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“[9] Let the brother or sister of humble means boast in having a high position [10] and the rich in having been humbled, because the rich will disappear like a flower in the field. [11] For the sun rises with its scorching heat and withers the field; its flower falls, and its beauty perishes. It […]

“Brothers and sisters, do not grumble against one another, so that you may not be judged. See, the Judge is standing at the doors! ”James 5:9 NRSVUE https://bible.com/bible/3523/jas.5.9.NRSVUE During difficult, even dangerous times, it’s more likely that we are on edge. It’s probably easier then to start grumbling about this or that we find wrong […]

“The king went to Gibeon to sacrifice there, for that was the principal high place; Solomon used to offer a thousand burnt offerings on that altar. At Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night, and God said, “Ask what I should give you.” And Solomon said, “You have shown great and […]

“ Be patient, therefore, brothers and sisters, until the coming of the Lord. The farmer waits for the precious crop from the earth, being patient with it until it receives the early and the late rains. You also must be patient. Strengthen your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is near. ” James 5:7-8 […]

“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. ” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NRSVUE https://bible.com/bible/3523/1th.5.16-18.NRSVUE I consider myself a realist. For me that means trying to get to the truth of any and every matter, especially all that’s related to loving our […]