Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all… Continue reading James 1:2-8 – Persecution, Wisdom, and Hedging our Bets
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Homecoming
I wrote this poem a few years ago following attendance at a Good Friday service at a local church. As I was writing this week’s post on James 1:1 – Who Heard the Letter of James?, this poem came to mind. A glance that’s all it was. A salmon colored shirt, khaki shorts, high socks… Continue reading Homecoming
James 1:1 – Who Heard the Letter of James?
One of the first things to know about any New Testament letter is that while they were written on the page, most believers received them orally. We find evidence of this in Colossians 4:16 where Paul writes, “And when this letter has been read among you, have it also read in the church of the… Continue reading James 1:1 – Who Heard the Letter of James?