No Complaints
From Thanksgiving to Grumbling
November 26, 2023 • John Vadeboncoeur • James 5:7–11
With the Thanksgiving leftovers still cooling and a holiday of gratitude just behind us, why does it seem that the upcoming Christmas season moves us from a spirit of thankfulness to one or grumbling and frustration? Whether it is the business of the holidays or just life circumstances in general, it feels like we can easily and quickly lose our patience in the midst of frustration and day-to-day struggles. Today we look at some instruction from James, Jesus's half-brother, on not just how we should approach life in all seasons, but also the reason why (hint: it's the Reason for the season).
Breaking the Complaint Cycle
November 19, 2023 • Seth Bartal • Philippians 4:4–7, Philippians 4:12–13
Ever wonder why it's so easy to complain but so hard to be thankful? Complaining feels good in the moment, but it rarely leads to better circumstances. What if God has something better for us than complaining? What if learning to be thankful could lead us to what we're all ultimately looking for when we complain?