Truths to Hold on to as we are Refined Through Adversity in The Church

James 1:2-4 ESV Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. This verse can stand alone. No commentary or life application sermon is needed. No pulling it to… Read More Truths to Hold on to as we are Refined Through Adversity in The Church

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Looking Past the Unknown: Settling in Truth

There’s too much fear in the world. Open the headlines and this will be blazing before your eyes. Fear of intolerance, fear of society, fear of strife, fear of injustice, fear of loneliness, fear of people, and the fear of what is right will all grip your hearts and make you want to run away.… Read More Looking Past the Unknown: Settling in Truth

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It’s Not Time to Settle for Complacency

What happens when we just settle in our place and not move forward in conviction? Complacency. It means a feeling of smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one’s achievements. We become smug, and seemingly uncaring. But we do care. Our faith is becoming attacked more and more with each passing day in our society… Read More It’s Not Time to Settle for Complacency