Brothers, as an example of patience in the face of suffering, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. As you know, we consider blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have … Continue reading
Don’t grumble against each other, brothers, or you will be judged. The Judge is standing at the door! (James 5:9) If God judges me as I judge others… I am doomed. I don’t wanna be doomed. So… perhaps a new … Continue reading
Be patient then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop and how patient he is for the autumn and spring rains. You, too, be patient and stand firm, because … Continue reading
Now listen, you rich people, weep and wail because of the misery that is coming upon you. Your wealth has rotted, and moths have eaten your clothes. Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and … Continue reading
Anyone, then, who knows the good he ought to do and doesn’t do it, sins (James 4:17). There are sins of commission…and sins of omission. Once upon a time, I had three friends. I’ll call them Susan and Sally and … Continue reading
Now listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this of that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.” Why, you don’t even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You … Continue reading
If any man be in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away, behold, all things have become new! (2 Corinthians 5:17) New day New year New you We serve a God of second chances and new … Continue reading
One thing I ask of the Lord; this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to seek him … Continue reading
Now listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this of that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.” Why, you don’t even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You … Continue reading
There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the one who is able to save and destroy. But you–who are you to judge your neighbor? (James 4:12) This is another one of those passages that serves as a mirror of my … Continue reading