Pure Religion

Pure Religion

James 1:27 “Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.” These words: “pure…undefiled…unstained…” reveal what true religion and faith look...
Daily Training

Daily Training

James 1:26 “If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless.” I have a friend whose wife and daughter train calves. Part of that training involves teaching their calves to...
The Doer Who Acts

The Doer Who Acts

James 1:22-25 “But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks intently at his natural face in a mirror. For he looks at himself and goes away and at once...
The Cycle

The Cycle

Here is the pattern for our walk with Jesus. To put away sin and receive salvation from Jesus. “Therefore put away…” My part in this. But God does not ask me to do it alone. He enables me to put away sin out of my life on a daily basis. God never asks us to do...
Know What?

Know What?

James 1:19-20 “Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God.” “Know this,” This is important! Know this! This is so applicable today. Our...
Gifts

Gifts

“Every good gift and every perfect gift…” Gifts. Wonderful gifts. Pouring down on us from the Father. No ugly sweaters or fruitcakes. Only good and perfect gifts thoughtfully and lovingly designed especially for and uniquely for each of us individually from God. God...