Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. (James 1:17). He wants good things for you. He has given good things to you. I’m … Continue reading
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…the one who is rich should take pride in his low position, because he will pass away like a wild flower (James 1:10). Who do you think you are? Wealth, power, worldly position—they mean nothing before the cross of Christ. … Continue reading
The brother in humble circumstances ought to take pride in his high position (James 1:9). Who do you think you are? Do you think you’re kind of a nuthinburger, with a dead-end job, an empty bank account, a lonely heart, … Continue reading
But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, driven and tossed about by the wind. That man should not think he will receive anything from the Lord; … Continue reading
If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him (James 1:5). What does wisdom look like? This is a dangerous passage, because many people … Continue reading
Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. (James 1:4). Sticktoitiveness. That’s what my grandma used to call it. James calls it perseverance, a term that works almost as well. It’s that … Continue reading
In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps (Proverbs 16:9). I told you yesterday that writing about trials was dangerous. God has this way of providing object lessons, whether I think I need them … Continue reading
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. (James 1:2-3). Well, this is a dangerous passage. I start talking about the benefits of difficult … Continue reading
…and, beginning to sink, he cried out, “Lord, save me!” Immediately, Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” he said, “why did you doubt?” (Matthew 14: 30-31). Peter was in over his head—literally. He had … Continue reading
But when he saw the wind, he was afraid (Matthew 14:30). Poor Peter. There he was, walking on the water, standing on the waves with the One who made them. It doesn’t get much better than that. And it didn’t. … Continue reading