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Read: Romans 16:17-23 17 I appeal to you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles contrary to the doctrine that you have been taught; avoid them. 18 For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites, and by smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive. 19 For your obedience is known to all, so that I rejoice over you, but I want you to be wise as to what is good and

Read: Romans 16:1-16 I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a servant of the church at Cenchreae, 2 that you may welcome her in the Lord in a way worthy of the saints, and help her in whatever she may need from you, for she has been a patron of many and of myself as well. 3 Greet Prisca and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus, 4 who risked their necks for my life, to whom not only I give thanks but

For Those Who Want More Joy I just finished Noah Joyner’s adult discipleship class in which we explored the subject of joy.  Should you get a chance to take it next semester, I highly recommend it.  Noah’s teaching style and research into the topic are, as always, stellar.  The class led me into a deeper understanding of the need for and our capability for joy. God promises we can have more joy.  Sometimes the road to joy is long and