James 3: 13- 4:3, 7-8a v15 a;” For jealousy and selfishness are not God’s kind of wisdom” If you are wise and understand God’s ways, prove it by living an honorable life, doing good woks with the humility that comes from wisdom. But if you are bitterly jealous and there is selfish ambition in yourContinue reading ” Jealousy and selfishness”
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Come!
Proverbs 1: 20 -33v 23 “Come and listen to my counsel. I ‘ll share my heart with you and make you wise.” Wisdom shouts in the streets, in the public squares, along the main street and to those gathered in front of the city gate. How long will you be simpleminded, mocking, and hate knowledge?Continue reading ” Come!”
Choices
Proverbs 22;1-2, 8-9, 22-23v 1 “Choose a good reputation over great riches; being held in high esteem is better than silver or gold.” The rich and poor have this in common, the Lord made them both. Those who plant injustice will harvest disaster. Blessed are those who feed the poor, who don’t rob them, forContinue reading “Choices”
God v World
James 3: 13-4.3, 7-8a v 8a “Come close to God, and God will come close to you.” If you are wise and understand God’s ways prove it by how you live, do good work and be humble. If you are bitterly jealous, have selfish ambition, don’t cover the truth with boasting and lying. Jealousy andContinue reading ” God v World”
Quiet Time!
Today is a holiday here in Canada so our regular coffee time is on hold until next week. Take your coffee outside for half an hour and enjoy the sounds of nature. You might have to wrap up in a warm blanket, shelter under an umbrella, or relax in the sunshine. Taking time to rejuvenateContinue reading “Quiet Time!”
The season of singing birds has come!
Song of Songs / Solomon: 2:8-13 v 12 “The flowers are springing up, the season of singing birds (or pruning vines) has come, and the cooing of turtle doves fills the air.” Ah, I hear my lover coming! Bounding over he hills, like a swift gazelle or a young stag. He is behind the wallContinue reading “The season of singing birds has come!”
Spirit and Life!
John 6: 56- 69 v 63 “The Spirit alone gives eternal life. Human effort accomplishes nothing. And the very words I (Jesus) have spoken to you are spirit and life.” I live because of the living Father who sent me. I am the true bread that came down from heaven. Many of his disciples said,Continue reading “Spirit and Life!”
Whole Armor of God
Ephesians 6: 10-20 v 11 Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. Be strong in the Lord and His mighty power. Put on all of God’s armour so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of theContinue reading ” Whole Armor of God”
Summer Worship Series
This week is the last of the weekly stand alone themes for the summer. We hope that you have enjoyed the Wednesday worship that you attended as well as celebrate with family and friends your vacation time. The God we worship is a fun God who wants us to worship Him in a variety ofContinue reading “Summer Worship Series”
Disguised
1 Kings 22-30. 41-43 v 30b “So the King of Israel disguised himself, and they went into battle.” The King of Israel said to Jehosophat, “As we go into battle, I will disguise myself so no one will recognize me, but you wear your royal robes. So, the King of Israel disguised himself, and theyContinue reading ” Disguised”