Introduction
James 1:1710: Living in the USA
Deuteronomy 8:7-10We also have great blessings here in this land of plenty.9: The beauty and wisdom of nature
Jeremiah 10:10-13God could have made a barren wasteland, but He gave us so much beauty!“The mountains are calling and I must go.” – John Muir8: The Benchley church
Philemon 1:4-77: Easy access to the Bible
Deuteronomy 17:18-206: Prayer
Psalms 5:1-2What a blessing that we can speak to God!5: Our ability to change
Colossians 3:5-10We are commanded to repent – to change! Clearly, we can change.We have the ability to learn and do better if we want to!4: Forgiveness and fellowship
Acts 8:22-24I John 2:1-2; 4:103: A clean conscience
II Corinthians 1:12 – Paul had this comfort.2: Hope beyond death
I Corinthians 15:12-19, 521: God’s love for us
I John 4:16-19