WHEN I'M GONE
On the rare occasions when I'm out of town, I'm privileged to have faithful people who will carry on the ministry for me. This past Wednesday, Ron Oliver took charge of Bible Study and shephered our time of prayer. I'll return to the normal Bible study summary next week. Until then, your weekend awaits... Use it well. 
MEN MOTIVATED TO MATURE
From the Book: Little, pages 132-134

This week, our study takes us to the issue of faith, its relationship to repentance, and its connection to works.

So my thought to ponder is...
Express the reality of Faith from the Scriptures and its relationship to works.
Why has the book of James proved so difficult for many to accept?

See you Sunday
PARTING SHOT
Today, while I was working in the library, I was close enough to a conversation between a woman who was working with a man to be reminded of one small but powerful blessing. 
The woman was tutoring a gentleman, whom I'm sure was as old as me, and I was taken back by the subject matter involved. She was teaching this midle-aged man to read. Yep, to read. The skill that serves me professionally and blesses my spiritual life is a gift that someone taught me, because someone else provided for me and with it I bless others. 
How easy it can be to take something I use every day for granted... and, truth to be told, I should'nt.

Walk wisely... and read!
MJC