War, politics, lies, betrayal, the murdering of innocents, our young men and women in uniform dying on a battle field via men of power; takeovers of nations, riots and lawlessness, sin abounding, the church asleep or complacent for the most part; the gospel diluted, and do we even notice? Through all that is going on … Continue reading For Our Nation
If The Lord is Willing
James 4:13-17 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) 13Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business, and make a profit.” 14You do not even know what will happen tomorrow! What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little … Continue reading If The Lord is Willing
Submit Yourselves to God
James 4:7-10 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “7Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. 9Grieve, mourn, and weep. Turn your laughter to mourning, and your joy to … Continue reading Submit Yourselves to God
King James Only 2
FYI: I am not a King James Version only person. I was raised on the KJV Bible, but I had a very hard time understanding it. For I had/have reading comprehension issues, and the KJV is not in my language, not in 21st century American English. I was in my early 20s when I was … Continue reading King James Only 2
Who is Wise and Understanding?
James 3:13-18 BSB “13Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. 14But if you harbor bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast in it or deny the truth. 15Such wisdom does not come from … Continue reading Who is Wise and Understanding?
What Good Is It?
James 2:14-19 BSB 14What good is it, my brothers, if someone claims to have faith, but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? 15Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. 16If one of you tells him, “Go in peace; stay warm and well fed,” but does not provide for his … Continue reading What Good Is It?
Doers and Not Hearers Only
James 1:19-25 BSB “19My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, 20for man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires. 21Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and every expression of evil, and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can … Continue reading Doers and Not Hearers Only
The Double-Minded Person
James 1:5-8 BSB “5Now 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. 6But he must ask in faith, without doubting, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. 7That … Continue reading The Double-Minded Person
The Silencing and Removal of Corrupt Pastors/Teachers
Hebrews 12:25-27 BSB 25See to it that you do not refuse Him who speaks. For if the people did not escape when they refused Him who warned them on earth, how much less will we escape if we reject Him who warns us from heaven? 26At that time His voice shook the earth, but now … Continue reading The Silencing and Removal of Corrupt Pastors/Teachers
In Your Struggle Against Sin
Hebrews 12:4-11 BSB “4In your struggle against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood. 5And you have forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “’My son, do not take lightly the discipline of the Lord,and do not lose heart when He rebukes you.6For the Lord disciplines the one … Continue reading In Your Struggle Against Sin
Run With Endurance
Hebrews 12:1-3 BSB “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us. 2Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who … Continue reading Run With Endurance
Run With It 