Patience and Endurance, James 5:7  Dear brothers and sisters, be patient as you wait for the Lord’s return. Consider the farmers who patiently wait for the rains in the fall and in the spring. They eagerly look for the valuable harvest to ripen. You, too, must be patient. Take courage, for the coming of the Lord is near. James goes on to encourage the believers in their (our) relationships to be an example in our waiting. We are learning to reject the temptation to fashion a religious house of cards that will not stand in the face of trial and adversity. Paul affirms the richness of growing in our relationship with Him and one another Colossians 2:6-7 And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to follow him.  Let your roots grow down into Him, and let your lives be built on Him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness. We are so thankful to celebrate 12 years of the body of Christ who through Him, has consistently been a source of provision and encouragement for us to do just that. 
Lester Berry