Tag: faith

  • Ecclesiastes 1:1-2 The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem. “Vanity of vanities,” says the Preacher; “Vanity of vanities, all is vanity.” Excessive living This book, written by David’s son (Solomon), is a book of wisdom told in a…

  • James 4:13 Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to such and such a city, spend a year there, buy and sell, and make a profit”; whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life?…

  • James 4:1 Where do wars and fights come from among you? Do they not come from your desires for pleasure that war in your members? Striving for Strife What you sow is what you reap. Have you ever heard of this concept before? We will get back to…

  • James 2:14 What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? Works? There are many people who would say that they have more good works than bad. They…

    Faith and Works: Understanding James 2:14
  • James 1:2-3 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. Trials of life Pressure makes diamonds. The refiner’s fire makes pure gold. These are all true, but…

    Understanding Life’s Trials: Spiritual Growth in Faith
  • Ephesians 6:18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit; being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplications for all the saints. Why is prayer important? Prayer is essential to us as Christians because it is…

    Prayer Is Essential!
  • 2 Corinthians 10:3-4 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds… What is Spiritual Warfare? We…

    How to Recognize and Combat Spiritual Warfare
  • Matthew 6:34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble. I have recently heard it said that tomorrow is an illusion; take responsibility for the time…

    Embrace Today: Lessons from Matthew 6:34
  • Psalm 5:4 For You are not a God who takes pleasure in wickedness, Nor shall evil dwell with You. We as human beings have lines that we do not let anyone cross. Let me re-state: we should have lines that…

    Understanding God’s Boundaries Against Wickedness
  • Matthew 9:9 As Jesus passed on from there, He saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax office. And He said to him, “Follow me.” So he arose and followed Him. Have you ever thought about the number of…

    The Call of Matthew: A Lesson in Immediate Action