When we tell people we are Christians or we regularly attend church or even if we just consider that we are a Christian, there are certain behaviors that we should avoid, right? Want to begin this study with the first verse of chapter 1? Follow this link. This is what James addresses in this last …
Choose Joy; Happiness is Temporary
Imagine that you’ve been dragged away from your country and forced to work as a slave in a foreign land. As you and your group is returning home it was like the last years were just a dream. Your God has called you home. There is much laughter and joyful singing as you recall all …
Day 6 in the Book of James: Listening and Doing
If you are just starting this study, go here to the first day. Let’s start by taking a look at the scripture for today: 19 My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, 20 for man’s anger does not bring about the …
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Day 5 of the Study of James-Temptation
13 When tempted, no one should say, ”God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; 14 but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed. 15 Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when …
More of James Today
Really digging into the Bible requires time spent to read and reread the scripture, looking for a little nugget that might unlock the mysteries within. God reveals mysteries to us. Before you begin to study, pray that God will open you up to His Word, and open up His Word to you. You can even …
Day 3 Of the Study of James
If you want to view this study from the beginning, go here. Today, we pick up in verse 9: 9 The brother in humble circumstances ought to take pride in his high position. 10 But the one who is rich should take pride in his low position, because he will pass away like a wild …
Day 2 Of Our Study of James
Yesterday we looked at verses 1 and 2. Today, I’d like to look at verses 5-8. Click here to look at yesterday’s blog. 5 If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. 6 But when he asks, he …
Going Deeper Into the Study of the Book of James.
Just as I was getting back into writing again, COVID hit. It took me out for several days, but I’m feeling so much better now! I want to continue in my study of the Bible. The last couple of years, I’ve read through the entire Bible each year. One year reading an Old Testament, New …
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Going Deeper: Taking Care Of Our Souls
When we’re teetering on the edge, facing the abyss of deep darkness, it’s a scary place. We might be tempted to take to the safety of familiarity. To understand this we need to go deeper. Our sermon this Sunday was about the soul. The soul is referenced in the KJV 432 times in 42 different …
Listen and See What God has for You Today
I’ve taken some time off from writing on this blog because I just needed a break from pouring out to replenish my soul a bit. I’ve still been at church leading worship every Sunday. We’ve had a few guest speakers recently and they did a great job, I just needed my focus to be elsewhere. …
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