James 1:5-8 NIV “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the … Continue reading Don’t Blame God
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Though I’m Worn
Psalm 119:113-114 ESV “I hate the double-minded, but I love your law. You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in your word.” A person who is double-minded is a person who wavers or who vacillates in his mind between two opinions or two beliefs. He is often marked by hypocrisy, pretending one … Continue reading Though I’m Worn
Ask in Faith
James 1:5-8 ESV “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. … Continue reading Ask in Faith
So Many Lies
Not everyone who claims to have faith in Jesus Christ truly has faith. Not everyone who professes to be following Jesus Christ with his life truly is following Jesus Christ. Not everyone who makes promises keeps them. Not everyone who swears he or she is telling the truth really is telling the truth. Not everyone … Continue reading So Many Lies
A Dichotomy
Various Trials James 1:2-4 NASB Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. Jesus Christ, “for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising … Continue reading A Dichotomy
Jekyll and Hyde
Are you consistent in character? Are you the same, no matter who you are with? Or, where you are at the moment? Or, whether people are watching you or they aren’t? Or, without regard to your circumstances? Or, are you one person out in public and another in private, or when at home? One person … Continue reading Jekyll and Hyde
Put to The Test
Monday, May 15, 2017, 7:33 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Total Praise.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read James 1 (Select vv. ESV). Joy (vv. 2-4) Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your … Continue reading Put to The Test
Ever Trusting, Resting
Friday, February 17, 2017, 11:46 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Jesus, I am Resting, Resting.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read James 1 (ESV). Various Trials (vv. 1-4, 12) James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes in the Dispersion: … Continue reading Ever Trusting, Resting