What makes this 13 chapter of I Corinthians so difficult for us to understand is because of the type of love Paul is talking about. It is Agape love. What is your definition of love? Does it look anything like the content in this chapter ?

In today’s lesson we have a dialog between Jesus and a lawyer, an expert of the religious Law. A trained bible interpreter. How it occurs should be of interest to a student of the Word.

This lesson in Genesis of the life of Joseph, his struggles, how God was with him, and how he overcame each hardship he had to endure is for our learning and application to the hardships, disappointments, and blessings we experience in life.

The Book of James tells us if any man lacks wisdom, he should ask God for it and He will give it (James 1:5). Therefore, human logic, reasoning nor intelligence can't substitute for the wisdom of God.

Lesson taken from James 3:1-12. Man can't tame his tongue by himself. God can help you!  When we yield our tongue to God, He can bridle it like the bit in a horse's mouth or directed as a rudder guides a ship. If we have the mind of Christ, we can have His mouth also.

Lesson taken from James 2:14-26 What James is telling us is simply that our faith will produce a corresponding  action. It will produce (deeds and actions of obedience to back it up). James is not saying that you are saved by your works.

A prayer for the soul to prosper when spoken out in faith.

Proverbs 14:34 gives us guidance to answer this question. Thoughts are shared about current issues on racism and relevant action items we should contemplate.

Sometimes we don’t pray or do the obvious on special days. It’s often not the gift but the thought that you are remembered and appreciated.

Morning thoughts taken from Matt. 22:37-40. In order to love others you have got to love yourself. Allow God to restore your soul so you can love God and love others as you should.