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James

James 1:9 | Boast in My Weakness

No one wants to be weak. It is never fun to be the low man on the ladder of life. I have worked many entry level jobs and you know what is worse than that? Being unemployed after being fired. That is […]

James

James 1:2 | Count It All Joy

Trials are part of life. In school we learn and then we are tested to see what we know. In many ways life itself is a test. What have you learned? Are you prepared? While no one wants to be tested on […]

Christmas Matthew -

Matthew 2:10 | Joy and Merry Christmas

At this time of year when I think of joy I think of the Christmas songs. Lyrics like joy to the world, be of good cheer, and tidings of comfort and joy. Christmas can be such an inspirational and joyous time because […]

Colossians

Colossians 1:11 | I Hate Patience

Patience is something that most everyone knows they need, but not many want to suffer through. My children are learning patience when they go out to a restaurant and must wait for the food to arrive. I am learning patience in the […]