All of us - James 1:2-4

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. (James 1:2-4 NIV)

We all took turns saying the memory verse. With a few little hints we all did it!!! It was very encouraging to hear each other say the Word from our hearts.

As we finished praying this morning like everyday when we say "Amen" the dog, Boo - she jumps up and starts running around. So funny. "Let's go! Lets go!"

This photo was taken this morning , by Devin's bed. So good to see Devin spending time with God on his own!!

Kadin - James 1:2-3

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. (James 1:2-4 NIV)

Doing good, we've almost got it memorized...now more importantly - lets apply it to our lives. Seriously consider tough times an opportunity to grow. That God works in us and brings us to a completeness in Him! We want that!!!!

Practice scripture memory, pray and go!!!

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. (James 1:2-4 NIV)

Somedays!!!

Thank you Lord for life !!!

Devin - James 1:2-4

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. (James 1:2-4 NIV)

This scripture is one that we've decided to memorize together. It is filled with hope for us and for others. We want to remember always that life will bring us trouble but there is so much to gain from it. We will grow in character and in perseverance and in love by what we experience. Good and bad.

God - we trust you today to lead our paths and to finish your work in us so that we will lack nothing!!!

Kadin - Matthew 6:25-27

“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life ? (Matthew 6:25-27 NIV)

Kadin said that God wants us to not worry. When we are worried we feel nervous and anxiousness. When we are not worried we feel peace and even joy.

You decide - what will it be today!???

On another note Kadin reminded us that we didn't do our "what we love about Livia" yet for her birthday. So we took time this morning to each of us say what we love about her. Some of the things we said were: a servant, smiley, kind, plays boys sports with her brothers, answers the phone with a chipper voice. Can do attitude, expresses her feelings so well and loves Jesus with all her heart!!! Love our Livi-G!!!

Livia - Acts 7:54-56

When the members of the Sanhedrin heard this, they were furious and gnashed their teeth at him. But Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, looked up to heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. “Look,” he said, “I see heaven open and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God.” (Acts 7:54-56 NIV)

Steven was a witness for Jesus - he called the people "stiff necked" and "resistant" and he told them "you have not obeyed". They got so mad they stoned him.

Saul who was later named Paul was the lead guy when it came to executing Christ followers. We know , later he encountered Christ and was transformed by His grace.

Liv said she believes that Stephen was allowed to see a glimpse of Gods glory to comfort him and to witness to Saul and all those stoning him that Jesus was alive an the true son of God.

Amen Livi-g!

Gina - John 8:31-32

To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” (John 8:31, 32 NIV)

Holding to Jesus' teachings means to do more than just SAY that you are a follower but rather you obey what the person says that you are following!!!


The great benefit of that diligence is that we will know the truth and the truth will set us free. Truth? What truth? That Jesus is the son of God and that His word is alive and that the Holy Spirit lives I me. And amen and amen - that truth sets us free from the law of sin and death and gives us eternal life !!!