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
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
Keep Persevering
By Faith Moses Hebrews 11:23-29 BSB “23By faith Moses’ parents hid him for three months after his birth, because they saw that he was a beautiful child, and they were unafraid of the king’s edict. “24By faith Moses, when he was grown, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. 25He chose to suffer … Continue reading Keep Persevering
What Faith Looks Like
By Faith I am presently reading in Hebrews 11, the whole chapter. This chapter of Hebrews is commonly referred to as the Faith Chapter of the Bible because it details for us many of the people of faith of long ago. And for most of them, it was about what they did by faith in … Continue reading What Faith Looks Like
Throwing Away Your Confidence
Hebrews 10:32-34 BSB “32Remember the early days that you were in the light. In those days, you endured a great conflict in the face of suffering. 33Sometimes you were publicly exposed to ridicule and persecution; at other times you were partners with those who were so treated. 34You sympathized with those in prison and joyfully … Continue reading Throwing Away Your Confidence
Run With It 