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But don't just listen to God's word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves. James 1:22 NLT How often do I come away from church with "that was a great sermon" but nothing changes...or read a passage from the Bible and then ignore it... James outlook is simple. Listen to God's word. Do what it says. Why can't we just do that? #loveGod #lovepeople #hello2016 #keepitsimple #hidethewordinyourheart

...when the Pharisees saw this, they asked his disciples, "Why does your teacher eat with such scum?" When Jesus heard this, he said, "Healthy people don't need a doctor - sick people do." Matthew 9:11-12 NLT Ouch. Jesus is clear - I'm here for the people you see as scum. I love them. That's my mission. How are you and I doing with that? These words have fuelled Christians for generations to go across the room, across town, across the world to be Jesus to those who need the doctor... sometimes that person is right in front of us... Look out for the one in front of you today... #lovepeople #bringJesusalong #wordsofJesus #hello2016

Later, Matthew invited Jesus and his disciples to his home as dinner guests, along with many tax collectors and other disreputable sinners. But when the Pharisees saw this, they asked his disciples, "Why does your teacher eat with such scum?" Matthew 9:10-12 NLT Not only did Matthew keep hanging out with his mates, but it was noticed and noted by the religious leaders...they thought these people not worthy of their time or input... While it can be hard to maintain good relationships with people who's values are different from yours, don't walk away from people just because they don't fit the mold, if others look down on them...sometimes we're too easily influenced by what others think... #lovepeople #bringJesusalong #hello2016

Later, Matthew invited Jesus and his disciples to his home as dinner guests, along with many tax collectors and other disreputable sinners. Matthew 9:10 NLT Matthew met Jesus, (became a christian - a Christ follower) but just kept on meeting with his mates...his day to day activity was the same...but...he bought Jesus along. How do we bring Jesus along in our day-to-day stuff we have to do? It's more than an attitude towards others, but how we actually see people... How can I bring Jesus along today...?? #dearlyloved #inthistogether #bringJesusalong #hello2016

As Jesus went on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax collector's booth. "Follow me," he told him, and Matthew got up and followed him. Matthew 9:9 NIV We follow people on FB, instagram, twitter...we read people's blogs, articles, books...watch their tv shows or Youtube channels... When we say we follow Jesus...is it just the same? Matthew was called and he got up and followed...something fundamental changed. Jesus was not just one voice of many, not just an influence in his life, but much more. This year, will you and I really follow Jesus wherever He calls? Will His voice be not just one amongst many, but The voice we follow? #hello2016 #newyearnewdirections #followJesus #sunday #worship

Our Father everlasting The all creating One God Almighty Through Your Holy Spirit Conceiving Christ the Son Jesus our Savior Our Judge and our Defender Suffered and crucified Forgiveness is in You Descended into darkness You rose in glorious life Forever seated high I believe in God our Father I believe in Christ the Son I believe in the Holy Spirit Our God is three in one I believe in the resurrection That we will rise again For I believe in the name of Jesus I believe in life eternal I believe in the virgin birth I believe in the saints' communion And in Your holy Church I believe in the resurrection When Jesus comes again For I believe in the name of Jesus #hello2016 #sunday #worship #hymns #whatdoyoubelieve #creed #believe #thisisourGod

And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God's love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow-not even the powers of hell can separate us from God's love. No power in the sky above or in the earth below-indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38-39 NLT Nothing. Zip. Nada...can separate us from God's love...the actions of others, our fears & anxieties, things we may have done...nothing. God's love for us is bigger, better, stronger than anything! As we head into a new year may we never lose sight of this truth... #inseparable #nomatterwhat #jesusatthecentre #hello2016