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James shares his heart regarding living in The Way of New Life. James, Jesus' half brother and the leader of the early church in Jerusalem penned this message to encourage the scattered tribes of Israel that were under severe religious persecution and fled to the surrounding pagan nations.

The Greatest Reason To Give Thanks... During Thanksgiving the ramp up to Christmas becomes most evident when go to the local mall or big box retail stores like Target, Walmart, TJ Max, and the like. We American's show our thankfulness by going on spending spree's mostly buying gifts for loved ones and friends, and sometimes, perhaps treating ourselves to a few special things that are written in our letters to Santa. Maybe we're celebrating our good fortune by spending our fortune? Maybe we're just glad we are surviving corona? Maybe we're just escaping the trauma we endured during the election? Whatever it is...we Americans celebrate Thanksgiving by spending, Black Friday, am I right.

During the COVID19 stay at home order; take time to personally reflect on the beautiful act of sacrifice that Christ, God's Son, made on our behalf. No church services, and no meetings to physically attend; so it's time to STOP and Be With God, the Father.

Our priority during this new season remains the same, loving God and loving each other.

A survey through the Gospel of Mark, we glimpse Jesus Christ, the God-Man, unleashing His Holy offering rescue for the unholy world, that's me and you.

"But I am poor and needy; yet the Lord thinks upon me." Is that really how you see yourself? In our culture, in America, is it ok do see yourself in this light? Do you want to see yourself in that way, poor and needy. Do you believe that this statement is true to who you are, how you live, how others perceive you to be, poor and needy? David, the greatest king Israel ever had laid claim to these words, describing his state of being, poor and needy. A king poor? A king needy? How can that be...

Walking in the way of rescue is what life with Jesus is all about, it's not about the "Golden Ticket" to heaven, it's about real relationship with God!

Christ's Cross Words, what wisdom can we gain? If we haven't paid attention to Christ's words up to the moments before his death, If we haven't regarded how he did life on this earth up to now...maybe, just maybe it's time to pay attention.

Christ in the Hebrew Seder, join your Matt's House Church family this Resurrection Sunday at the Arbutus Town Hall 1349 Stevens Avenue; Luncheon to follow immediately!

In a culture where "BEING SERVED" has become such a thing, with GrubHub, DoorDash, Uber, Lyfte, and apps that allow you to place your order, have it prepped and waiting for you when you arrive, just like you want it, to grab and go it's obvious that we crave "Being Served." Let's be honest, it's nice being catered to, having somebody that's attentive and responsive to your every desire and whim. But does this really serve our humanity well? Does being served, really make us happy?