In this famous passage from James, we see word for us as Christians. How can we, out of the same mouth, praise God and curse our neighbor? How we talk to each other and how we talk about each other … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: May 2023
Reflections with Andy – Involuntary Movements – James 2: 14-26
Just as a living body cannot help but to breathe, so can a living faith cannot help but to have works. Good words are the evidence of our living faith. They do not save us, but they show that we … Continue reading
Reflections with Andy – Changing the World – James 2: 14-26
Today we see James ask us what good it is when we see a sister or brother in need, and we tell them to have their needs met, yet we do nothing about it. Our world needs Jesus. When we … Continue reading
Reflections with Andy – The Demons Believe – James 2: 14-26
I believe that we’ve made a mistake with what faith is. We have made faith “intellectual agreement.” We have made faith this, I believe in these facts. James tells us today, you believe in God? Great. Even the demons believe. … Continue reading
Reflections with Andy – The Royal Law – James 2: 1-13
We worry about keeping the commands and the law of God. We want to honor God and keep His law. But do we worry; do we strive; do we truly focus on keeping what James calls the “royal law?” Do … Continue reading
Reflections with Andy – Practical Religion – James 1: 19-27
We see James talk to us about hard times today. But he shares something with us that we may not expect. He tells us to count it all joy when we suffer, for when we suffer, through grace, we are … Continue reading
Reflections with Andy – Every Good Gift – James 1: 17-18
Today we see a huge concept. Every good gift comes from God. If it is in your life and is a good thing, it is from God. Everything good thing comes from Him and is a gift from God to … Continue reading
Reflections with Andy – Temptation – James 1: 9-16
We see James talk to us about hard times today. But he shares something with us that we may not expect. He tells us to count it all joy when we suffer, for when we suffer, through grace, we are … Continue reading
Reflections with Andy – Count it All Joy – James 1: 1-8
We see James talk to us about hard times today. But he shares something with us that we may not expect. He tells us to count it all joy when we suffer, for when we suffer, through grace, we are … Continue reading
Reflections with Andy – Introduction to James
Today in our reading from Habakkuk, we talk about the difference between adoration, or worship, of God and thanksgiving. Both are important disciplines for our prayer and for our faith. But God is always, always worthy of worship, not because … Continue reading