James 3 was the focus today... understanding more about wisdom and taming the tongue. The use of metaphor is astounding in James 3, with many beautiful images describing the importance of the tongue. The following verses are ones which I will try to exemplify in my life, as difficult as the list appears:
"But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness" (verses 17 and 18).
I continue to be greatly encouraged at Heritage Green Baptist Church. I spoke briefly there this morning about God's leading to Kigali, Rwanda and shared a Keynote presentation I put together for this purpose. God is good and continues to provide people and situations in my life where His leading is evident and clear. I enjoyed talking with people from HGBC and have felt extremely blessed to have found a caring community in which I can praise and worship my God. I am thankful for the support they have shown in such a short period of time and I look forward to what the future holds regarding my relationship with HGBC.
I loved this quote from this morning:
"Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around." ~ Leo Buscaglia
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I find James very practical when it comes to day-to-day life. I am enjoying our study of it very much.
ReplyDeleteIt is our hope that, sometime in the very near future, we will be able to offer the services at Heritage Green as podcasts, so that people can hold onto our church family from wherever they are.
My prayers are with you as you take on this amazing mission.
God bless.