James 1:2-4 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sister, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens Read more »
The morning Scripture James 3:13-18 13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. 14 But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. 15 Such “wisdom” does not come down from heaven but is Read more »
Consider this: Come if you have a weak faith. Come if you are convinced in the strength of your convictions. Come so that you might be strengthened and challenged. Lead us into life, O God! Come if you are chased by the demands of others. Come if you feel threatened by a loss of security. Read more »
Romans 7:14-15, 24 NRSV I am of the flesh, sold into slavery under sin. I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate…Wretched man that I am! Who will rescue me from this body of death? Thanks be to God through Read more »
Jonah 3:1010 When God saw what they did and how they turned from their evil ways, he relented and did not bring on them the destruction he had threatened. Jonah 4:1 But to Jonah this seemed very wrong, and he became angry. 2 He prayed to the Lord, “Isn’t this what I said, Lord, when I was still at home? That is Read more »
The morning Scripture Jonah 3 Then the word of the Lord came to Jonah a second time: 2 “Go to the great city of Nineveh and proclaim to it the message I give you.” 3 Jonah obeyed the word of the Lord and went to Nineveh. Now Nineveh was a very large city; it took three days to go through it. 4 Jonah began by Read more »
Jonah 2 1 From inside the fish Jonah prayed to the Lord his God. 2 He said: “In my distress I called to the Lord, and he answered me. From deep in the realm of the dead I called for help, and you listened to my cry. 3 You hurled me into the depths, into the very heart of the seas, and the currents swirled about Read more »
Jonah 1 The word of the Lord came to Jonah the son of Amittai: 2 “Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me.” 3 But Jonah ran away from the Lord and headed for Tarshish. He went down to Joppa, where he found a ship bound for that port. After paying the fare, he Read more »
Consider this: In our richness, we have believed that we are the ones who have all the answers to life’s problems. But when those who have little, offer all they have; we are put to shame. In our power, we believe that might is right. But when those who are powerless offer love and mercy; Read more »
Consider this: Send the waters of your grace upon us. We are your people. Let the waters of your love wash us. We are your forgiven people. Let the waters of your blessing pour over us. We are your beloved people. Thanks be to God. Click here to listen to this week’s sermon. Romans 3:21-26 Read more »