Faith, Family and Food
Today, we delve into the very last passage in James, thereby concluding our study through this book. It has been a wonderful time of deeper learning, and to do it with all of you who have joined me on this has only added to the whole process. As I studied this book, it has sometimes... Continue Reading →
We embark on the last chapter in the book of James, we will be delving into verses 1-12. This chapter begins with James giving a warning to rich oppressors. He does not attack them for just being rich but talks about what sin does to them and how they use their riches and position to... Continue Reading →
James 4:13-17 “Now listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.” Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. Instead, you ought... Continue Reading →
God is love. He loves us in our good moments and not so good ones too. In the latest passage in James, we looked at what it means to pursue friendship with the world (Constant draw of worldliness) and how that causes us to be hostile towards God. When we falter, what does God call... Continue Reading →
To ponder on our intentions, lead to a deeper reflection of our pursuit and submission to God. Last week we looked at Desires that battle within us and when not under submission to God, those very desires can lead us into conflict with one another. Today, we look at James 4:4-5 and how pursuit of... Continue Reading →
Today we delve into James 4:1-3. James writes about submitting to God and he begins with our wants. Each one of us have desires that can be used by the enemy as a snare to seek our own will and glory, causing us to step out of obedience to God. James causes us to reflect... Continue Reading →
Photo credit: https://www.independent.co.uk/ Today we delve into James 3:13-18 where James juxtaposes wisdom from above and wisdom of this world. The quality of being wise is defined as having knowledge, good judgement and having experience. 1 Cor 3:19 says “For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight.” Meaning that worldly wisdom does... Continue Reading →
So far through the first chapter of James, through verses 1-8, we have looked at finding Joy in trials and seeking God for wisdom to navigate those trials with a perspective that glorifies Him and grows us. Today we look at verses 9-18, James talks about the realities of our situation in this world, the... Continue Reading →
Today I breakdown Hebrews 13:15. This verse encourages us to praise God continually. Through scripture especially the Psalms we see verses that calls for us to praise the Lord through all circumstances. Psalm 113:3 “From the rising of the sun to its setting. The name of the Lord is to be praised.” Psalm 34:1 “I... Continue Reading →
I share with you all a snippet of my faith journey this past couple of weeks. I have been seeking the Lord to lead me to a book of the Bible to study next. Regarding my Bible reading plan for the year, it consists of both structure and a lack of it too. And by... Continue Reading →
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