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As guest preacher Walt Barnes leads us in examining Moses' encounter with the Lord in Exodus 34, we are left considering our reaction to the same God.

As we examine James 5:12 we find that those expecting the return of Jesus should be loving their neighbors by telling them the truth.

As we continue in James 5 we find James instruction his hearers and us as well to be patient and not to grumble because the coming of the Lord is at hand.

As we examine God's command to love our neighbors, we consider the implications of what it means to love all people made in His image.

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We must be careful that we are not falling in to the same trap of presumption that James’ first readers did – the trap of thinking we can live our lives without making our plans in light of eternity and in reference to God.

Meansville Baptist Church

Meansville Baptist Church

As further examine Isaiah 9 we find the reason for the joy displayed in verses 1 - 3: A coming perfect and righteous King.

In this Advent meditation we examine Isaiah 9: 1 - 3 we see the light of God intended for the restoration of HIs people and the joy of the inclusion of the gentiles.

We examine a few reflections from Paul's invitation to the Corinthians to help by prayer.

James 4:11 - 12 brings in to focus two respectable sins, the practice of which, dishonors your brother, the word of God and ultimately God Himself.

We take time to "examine" ourselves before partaking in the Lord's Supper.

Apart from the Grace God gives, there is no way to proceed in humility. Here we examine 10 imperatives for the person who is exalted by God.

As we begin James 4 we find what causes the fights and quarrels among us.

As we conclude James 3, we find two types of Wisdom, but only one that comes from God and grows in to a harvest of peace.

As we come to the greater part of James 3 we find the only way to "tame" the human tongue is for our hearts to be changed by God.

As we begin James 3 we find that all who will be teachers will be judged more strictly based on the content of their character and the content of their message.

In the second half of James 2 we find that those who have experienced the grace of God will display the grace of God in their lives.

As we continue in James 2, we find those who have been shown mercy should extend mercy because they have been given mercy.