by sdbarnard | Jan 14, 2022 | Featured |
The rich and the poor (James 1:9-11) In James’ letter to the twelve tribes in the Dispersion, he instructs them how to view trials of various kinds. They are to count it all joy because the trials are not without purpose. The testing of one’s faith produces...
by sdbarnard | Nov 5, 2021 | Featured |
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...
by sdbarnard | Oct 1, 2021 | Featured |
Ask the giving God (James 1:5) 5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. (Jas. 1:5 ESV) James ended verse 4 with a word on lacking nothing and then picks up in verse 5 with a word...
by sdbarnard | Mar 4, 2021 | Featured |
The Joy of Trials Have you ever faced a trial? Have you ever endured suffering? Have you ever dealt with difficulty in your life? Of course, you have. We all have. Life in a fallen world is hard. It is difficult and it often hurts. Thankfully, those who trust in the...
by sdbarnard | Sep 4, 2020 | Featured |
What am I wanting? (Psalm 37:1-4 & James 1:13-15) 28 The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things. (Prov. 15:28 ESV) The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer The righteous consider how to answer....
