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Continue reading →: Missions Begins at HomeHe said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria,…
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Continue reading →: What are You Reading?As I sit down to write, I can almost hear my younger brother’s familiar question: “What are you reading?” If you know me, you know I have a stack of book recommendations just waiting to be shared! Reading isn’t just a pastime; it’s a way to expand our minds and…
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Continue reading →: What Would James Tell Me? – The Letter of James, Part SevenMy family is well aware that I’ve never been a flying-by-my-seat kind of woman. Surprises are awkward! Running behind leaves me frazzled beyond words. I value schedules and respect deadlines, which brings about working ahead and early arrivals. Confession: I’m a planner, keeping both paper and digital calendars to a…
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Continue reading →: A Difficult Spiritual Discipline – The Letter of James, Part SixIn previous posts for this series, we’ve considered variables that serve as evidence of the Christian faith. The Word of God tells us the marks of a true Christian, including love, repentance, humility, growth, and desire for obedience. As we move forward in the letter of James, readers are reminded…
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Continue reading →: Visible FaithSometimes, Hollywood celebrities promote acts of kindness, giving the impression that they are doing their part to improve the world. However, their good deeds should not be taken as proof of their excellent character; they may do it to feel better about themselves. While it is true that acts of…
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Continue reading →: Counterfeit Christianity – The Letter of James, Part FourI live in the South, where we are quick to affirm our faith in the lyrics of our music, in wearing gimmicky T-shirts, and by drinking from coffee mugs with catchy Christian slogans. Our day-to-day Bible belt conversations are laced with Christianese, but do we actually stop to examine whether…
Debbie Swindell is devoted to discipling and mentoring women in her community, the local church, and through her home-based ministry. With a deep passion to help them know God’s Word, she guides them to study it with understanding, and live it faithfully, especially in life’s hardest seasons. Debbie is the author of Mornings With an Everyday Theologian and The Freedom Series. She writes from her home in the Arkansas River valley.
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