“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
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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
God is Able to Keep You From Stumbling
“And this is the judgment: the light has come into the world, and people loved the darkness rather than the light because their works were evil. For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his works should be exposed. But whoever does what is true comes … Continue reading God is Able to Keep You From Stumbling
Following Their Own Ungodly Passions
“But you must remember, beloved, the predictions of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ. They said to you, ‘In the last time there will be scoffers, following their own ungodly passions.’ It is these who cause divisions, worldly people, devoid of the Spirit. But you, beloved, building yourselves up in your most holy faith … Continue reading Following Their Own Ungodly Passions
When Things Get Crazy
Do you ever feel so deeplyThat words cannot express it?Like the feeling of a symphony,But your fingers just don’t get it? You know the passion deep in heart,As the tears stream from your eyes,But words cannot quite capture it,For the pain, not realize. You search within for words to say,But they can’t get to your … Continue reading When Things Get Crazy
Run With It 