Posts with the tag “the-book-of-james”

When James uses the imagery of a horse to describe how we should also control our words, he is giving a clear picture of what submission to God might look like for us. Self-control is one of the fruits of the Spirit.  Read More

If someone asked you what you believe about Jesus, the Bible, the Trinity, the Resurrection or any other doctrine of the church, would you be able to answer them in an articulate way? Have you spent time studying the answers to the biggest questions of life?  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

“So speak and so do as those who will be judged by the law of liberty. For judgement is without mercy to the one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.”  Read More

“Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world.”  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

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

There are some trials coming your way. But instead of dreading them and giving up when they arrive; embrace them with JOY.  Read More