TEMPTATION Tuesday Read: Galatians 5:22-26 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. 24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25 Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. 26 Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying…

TEMPTATION Monday Read: James 1:12-16 12 Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. 13 When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt…

LOVING WORDS IN COMMUNITY Friday Read: Psalm 19:7-14 7 The law of the Lord is perfect,    refreshing the soul.The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy,    making wise the simple.8 The precepts of the Lord are right,    giving joy to the heart.The commands of the Lord are radiant,    giving light to the eyes.9 The fear of the Lord is pure,    enduring forever.The decrees of the Lord are firm,    and all of them are righteous.10 They are more precious than…

LOVING WORDS IN COMMUNITY Thursday Read: Romans 12:9-21 ” 9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. 13 Share with the Lord’s people who are…

LOVING WORDS IN COMMUNITY Wednesday Read: Ephesians 4:25-32 ” 25 Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body. 26 “In your anger do not sin” : Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, 27 and do not give the devil a foothold. 28 Anyone who…

LOVING WORDS IN COMMUNITY Tuesday Read: James 3:7-18 ” 7 All kinds of animals, birds, reptiles and sea creatures are being tamed and have been tamed by mankind, 8 but no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. 9 With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it…

LOVING WORDS IN COMMUNITY Monday Read: Proverbs 10:11-14 11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,    but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.12 Hatred stirs up conflict,    but love covers over all wrongs.13 Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning,    but a rod is for the back of one who has no sense.14 The wise store…

WORDS MATTER This Weeks Introduction: John 1:1 starts by saying, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”  It is astonishing how God created everything with his simple words.  It is through the world of God that all things were made.  While we are certainly not…

WORDS MATTER This Weeks Introduction: John 1:1 starts by saying, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”  It is astonishing how God created everything with his simple words.  It is through the world of God that all things were made.  While we are certainly not…