Tag Archives: James

I was asked the question, does the Lord give us trials that we cannot handle?

Posted on 18/06/2020 by

Shortly after the question had been put forth, George Floy was murdered; a new, riotous, political, protest group was formed and began to rampage across the nation; and not just protests, but rioting, and looting broke out. I don’t care … Continue reading →

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A warning against worldliness. James 4:1-13.

Posted on 18/06/2020 by

We ended James chapter three with an admonition to walk in wisdom instead of letting our tongues destroy us, and those around us. This wisdom, as James states, is from above and looks like this when it shows up: it … Continue reading →

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When desire has conceived. James 1:15-27

Posted on 08/05/2020 by

I ended the last post on the book of James with this: Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, and He Himself does not tempt anyone. … Continue reading →

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If any of you lack faith. James 1:5-14.

Posted on 02/05/2020 by

When we last talked about James, we ended on this note. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will … Continue reading →

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What is balance in a Christian life?

Posted on 22/02/2012 by

This originated as a response to a blog I read, but don’t get me wrong, I agreed with the brother. Balance; the Christian life is one that should be lived in balance. I suspect that most think balance means living … Continue reading →

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This will help me understand? (Said with an accent)

Posted on 08/01/2012 by

I had asked a Jehovah Witness friend from work some questions about end times, because I wanted to get his take on it. He threw out his answer and then said, you should read this. It happened to be this … Continue reading →

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