Man’s Infatuations

He’s bent on destruction,No thought to his ways,Man’s infatuationsAre causing delays. No mind for the future,Thinks only of self,And that’s because He hasPut God on the shelf. His pride is his necklace,Thinks God does not knowHe’s speaking with malice,Then puts on a show. His heart is so hardenedTo all that’s of God,He’s good at performance,But … Continue reading Man’s Infatuations

Works of God in Progress

“Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness. For we all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle his whole body. If we put bits … Continue reading Works of God in Progress

Genuine Faith Results in Works

“What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, and one of you says to them, ‘Go in peace, be warmed and filled,’ without giving them the things needed … Continue reading Genuine Faith Results in Works

If Anyone Thinks He is Religious

“If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person's religion is worthless. Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.” (James 1:26-27 ESV) There are a … Continue reading If Anyone Thinks He is Religious

Dead Men, Dry Bones

Dead men, dry bones,Wickedness fully formed.Hearers not, doers nay,So they all go out and play. Lie now, lie then,Truth not tell then to then.Whispers here, whispers there,Never once do say a prayer. “Turn now this way,Turnabout is fair play.”Jekyll-Hyde, double mind,Who is who is hard to find. Trust not. Wisdom.Learn from past. Get the hint.Don’t … Continue reading Dead Men, Dry Bones

Be Doers, Not Hearers Only

“Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God. Therefore put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. “But be doers … Continue reading Be Doers, Not Hearers Only

Do You Blame God?

“Let no one say when he is tempted, ‘I am being tempted by God,’ for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one. But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin when … Continue reading Do You Blame God?

He is a Double-Minded Man

“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. For that person … Continue reading He is a Double-Minded Man

Life Has Its Trials

Life has its trials, sometimes they are many,And sometimes it feels as some folks not got any.We never do know, though, what others go through,For we don’t live with them, don’t know what they do. But many are those filled with heartaches galore,While so many others their pain they ignore.So many weep silently now on … Continue reading Life Has Its Trials

Remaining Steadfast Under Trial

“James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes in the Dispersion: Greetings. “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect … Continue reading Remaining Steadfast Under Trial