James 1:2-4 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. “Hey Dad, how far can you kick this ball?” my son Josh’s voice called across the gym. It was late after Sunday services a few weeks back, the cafe was empty, a few people stood around chatting and Josh…
In you, O LORD, I have taken refuge. Be my rock of refuge, to which I can always go; give the command to save me, for you are my rock and my fortress. Psalm 71:1 & 3 This past Monday morning the boys of our family were out in-force preparing the back yard for our annual Labor Day cookout. We were hosting 16 people later that day, so there was plenty to do. We finished repainting the screened in porch, prepared…
After six days Jesus took with him Peter, James and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. There he was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as the light… a bright cloud enveloped them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. Listen to him!” When the disciples heard this, they fell face…