Psalm 27 We've all heard it said that patience, (waiting without complaint), is a virtue. And the apostle Paul lists patience among the fruits of the Spirit. (Gal. 5:22-23) Unfortunately, for me patience has always been a struggle and waiting is definitely not one of my strengths. In times of trial when I'm hurting and in… Continue reading Waiting For The Lord – Psalm 27
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June 12th – James 5:7
James 5:7 I love having a garden. Whether it be flowers or vegetables, there’s nothing better than the satisfaction of a good crop. And although I’d love to instantly see the results of my time, attention, and work, I have to have patience. Yet having patience isn’t easy, especially in a world that covets instant… Continue reading June 12th – James 5:7
May 31st – Exodus 33:14
Exodus 33:14 Even though the Israelites were God’s chosen people, they continually sinned against Him. And constantly Moses interceded on their behalf. God is always looking for sincere, devout individuals to pray for their country. For as James 5:26 declares, “The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and wonderful results.” Our nation… Continue reading May 31st – Exodus 33:14
May 26th – James 2:5
James 2:5 The world in which we live values celebrity and wealth above all else. And those with are treated much different than those without. But in actuality, if we have faith and a heart for Christ, we are the richest of all. God isn’t impressed by the riches we possess or our status in society.… Continue reading May 26th – James 2:5
May 25th – James 1:22
James 1:22 The Bible is more than just a good book to read from time to time. The Bible is the inerrant Word of God. And as such, we need to be not just readers or hearers, but doers of God’s Word. The Bible is our handbook for life. It shows us how to live,… Continue reading May 25th – James 1:22
May 20th – -James 4:8
James 4:8 The Bible makes clear that once we receive Jesus as our Savior, our salvation is secure. And although nothing can separate us from His love, sin breaks our precious fellowship with God. A fellowship that remains broken until we come before the Lord with confession and repentance. When we come to God with… Continue reading May 20th – -James 4:8
Friends With The World – James 4
James 4 After Stephen was martyred in Jerusalem, the Jewish Christians were persecuted, driven from the city, and scattered throughout the land. They were unwelcome in their new communities, and faced great pressure to fit in with those around them. These Jews felt the pull of drifting back into their old ways. They tried to… Continue reading Friends With The World – James 4
Friends With The World – (James 4)
James 4 The Bible tells us that the Christian walk is made up of two paths. Daily we must make the choice of either following the path of godly living which leads to life, or the path of the world which leads to death. For as James reminds us, we can’t walk with God and… Continue reading Friends With The World – (James 4)
Israel’s Jealousy – (Acts 22)
Acts 22 At the end of the previous chapter, the angry mob attempts to beat Paul to death. They falsely believed he had defiled the holy temple by sneaking in Gentiles. Gentiles were not allowed in the inner courts of the temple, and doing so was a crime punishable by death. Now in chapter 22… Continue reading Israel’s Jealousy – (Acts 22)
November 27th – James 1:2
James 1:2 No one likes a trial, but hardships are a result of living in a fallen world. Yet we can find joy even in the roughest of times when our focus remains on God and not the storms raging around us. How? By remembering that God uses all things for our benefit, both good… Continue reading November 27th – James 1:2
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