Tempted by Flesh

Tempted by Flesh

James 1:13-15 “Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God,” for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one. But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. Then desire when it has...
Remaining Steadfast

Remaining Steadfast

“Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial,” A recurring theme (CR. V.2-4). Suffering and trials are to be expected and even embraced. Through them we develop character and strength. Through them we get to see God’s grace empowering us. We are...
Exaltation

Exaltation

James 1:9-11 “Let the lowly brother boast in his exaltation, and the rich in his humiliation, because like a flower of the grass he will pass away. For the sun rises with its scorching heat and withers the grass; its flower falls, and its beauty perishes. So...
Doubting

Doubting

James 1:6-8 “But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. For that person must not suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded mand, unstable in...
Wisdom

Wisdom

James 1:5 “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reporach, and it will be given him.” Where do I go for wisdom? Where is the first place I go? What is my default? Is it Google? Social Media? YouTube? My favorite...
Steadfast

Steadfast

James 1:1-4 “James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the Twelve tribes in the Dispersion: Greetings. Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And...