We are approaching a new year and with it comes hope for a better year than the past year. Even though 2020 and 2021 were very challenging, God was also very gracious to us and we should acknowledge Him for that.

I want to encourage you to make prayer and time in the Word a daily habit. I am planning to read through the entire Bible this year. Why not join me in that, especially if you’ve never read through the Bible before.

Another suggestion is to read the book of James thoroughly the next several months as I preach through it on Sunday mornings. I will also be reading the passage that I will be preaching on daily each week. If you want to interact with me via email over the sermon or text, please do so.

You could go a little deeper in the book of James by doing a study on RightNow Media. Take a look at Education Elder James Southerland’s suggestions:

“We want you to join us as we read along in James and do a study to be able to follow along and discover new truths and “eat” as much for yourself, whether you are a young or seasoned Christians.

Two studies they could do on RightNow Media would be; Tony Evans: The Purpose of James or Francis Chan: The Book of James. If you haven’t created an account on RNM, please contact the HEFC office for help in setting up your account.”

Here is another idea devotionally for you for January. My friend, Jeremy Chambers, is an author & missionary. He creates monthly devotional exercises. Here is his email and resource.

Finally, a person who is growing spiritually spends time daily in God’s presence praying. Please be in the habit of praying in 2022. You can kick that habit off this Friday evening, December 31st, from 6-9 pm at the church. The doors will be open for you to come in for personal prayer in the Sanctuary.

I am praying that you will grow exponentially in your walk with God in 2022!

Pastor Ed