John 8:11 Jesus was teaching in the temple when the scribes and Pharisees threw a woman they had caught in the act of adultery at His feet. Expecting the punishment of death, the crowd waited for Jesus to give His pronouncement. But instead of declaring the women guilty, Jesus did the unthinkable. He forgave her… Continue reading January 18th – John 8:11
Tag: James
October 31st – James 1:12
James 1:12 God’s Promise - "I promise a crown of life to all who love Me despite their trials." No one is exempt from the trials of life. And although painful, James tells there is much to be gained from weathering the storm. For as a Roman philosopher once said, “A gem cannot be polished… Continue reading October 31st – James 1:12
A Fig Tree Can’t Produce Olives – James 3
James 3 When we think of sins that grieve God, at the top of the list usually aren’t the wrong doings we commit with our tongue. After all, how much harm is there in sharing a bit of gossip or exaggerating a little here and there. And doesn’t everyone from time to time say things… Continue reading A Fig Tree Can’t Produce Olives – James 3
September 25th -1 John 5:14-15
1 John 5:14-15 We as Christians are in a battle for our very souls. The apostle Paul tells us in Ephesians 6:12 that there is a great spiritual war waging around us even as we speak. As such, we are commanded to be courageous warriors in God’s army. Soldiers armed against the Enemy’s attacks, and at the… Continue reading September 25th -1 John 5:14-15
August 25th – 1 Timothy 2:1
1 Timothy 2:1 When someone we love hurts, our first instinct is to want to jump into action and fix the problem. Because their pain is our pain. And our world won’t be right again until theirs is. But what about those times when we can’t make things better? What do we do then? We… Continue reading August 25th – 1 Timothy 2:1
Focused On His Goodness – James 1
When each day brings with it new stories of violence, atrocities, and horrors, it’s getting harder to find the good in the world. I often find myself crying out, “Why God? Why did you allow this to happen?” During the time of James, the scattered Jewish Christians shared these same feelings. Tired of the injustice,… Continue reading Focused On His Goodness – James 1
July 1st – James 1:1-2
James 1:1-2 I’m a morning person. I love the freshness of each new day and the promise it holds. That being said, I learned long ago that nothing sucks the joy out of the morning quicker than waking up and immediately turning on the television, or getting on the internet. Filled with stories of disasters,… Continue reading July 1st – James 1:1-2
March 26th – James 1:6
James 1:6 We all face times of trial and tribulation. And God allows these times into our lives to strengthen both our faith, and obedience. Struggles also remind us how impossible it is to navigate life on our own. But thankfully, we never have to face anything alone. That’s why James tells us to pray… Continue reading March 26th – James 1:6
march 17th – James 1:5-6
James 1:5-6 There are many who have knowledge but do they have wisdom? And what's the difference? Knowledge is information gained through experience, reasoning, or acquaintance. Wisdom is the ability to discern or judge what is true, right, or lasting. Knowledge can exist without wisdom, but not the other way around. One can be knowledgeable without… Continue reading march 17th – James 1:5-6
March 13th – Matthew 18:19
Matthew 18:19 I once read it said as prayer warriors we must remember that no matter how hopeless a situation may appear to us, God gives us power in prayer to do something about it. Especially when Christians come together to pray as one. We know that the prayer of one righteous person can accomplish… Continue reading March 13th – Matthew 18:19
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