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For the Saints in Moscow & Pullman

How many of you think this way, or how many would like to think this way?

“You must aim to be saintly and righteous, filled with faith and love, patient and gentle.” (1 Timothy 6:12)

“Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith, and in purity.” (I Timothy 4:12)

“Not that I have obtained all this or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.” (Philippians 3:12)

“Rejoice in the Lord always, again I say rejoice.” (Philippians 4:4)

“In everything give thanks for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus.” (1 Thessalonians 5:18)

“Do everything without complaining or arguing.” (Philippians 2:14)

“Love one another deeply.” (1 Peter 1:22)

“But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: ‘Be holy in all you do.’” (2 Timothy 3:16)

The Practical Christianity class starts up again tonight at my house, 114 S. Howard St. in Moscow. It will run every Thursday evening at 7:00 until further notice. All are welcome to attend.

The prerequisite: You want to be like Jesus.
The assignment: You believe and obey what you learn.
There will be no commitment to attend. Don't worry if you miss the first session or other sessions.
Subjects: TBD, partly by the attendees. I do not want to go over what you have already heard in previous sessions.

If you want to think like the Scriptures quoted above, come to the class.
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. (1 Peter 1:3)

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