What did James write as the opening chapter of God's New Covenant people? Simply this, a clear and simple way of life that reflects a maturing walk of faith . As Christ was received by faith, so the way of life flowing from His presence in a...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
FATHERS HAVE A BIG CHALLENGE. One of the questions I often ask men who have raised children is, "Would you do it any differently?" I listen carefully and try to learn from those ahead of me in their earthly pilgrimages. Do you know what? The...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Fathers of the Word will be like Noah who led his family . Turn to Heb. 11:7, the inspired writer condenses Gen. 6-9 into one verse. Noah stood alone against the world. Noah led because he Believed God 'by faith' Noah listened to God when no one...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
One of the biggest struggles in life is being a dad. Have you ever thought about how to qualify as a dad? There is no training, no courses required. No license or degree, it just happens. And off you go on the hardest job in life. We know...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Amazingly every one of the 27 references to fathers in Proverbs is POSITIVE! And, when we get to the New Testament the pattern continues. A model dad is Joseph. Everything we see him do is right on. If you are a dad, follow his lead. If you...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
God is very interested in your beauty. Are you Beautiful to God! Read these verses: 1. Beauty was required in those who were regulars in God's presence! Exodus 28:2 'And you shall make holy garments for Aaron your brother, for glory and for...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
How did Mary cultivate godliness? She discovered the ten secrets for eternal beauty ! First Mary would have applied herself to avoid the portrait of the Foolish Woman in Proverbs and to emulate the godly woman's portrait:Mary was beautiful...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
James presents to us unvarnished Pioneer or Classic Christianity. He is right to the point. In his short letter of 108 verses there are no less than 50 commands. Last week we met James, he is one of four men named James in the New Testament....[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Want to grow in your spiritual life? James takes us to the heart of the life we are to live in Christ.Someone has said that the book of James is very similar to a recipe for Christian Maturity. 1. First preheat the oven (trials). 2. In a bowl put...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Join me in a live baptismal service and listen to these reflections on James 4:5. The Holy Spirit Jealously Desires for Us to: Identify with Christ = IDENTIFICATION; Yield to Christ = CONSECRATION; and Follow Christ = DEDICATION
