“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9). “When your sin is exposed, you will run toward confession and forgiveness or self-righteousness and self-justification.” ––Paul David Tripp Thomas struggles with sinful anger. There are many “triggers” that set him off. At times his anger has been volcanic. He has had the habit of justifying his hurtful anger by blaming the “triggers,” whethe

“It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption (1 Cor 1:30). Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” ––Oscar Wilde The world will ask who you are, and if you do not know the answer, the world will tell you.” Carl Jung “When I discover who I am, I’ll be free” ––Ralph Ellison, Invisible Man “This above all: to thine own self be true” ––Willaim Shakespeare, Hamlet, Scene

“One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking, do not be silent. For I am with you, and no one is going to attack and harm you, because I have many people in this city.” So Paul stayed in Corinth for a year and a half, teaching them the word of God” (Acts 18:9-11). “Through many dangers, toils and snares, I have already come; ‘Tis grace has brought me safe thus far and grace will lead me home.” ––John Newton How does the work of God

“…we had boldness in our God…”. (1 Thessalonians 2:2, ESV) “…we waxed bold in our God..” (ASV) “…we have gained confidence in our God...” Translated from (NEG 1979) As Paul lived in the shadow of God’s uplifting grace, he found the foundation of life and ministry—placing his full confidence in the faithfulness of God. Through God’s grace, Paul was prudent enough to know that leaning on the creature rather than the Creator was not wise. He built his life on an