Posts with the tag “faith”

This Easter message dives deep into the heart of our faith - the resurrection of Jesus Christ. We explore John 20, which recounts the discovery of the empty tomb and Jesus' appearances to his disciples. The central theme revolves around the importance of evidence in our faith journey. We're reminded that God doesn't expect blind faith, but rather invites us to examine the evidence and build our belief on a solid foundation. The story of 'Doubting Thomas' takes center stage, challenging us to reconsider our perception of doubt. Instead of condemning Thomas, we see Jesus compassionately providing the evidence he sought. This narrative encourages us to bring our questions and doubts to God, knowing He welcomes our desire for understanding. The message also highlights the transformative power of encountering the risen Christ, urging us to consider how we respond to the evidence of His resurrection in our own lives.  Read More

When James tells us that the “effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” He is not describing some superhuman person who is above the rest of us. He says as much in verse seventeen. “Elijah was a man with a nature like ours…” He was just like you and me. But he prayed earnestly and God did some amazing things through his prayers!  Read More

True faith always does something in us that turns outward and becomes manifested in our actions. It becomes the evidence of something unseen. James calls it “works.”  Read More

How many times have you been in a situation where you should have listened but instead spoke to quickly? ames draws a direct line from the “implanted word” to the bridleing of the tongue.  Read More

The truth is really simple. We don’t need to be confused as to what God is up to. We know that He is up to something good, even when we don’t always see it clearly at the moment of crisis.  Read More

One of the toughest things to overcome in this life is the constant barrage of temptations that comes our way. Particularly on day four of a fast you might be feeling tempted to give in and to indulge your flesh! But James tells us that a person who endures temptation is “blessed.”  Read More

As we continue our time of prayer and fasting let us throw ourselves on the mercies of a God who not only wants to bless us, but will bless us. Let us align ourselves under His authority and surrender our lives to him fully.  Read More