James 2:1-13 –“ Partiality needs the eyes of Jesus to see beyond the surface into the heart”

From a missions trip – “encouragement comes from deeds as well as words and results in renewed doing”

• From James 1:26,27 – “Real religion is being like Jesus”

• James 5:13 – “Church cheerfulness is expressed by chanting and other types of singing”

James 1:3-5 – Trials required attitude adjustment.

James 1:12 – courage, commitment, and completion in trials bring the crown of life.

Matthew 6:9-13 – There is no greater desire or goal for an earthly dad than to be like his Heavenly Dad.

1 Corinthians 4:2 – Graduation is a new step to faithfulness: walk on!

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Philippians 4:9 – “When God says “do” He shows us someone who has “done”!

Philippians 4:11-18 – “In whatever place we are, we are sufficient through the supply of grace in Jesus”

Ruth 4 – God’s plan for our life is far beyond a moment of earthly pleasure.

Philippians 3 – When the end is in view the path is straighter.

From Ruth 2 – “I’m redeemed from the slavery of my sin by the priceless blood of my kinsman redeemer, Jesus”

Philippians 2 – “Anywhere, Anyone, Anything, Any cost” is thinking like Jesus.