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James 1:9-10 NLT “ Believers who are poor have something to boast about, for God has honored them. And those who are rich should boast that God has humbled them.”

The brother of James had words for the suffering of the early church. It doesn't take the pain away, but these words are a gift to us today.

As followers of Jesus we realize we are not righteous people called to correct the unrighteous. We are people who know His love for Us and are compelled to invite others to this freedom. Make sure you stay in you lane.

Pete fills in this Sunday morning to expand on the beauty of the gospel.

The Bible is a library and not a book. For that reason, we can allow the Word to more easily transform us when we have understanding and a plan on how to approach it.

Jesus gives many descriptions of what it looks like to be 'successful.' Spoiler Alert: It probably isn't what you think it is.

The truth is that Jesus left. But, He promised He wouldn't leave us alone like orphans. Let's look at what that means.

Does this mean I have to go on more service or mission trips? No. This discipline is a lifestyle of seeing a need and filling a need.

You can submit from a place of weakness. That’s giving up. You submit like Jesus, from a place of strength.

We choose to treat others as more valuable than ourselves.

Phil 2:3-8

Simplicity is meant to set us free. It takes time, but there is reward immediately.