A perfect gift reflects both the giver and the one receiving the gift. In the birth of Jesus, God gives a gift of love that reflects both God’s generosity of grace, as well as our need to receive God’s grace.
Hope is a gift from God that orients the focuses and direction of our faith towards the promises of God.
To the extent that fear is a choice we make, the apostle John offers an alternative choice instead of fear. The choice to love not only deepens our union with Christ, it is the remedy to fear.
Scripture reminds us that the perfect glory of God is revealed in Christ; yet at the same time, we carry that gospel message as imperfect people.
Fear in our world grows and expands when we add worrying. One of the ways the Bible tells us to push fear aside is by putting our worries aside.
A 50th anniversary service which acknowledges God’s covenant faithfulness to Fellowship Church.
James wraps up his letter to the churches with advice to cover their circumstances in patient prayer with one another.
James tells us that the allegiance of our hearts is seen in our outward actions; therefore, wisdom from heaven must begin in the allegiance of our hearts.
James tells us our attitudes and actions are both able to be shaped by a wisdom which looks upward to the example of Christ.