Category: James
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You Are Not Missing Out
An ancient lie we sometimes believe is that we are missing out. We fear that God is holding out on us. We think that we deserve more than what we have. We spend significant amounts of money, time, and searching for something more. Somehow we have been duped into thinking that God does not want…
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Poverty and Riches: The Believer’s Posture
The Bible has a lot to say about the dangers of being rich and the pursuit of wealth. It also teaches followers of God to manage their resources well. One writer, James, reminded his audience that the poor person should rejoice in his wealth and that the rich person should delight in his poverty. The…
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Praying in Faith
Prayer arises from a sense of need and belief that outside help is available. Even people who do not believe in a divine being find themselves praying in times of distress. God graciously included prayer in his design of humans. The desire to pray can be considered an act of revelation. In Acts 17:27 Paul…
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Joy in Trials
I recently shared a post entitled, “When Life Changes Suddenly” about my experience of an unexpected medical condition. There I informed you that I was reading through the epistle of James. I’ve decided to write a few posts containing my reflections on select passages. In this post, I will reflect on the distinctly Judeo-Christian concept…
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When Life Changes Suddenly
Sometimes life changes suddenly. A challenge or crisis can change everything in a moment. Our response is more important than the trial.
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