character
Getting God’s Attention
It is interesting to see what God saw in him. Acts 10:1-8 Reference: Cornelius stared at him in fear. “What is it, Lord?” he asked. The angel answered, “Your prayers and gifts to the poor have come up as a memorial offering before God. (Acts 10:4 NIV) Explore: I have a friend who wears many…
Jesus In A Bad Mood
I’m not proud of my behaviour when I’m upset. Mark 14:43-52 Reference: “Am I leading a rebellion,” said Jesus, “that you have come out with swords and clubs to capture me? (Mark 14:48 NIV) Explore: It is very clear to see when I am upset. I don’t cry, I don’t vocalise my pain, I don’t…
Pride: In The Name of Love
It would be like adding tomato sauce to ice-cream – the two just don’t go together! Psalm 138:1-8 Reference: Though the Lord is exalted, he looks kindly on the lowly, but he takes notice of the proud from afar. (Psalm 138:6 TNIV Bible) Explore: “He sounds so stupid when he says that.” “I can’t believe she…
Rosa Parks
Mrs. Parks quietly refused to give up her seat. Mark 11:27-33 Reference: “By what authority are you doing these things?” they asked. “And who gave you authority to do this?” (Mark 11:28 NIV) Explore: ‘On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks, a 42-year-old African American woman who worked as a seamstress, boarded a Montgomery City bus…
Road Works Ahead
I don’t really love being in the car. Driving is really just a process of getting from A to B for me. Maybe it was all the long drives through the countryside that I endured growing up. Being car sick half the time certainly didn’t help my enthusiasm. But even still today, my car is…