Monthly Archives: August 2012

“Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God”  (Romans 5:1-2). … Continue reading →

“And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them”  (Acts 16:25). I have faced my share of adversity. However, I’ve never been stripped, beaten and had my feet put in prison stocks … Continue reading →

“Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:  That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might … Continue reading →

“My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations” (James 1:2). This verse is often easier said than done.  Back in June I saw the following on Facebook.  I felt it was very profound. It gave me … Continue reading →

“Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice”  (Philippians 4:4). Our August study is entitled, “Avoiding Atrophy.”  A simple definition for atrophy is “losing muscle because you are not using it.”  In other words, muscles tend to weaken … Continue reading →

“…There are no joyful celebrations in the house of our God” (Joel 1:16 NLT). A sinner saved receives honorable mention in between announcements and special singing. A past forgiven and a future insured is applauded then given the handshake of … Continue reading →

“We work hard and suffer much in order that people will believe the truth, for our hope is in the living God, who is the Savior of all people, and particularly those who believe” (1 Timothy 4:10 NLT). With many … Continue reading →