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 One of You Should Wander
James 5:19-20 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “19My brothers, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring him back, 20consider this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will save his soul from death and cover over a multitude of sins.” Christian, if one of you In context, … Continue reading If One of You Should Wander
The Prayer of Faith
James 5:13-18 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “13Is any one of you suffering? He should pray. Is anyone cheerful? He should sing praises. 14Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. 15And the prayer offered … Continue reading The Prayer of Faith
Rest in The Lord
James 5:7-11 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “7Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer awaits the precious fruit of the soil—how patient he is for the fall and spring rains. 8You, too, be patient and strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near. 9Do not complain about one another, brothers, … Continue reading Rest in The Lord
What’s Important?
Christian brother, where are you?Christian sister, and you, too.What’s important? Do you know?Does it matter? Does it show? Your intentions, what are they?Read your Bible, kneel and pray?Have devotions here and there?Share the gospel anywhere? Some of you are quite sincere,Follow Jesus, have Him near.Hearts are given o’er to Christ.Now to sin NOT are enticed. … Continue reading What’s Important?
The Right Thing to Do
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 The Right Thing to Do
Draw Near 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 Draw Near to God
The Pain So Deep
The pain inside you Are you hurting deep inside,The pain so deep, and so you hideFrom others what is hurting you,Perhaps, because their love not true? You’ve been down this road beforeOf trusting others with your sore,And then to have them turn their backs,Since love for you they surely lack. Trusting others, it is hard,When … Continue reading The Pain So Deep
The Wisdom From Above
James 3:13-18 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “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 … Continue reading The Wisdom From Above
It Was to Save Lives
Genesis 37,39-45 Summary Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac was the father of Jacob, and Jacob was the father of Joseph. And Joseph had 11 brothers. But Jacob favored Joseph, and Joseph told his dreams to his brothers, and his brothers hated him on both accounts. For he was the favored son of their … Continue reading It Was to Save Lives
Your Desire is My Desire
Your desire is my desire.You have set my heart on fire.Your love leads me, follow You,Faithful be, my witness true. Give all of I have to You,Loyalty to You is due.Walk with You throughout the dayAs I bow my heart and pray. Need Your grace to give me powerTo walk with You in this hour.Troubles … Continue reading Your Desire is My Desire
