My 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 fault. But when I take... Continue Reading →
In 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 once again that Christians will... Continue Reading →
Sometimes Hollywood celebrities promote acts of kindness, leaving the impression that they are making the world a better place. Their good deeds might lead us to believe these persons are of good character, but we are many times assuming falsely. Truth is, it makes them feel better about themselves. Commonly understood but not often stated,... Continue Reading →
I 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 our professions of faith are... Continue Reading →
We live in a time when faith is marketed, bought, and sold at the low price of listening in a comfortable church building for about an hour per week. Usually, even that participation is optional with the adage that God meets us where we are. Although that might be technically true, it is insufficient when... Continue Reading →
When chatting with friends or family over the phone, we can be doing other things at the same time. But there are other times, when listening carefully is incredibly important. How well do we listen to others? More importantly, how well do well do we listen to God's voice? Listening well is both thoughtful and... Continue Reading →
Anxiety, depression, worry, and doubt -- these are what many of us deal with when trials come our way. In the midst of life's circumstances we have a tendency to forget who God is and who we are in Him. To encourage us to ask God for wisdom in those times, the letter of James... Continue Reading →
It is both good and right that women would take opportunities to study the Bible in community.
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