Category Archives: James

Heart Check

[reprinted from September 5, 2012] The rich and poor have this in common: The Lord made them both. Proverbs 22:2 (NLT) My dear brothers and sisters, how can you claim to have faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ if … Continue reading

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Giving Thanks

I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart and tell about the wonders you have worked. 2 God Most High, I will rejoice; I will celebrate and sing because of you. 3 When my enemies face you, they run … Continue reading

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Such a Prayer

[reprinted from September 20, 2011] Are any of you suffering hardships? You should pray. Are any of you happy? You should sing praises. Are any of you sick? You should call for the elders of the church to come and … Continue reading

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The Majesty and Glory of GOD’S Name

Then the Lord said to Moses,“Tell Aaron and his sons to bless the people of Israel with this special blessing: May the Lord bless you and protect you. May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. May … Continue reading

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Such a Prayer

Are any of you suffering hardships? You should pray. Are any of you happy? You should sing praises. Are any of you sick? You should call for the elders of the church to come and pray over you, anointing you … Continue reading

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Harmony

Do you know where your fights and arguments come from? They come from the selfish desires that war within you. You want things, but you do not have them. So you are ready to kill and are jealous of other … Continue reading

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Identity Crisis

Later, Joseph from Arimathea asked Pilate if he could take the body of Jesus. (Joseph was a secret follower of Jesus, because he was afraid of some of the leaders.) Pilate gave his permission, so Joseph came and took Jesus’ … Continue reading

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Heart Check

The rich and poor have this in common: The Lord made them both.      Proverbs 22:2 (NLT) My dear brothers and sisters, how can you claim to have faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ if you favor some … Continue reading

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Facebook and My Tongue

People can tame every kind of wild animal, bird, reptile, and fish, and they have tamed them, but no one can tame the tongue. It is wild and evil and full of deadly poison. We use our tongues to praise … Continue reading

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Unequally Yoked

[reprinted from July 2, 2010] Don’t be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? Or what fellowship has light with darkness? What agreement has Christ with Belial? Or what portion has a believer with an unbeliever? … Continue reading

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