The Value of Lowliness

The Value of Lowliness Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. – James 1:2 James 1:9-12 Believers who are poor have something to boast about, for God has honored them. And those who are rich should boast that God has humbled them. They will fade awayContinue reading “The Value of Lowliness”

Making provision ∙∙

Making provision ∙∙ Don’t let yourself think about ways to indulge your evil desires. – Romans 13:14 Galatians 5:16-17  16 So I say, let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. Then you won’t be doing what your sinful nature craves.  17 The sinful nature wants to do evil, which is just the opposite of whatContinue reading “Making provision ∙∙”

Embracing Adversity and Accepting Trials

Embracing Adversity and Accepting Trials Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. – James 1:2 James 1:9-12  9 Believers who are poor have something to boast about, for God has honored them.  10 And those who are rich should boast that God has humbled them. TheyContinue reading “Embracing Adversity and Accepting Trials”

Preach the Word ∙∙

Preach the Word ∙∙ Preach the word of God. Be prepared, whether the time is favorable or not. Patiently correct, rebuke, and encourage your people with good teaching. – 2 Timothy 4:2 2 Timothy 4:2-4 2 Preach the message, be ready whether it is convenient or not, reprove, rebuke, and exhort with complete patience andContinue reading “Preach the Word ∙∙”