Do you ever ask rhetorical questions? Have you used questions to make a statement? Have you heard a teacher or someone you work with use questions this way? We see these methods of questioning used in today’s passage very effectively. James knows the answer to the questions he is asking. He also knows his audienceContinue reading “Poor or Rich”
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Heed the Warning
What will your inheritance be? Will you inherit from multiple people? Do you have a rich aunt or uncle you hope will leave you an inheritance? Do you know you have an inheritance that is much better than any earthly inheritance? We often joke about hoping there is a long-lost relative that leaves us aContinue reading “Heed the Warning”
Childlike Innocence
When you think of a child, what comes to mind? Do you long for those days again? Do you think of a child as special? Are you reminded of an innocence gone by? Have you ever thought you need to return to that innocence as a child of God’s? As we grow into adults, weContinue reading “Childlike Innocence”
No Condemnation
Being condemned is not something any of us look forward to. Rather we look forward to being rewarded. We desire getting the pat on the back. We seek those atta-boys and atta-girls. We like to be told we are doing well. Our self-esteem is built up when we are told we are doing well. ItContinue reading “No Condemnation”
Pigsty vs God’s House
How do you handle frustration? What is your reaction when things don’t go your way? Will you continue to wallow in your misery? Or, will you decide to give up feeling sorry for yourself and reach out to the One who can pull you up? We see all manner of frustrations all around us today.Continue reading “Pigsty vs God’s House”
Guilty or Convicted?
Are you guilty? Are you convicted? Do you believe with all your heart that Jesus is the Son of God? Is He your Lord and Savior? Are you willing to stand convicted when others accuse you of this? Even if it costs you everything? We see people’s beliefs change with the wind today. They followContinue reading “Guilty or Convicted?”
Restoration
What do you think of when you hear restoration? Do you think of restoring an old car? Do you think about restoring a relationship? Are you thinking about restoring family ties? Are you thinking about restoring our country, bringing about normal functions and peace? When we hear the word restoration, it can bring many thingsContinue reading “Restoration”
Seek Understanding
Are you learning each day? Are you seeking to understand why? Are you doing your own research? What are you looking to understand? Are you seeking to know how to improve your life? Are you seeking to know God? We see it every day. We see people blindly following someone who is charismatic. We peopleContinue reading “Seek Understanding”
Produce Good Fruit
What are the fruits of your labor? What are the fruits of your relationships? What are the fruits of those you see around you? Do you recognize good fruits and bad fruits? Are you wondering what types of fruits you are producing? We see all kinds of people as we go about are lives. WeContinue reading “Produce Good Fruit”
A Higher Standard
Are you walking through life completely blinded? Do you just go with the flow, go with whatever is popular at the moment? Are you allowing yourself to be pulled in a negative direction? Are you aware that Satan is behind those harmful ways? Our world has spiraled downward for so long that people who areContinue reading “A Higher Standard”
Marty Pressey 