"If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone." - Romans 12:18    Today, I want to talk to you about something that is on everyone's minds: peace. We live in a world where conflict and chaos seem to be the norm, but as believers in Christ, we are called to pursue peace.  In Romans 12:18, Paul encourages us to "live at peace with everyone." Notice that he says "everyo...  Read More

"My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry" - James 1:19   Have you ever found yourself getting really angry about something and then later on realizing that you overreacted? Or have you been in a situation where someone pushed your buttons and you just lost it? I know I have. But as believers, we need to remember th...  Read More

"Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry." - James 1:19   It's so easy to get caught up in the moment and say things that we don't mean or things that end up causing trouble. That's why the Bible tells us to be slow to speak and quick to listen. It's a simple concept, but one that can save us from a lot of heartache and regret. Think about it: when we speak too q...  Read More

"My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry." - James 1:19 (NIV)   Have you ever found yourself in a conversation where you're not really listening but just waiting for your turn to talk? Or have you ever interrupted someone because you thought you knew what they were going to say? I know I have, but as believers in C...  Read More

"My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry" - James 1:19   How often do we find ourselves in conversations where we're not really listening, but just waiting for our turn to speak? Or worse, how often do we talk over someone, thinking our opinion is more important? It's time to remember the wise words of James 1:19 a...  Read More

"Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you." - Jeremiah 29:12   Have you ever felt like no one is listening to you? Maybe you've been talking to your friends or family about something important and they just don't seem to get it. It can be frustrating and make us feel like our words don't matter. But, let me tell you something, God is always listening. Jeremiah 29:...  Read More