Scripture Reading(s) James 3:13-18 Two Kinds of Wisdom 13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. 14 But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth.15 Such “wisdom” … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) Genesis 30:25-36 25 After Rachel gave birth to Joseph, Jacob said to Laban, “Send me on my way so I can go back to my own homeland. 26 Give me my wives and children, for whom I have served you, and I will be on my way. You know how much work I’ve done for … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) Matthew 12:38-42 38 Then some of the Pharisees and teachers of the law said to him, “Teacher, we want to see a sign from you.” 39 He answered, “A wicked and adulterous generation asks for a sign! But none will be given it except the sign of the prophet Jonah. 40 For as Jonah was three … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) Romans 8:12-25 8:12 So then, brothers and sisters, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh — 8:13 for if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. 8:14 For … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) Isaiah 2:1-4 This is what Isaiah son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem: 2 In the last days the mountain of the Lord’s temple will be established as the highest of the mountains; it will be exalted above the hills, and all nations will stream to it. 3 Many peoples will come and say, … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) John 14:1-14 14:1 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me. 14:2 In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? 14:3 And if I go and prepare … Read more