THE BIBLE SAYS

Jude said, “But you, dear friends, build yourselves up in your most holy faith” (Jude 20). Jude reminds his friends in Christ that false teachers, scoffers, and faithless people would come into the church and try to divide and tear them down.

THE BIBLE SAYS

Moses said, “Know therefore that the LORD your God is God; He is the faithful God, keeping His covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love Him and keep His commands” (Deuteronomy 7:9).The original word translated as “faithful” conveys the concept of being trustworthy.

JEANETTE’S VIGNETTES

This past week I enjoyed walking around the square and having food from several of the food trucks. That is something I look forward to each year. There is always someone to visit with while standing in line waiting for the food.

THE BIBLE SAYS

Solomon said, “Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life” (Proverbs 4:23). What is our heart? First, we will state the obvious: this article is not about the heart as a vital organ, a muscle that pumps blood throughout the body.

THE BIBLE SAYS

Apostle Peter said, “He (God) did not spare the ancient world, but preserved Noah, a preacher of righteousness, with seven others” (2 Peter 2:5). Noah’s world is described as being corrupt in the sight of God, and the earth was filled with violence.

JEANETTE’S VIGNETTES

This week has been quiet at my house. After the girls went home, I have just done housework and some resting. I did go to Amarillo on Thursday to meet my sister and her daughter and her sister in law for a day of visiting and going to estate sales.

THE BIBLE SAYS

Apostle Paul said, “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery” (Galatians 5:1).Believers’ sins are forgiven on the basis of Christ’s perfect sacrifice.

THE BIBLE SAYS

Apostle Paul said “…To the saints in Ephesus, the faithful in Christ Jesus” (Ephesians 1:1). Paul identifies the church in Ephesus, synonymously as “saints,” and “the faithful,” and those “In Christ.

LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

* I don’t suffer from insanity, I enjoy every minute of it.* Hard work has a future payoff. Laziness pays off NOW.* Tell me to ‘stuff it’ – I’m a taxidermist.* IRS: We’ve got what it takes to take what you’ve got.* Time is the best teacher; Unfortunately it kills all its students.

JEANETTE’S VIGNETTES

Last week I went to the last of the summer league games. The boys’ team won every game that I attended. I am looking forward to their season. They have some really amazing players. I think this going to be a great year. They have some new players joining their team this year.