James 3:6 And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity; so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell. Everyone loves a story. One of my favorites is ...
Read More »Thanks, But No Thanks–When I Want My Way, Not God’s
My daughter missed the bus this morning. It happens. She is 10 years old and just not a morning person. We really didn’t do anything differently. I am a stickler for the usual with her “ wake up” routine. This morning, poor baby, was just moving slower than a little ...
Read More »Why Criticizing Others is Harmful
Criticism can be defined as dwelling on the perceived faults of another person with no view to their good. “But why do you judge your brother? Or why do you show contempt for your brother? For we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ. For it is written: ...
Read More »The One Who Keeps Us
“ … for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day” (2 Timothy 1:12b) Do you ever grow weary in your faith-walk? Or do you ever fear your faith is just not enough? This ...
Read More »Your Tongue is a Deadly Weapon
The book of James talks about how man has used his tongue to tame wild beasts and influence nations. He has taken over the world with his words, killed thousands, but also saved thousands. Though we have been able to tame just about every creature on earth, taming the tongue ...
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