Text: Psalmist 100: 1-5 1). Why should i praise the Lord? -Praising God shifts my focus, builds my resilience in trials, and draws me into a deeper relationship with God. Psalm 13:1-6 NIV 2). How should i praise the Lord? -I make a joyful noise unto the Lord; I sing praise unto God; I bow down in worship & and…
Text: 1 Peter 4:12-19 KJV Now, you may note that there is a striking similarity between the letter of Peter & the letter of James in that both Peter & James reflected on the immense joy that comes from suffering for Christ. James 1:2 says, Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds,…
Text: James 1:2-4 NIV The word perseverance comes from the greek word “hopemone”which means steadfastness & the ability to “actively” endure situations under pressure. For example, when someone being pressured, someone being tested and someone being tried are great examples of pressure. I am sure that some of us may have played sports…or have watched sports or have been in…