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Reflections: Doing what needs to be done
As part of his sermon, the minister shared the story of a man whose life was saved by the quick actions of a police officer.

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Reflections: Patience isn't passive
Often, he went to the piano to play and sing about “Let’s think of something to do while we’re waiting.”

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Reflections: The Lord willing' and the creeks don't rise
In context, James may have originally been addressing believers who traveled for business to different cities throughout the Roman empire...

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Reflections: Money without wisdom
“Why should the fool have money in his hand with no intention of buying wisdom?” (17:16, BSB)

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Reflections: Who's putting your bridle on?
James uses different imagery to illustrate that power—a comparatively small rudder that steers an enormous ship

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Reflections: Faith, deeds, or both?
James doesn’t say that works, or deeds, bring salvation; rather, that they are the result of it.

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Reflections: Listen, and then do
I spent a lot of time on v. 22: “But be doers of the Word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.”

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Reflections: Don't do this alone!
I came away from the event greatly encouraged by the praise and worship...but most of all, it reaffirmed the need for Christian community

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Reflections: Be still
The Bible isn't just a collection of stories; it is the inspired Word of God...

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Reflections: Sharing in our grief
Youth from our church recently presented an inspirational service, incorporating entries they are preparing for our denomination’s Fine...

Cynthia J. Thomas
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