Now after six days Jesus took Peter, James and John his brother, led them up on a high mountain by themselves; Matthew 17:1 Being alone is something that most people do not really like to have occur. People like to have others around to share life with. Couples, who really love each other, love to... Continue Reading →
James 5:8-9 Be Patient And Don’t Grumble
"You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord's coming is near. Don't grumble against one another, brothers and sisters, or you will be judged. The Judge is standing at the door!" James 5:8-9 James had just given the example of a farmer in how he must patiently wait for the rains to come... Continue Reading →
James 4:15 Planning Ahead
"Instead, you ought to say, 'If it is the Lord's will, we will live and do this or that'." James 4:15 When a person is in high school he is often told to start planning what he wants to do after school. He is to determine what college (if any) he will go to, what... Continue Reading →
James 4:3 What Is Your Reason?
"When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures." James 4:3 James is now talking about wanting things. He had just stated that the desire for things is what causes a lot of fight between people. Then he states that a... Continue Reading →
James 3:13 How To Show You Are Wise And Understanding
"Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom." James 3:13 Wisdom and understanding go together. A wise person knows the truth, the rules, and the situation and, then, knows how to apply all of those things correctly in... Continue Reading →