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How to ask the giving God (James 1:6-8)
Last month we considered James 1:5 and that James commands believers to ask God for wisdom if it is lacking. This month, I would like to pick up where we left off last month (see Ask the giving God) and consider what James teaches in James 1:6-8. After telling...
Knowledge: Head vs Heart?
Beloved, Is is biblical to speak of head knowledge versus heart knowledge? In counseling, the above phrase is heard often. A counselee will express the notion that they know what the Bible commands in their "head," but haven't been able to force the 18 inch journey...
Without Faith it is Impossible to Please God
These words are found in Hebrews 11:6. The entire verse reads, And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. (ESV) Earlier in the same chapter the writer of...
Reward of Peace
Isaiah 26:3 You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. Isaiah gives us a great reminder… When we trust God (His goodness, His greatness, His wisdom), He will be the biggest reality in the room—our hearts/souls/minds...
A Powerful Paradigm in the Pursuit of JOY
Beloved, We are in the business of helping people please God in all of life--especially in the storms of life. In the midst of crisis one resorts to patterns and habits. I will never forget training over and again for free-fall. The goal was that when one jumped...