James

James 1:27 | Meaning of Religion

The Book of James says that true religion is caring for orphans and widows. But what does that mean? What is the meaning of James 1:27 in real terms? In the following post we will dive into what James wanted to communicate […]

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James 1:22 | Be Doers of the Word

What kind of Christians should we be? How do we know that we are the right kind of Christian? The good news is that the Bible gives us all kinds of practical details on what God expects from his children and in […]

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James 1:17 | The Father of Lights

As Christians we rightfully recognize and think of God as Father πατήρ (pater) who is the originator of everything. Father is a foundational understanding of God but James the half brother of Jesus calls God the Father of lights. Light as a […]

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James 1:12 | Crown of Life

The Crown of Life is a promise to Christians at the end when they meet Jesus. In this post today I want to dive into the aspects of this gift and understand what is means in the life of a Christians. This […]

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James 1:9 | Boast in My Weakness

No one wants to be weak. It is never fun to be the low man on the ladder of life. I have worked many entry level jobs and you know what is worse than that? Being unemployed after being fired. That is […]

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James 1:5 | Ask for Wisdom

In the movies there is a story line where the hero climbs to the top of a mountain, is broken, and then find enlightenment or understanding at the hands of mysterious monks. This wisdom provides the foundation for the rest of the […]

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James 1:2 | Count It All Joy

Trials are part of life. In school we learn and then we are tested to see what we know. In many ways life itself is a test. What have you learned? Are you prepared? While no one wants to be tested on […]

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Jude 1:23 | Show Mercy and Save with Fear

There is a popular motivational quote “No Mercy; No Fear” that is applied in hard situations like war. Situations where it is time to act and ignore the consequences to those around you. Not surprisingly the Bible demands another approach. Instead of […]

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Jude 1:21 | Waiting on God for Mercy

Lord what are you waiting for? I have prayed. I have waited. Why are we still in this situation? These questions might sound familiar. They are questions I have had and continue to have at various stages of my life. Before I […]

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Jude 1:12 | Shepherds of Selfishness

There has been a growing divide in the church that Christians should talk about more. A divide that in the years following covid has become accelerated and more obvious. The divide I am talking about is what Jude called out in his […]