Aug 17
“Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action and deeds, is dead” James 2:17 (NIV) Living by ‘faith’ is basically living as if God is present. When we take the time, effort or money to help others, we are living out the fact that there is a God and that He will take […]
Aug 16
“But prove yourselves doers of the Word, and not merely hearers who delude themselves” James 1:22 (New American Standard Bible) When I was a young high schooler with a drivers license and an orange ’72 Oldsmobile, I met a really cute young lady that asked me to drive over to her house to visit. This […]
Aug 13
“So get rid of all immoral behavior and all the wicked things you do. Humbly accept the word that God has placed in you. This word can rescue you” James 1:21 (God’s Word Translation) This is one of those easier-said-than-done type verses. All of us seem to have ‘things’ we say or do that we […]
Aug 12
“Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry” James 1:19 (NIV) This is some fantastic, practical advice. God wants use to stop thinking just of ourselves and reacting. We need to learn to ‘listen’. Ask good questions instead of doling out our answers. When we are just waiting our turn […]
Aug 11
“In the morning, O Lord, You hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before You and wait in expectation” Psalm 5:3 (NIV) In the Bible, David was called a man after God’s own heart. He knew God and saw incredible miracles throughout his life. But notice in this verse what David did. […]
Aug 10
“…the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.” James 1:6 (NIV) The context of this passage is about asking God for wisdom or direction. We start out in life having our parents guide us in our decision making; what we’ll have for dinner, when to go […]
Aug 9
“Consider it joyful whenever you encounter trials of any sort or fall into various temptations. Be assured that the trial and proving of your faith bring out endurance and patience” James 1:2-3 (Amplified Bible) Do we view trials, hard times and temptations as OBSTACLES in the way of our happiness. Or are they actually critical […]
Aug 6
“…Open your mouth wide, and I will fill it…” Psalm 81:10 (New Living Translation) Do we have our mouths open wide today? In other words, are we expecting God to fill? Are we ready for Him to satisfy our needs and desires with good things? Think about a baby bird. When they are ready to […]
Aug 5
“Teach them to do everything I have commanded you. And remember that I am always with you until the end of time” Matthew 28:20 (God’s Word Translation) Leading up to these last words of Jesus recorded in the Book of Matthew, He went through a horrible time of torcher, mocking and an ugly crucifixion. They […]
Aug 4
“Stay awake and pray for strength against temptation. The spirit wants to do what is right, but the body is weak” Matthew 26:41 (New Century Version) In Gethsemane the disciples were asked by Jesus to keep watch for an hour while He goes off to pray. I’m sure they were thinking, “no problem, Lord”. After […]