by plicon | Jan 27, 2021 | Mature Adult Class Blog
God uses suffering as a tool to help us be what we ought to be in holiness and to be more like Christ. I Peter 5:10 (Amplified Classic)…after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace [Who imparts all blessing and favor], Who has called you…will Himself...
by plicon | Jul 10, 2019 | Mature Adult Class Blog
Burdens can be health, mental or emotional problems, financial, for souls to be saved, loneliness, broken relationships, heart pain or grief, and many others. Our burdens are ours and we have to bear them. Galatians 6:5 For every man shall bear his own burden. God...
by plicon | May 29, 2019 | Mature Adult Class Blog
Jesus asks, “Why are ye so fearful? how is it that he have no faith?” He wanted us to dig deeply into that perspective and confidence that helped him see beyond the immediate situation. Why is it that we doubt and get stuck in just looking at the present and not fully...
by plicon | Apr 10, 2019 | Mature Adult Class Blog
It is only by being completely committed to God that we can suffer patiently, not retaliating or defending ourselves. I Peter 2:19-23 For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully. For what glory is it, if, when ye be...
by plicon | Jan 23, 2019 | Mature Adult Class Blog
James was the brother of Jesus. He was saved after Jesus was crucified and resurrected. James became a believer and was mightily used by God at Jerusalem. He said to count it joy when we’re tried so we can learn patience. James 1:1-4 James, a servant of God and of the...