Oct 21, 2011 | Faith
What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you? You desire but do not have, so you kill. You covet but you cannot get what you want, so you quarrel and fight. You do not have because you do not ask God. When...
Oct 20, 2011 | Faith
James 3:13-18 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. Such...
Oct 19, 2011 | Faith
When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can turn the whole animal. Or take ships as an example. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot wants to go. Likewise,...
Oct 18, 2011 | Faith
Not many of you should become teachers, my fellow believers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. We all stumble in many ways. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check. James 3:1-2 I...
Oct 17, 2011 | Faith
What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save them? Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,” but...
Oct 15, 2011 | Faith
I’m clicking away at what feels like the same old story. Trying to get ready for tomorrow. Blessings Through Raindrops…that’s the theme, and why have I struggled so?????? Honestly, I know the answer. Deep inside, I know what’s gnawing at...