'Rejoice with Joy Inexpressible'
Joy is defined by Merriam-Webster as an emotion evoked by well-being, success, or good fortune or by the prospect of possessing what one desires. Biblical joy expresses itself toward God and toward people. Toward God because our sins have been forgiven and we anticipate eternal life in heaven. Toward people because when I come here, I see the people I love the most. Your faces, your smiles, your warm embraces. And when we come here to worship God, is that joy evident on our f
The Wise and Foolish Builders
Each of us is “building” a life. It’s a life that will eventually face the storms of life. Storms are not a respecter of how much money you make, how health conscious you are, or how many possessions you have. The reality we all face is that storms are coming. How can we stand strong in the midst of them? Your stability is determined by your foundation. The two men in Jesus’ teaching in Matt. 7:24-27 had several similarities. They had the same goal (build a home). They heard
James 4: The Path to Peace
Conflict is a part of life. If you live or spend any amount of time with people, you are going to have conflict. Even the 12 apostles—who lived and spent time with Jesus—fought (Matt. 18:1-5, 20:20-24). The question then becomes: How do we work through things in a Christ-like way? Remember, life’s battles are to be solved, not won. In James 4:1-10, James teaches us not only what causes conflicts and fights, but also how to resolve them. What is the path to peace? *Take it to
