James 1:2–3
[2] Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, [3] for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.
If we're really honest with ourselves, what we read in Isaiah 1 can easily be applied to our own lives when our eyes are not on Christ. Verses 4-5 give us an indictment of Judah's sinful ways, and they're things we can often relate too.
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Have you ever wondered how you can grow and strengthen your faith? 2 Peter 1:5-7 talks about supplementing our faith. 2 Peter 1:5-7 (ESV) 5 For this very reason, make every effort to supplement you…
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When was the last time you gazed into the night sky and noticed something out of the ordinary? For me, it was just this past week when I looked out the left window of my car and saw a very la…
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We celebrated our nation's birth this month. This holiday always reminds me of Galatians 5 and our Freedom in Christ. Verses 1-15 talk about this freedom. It goes well beyond Christ freeing us from…
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There are a lot of choices for books dealing with "Manhood" or "Authentic Manhood". In a crowded space, Eric Mason does a great job differentiating his book from the rest. You'll find topics coveri…
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21st Century Biblical Commentary books have become some of my favorites. They have figured out how to author a commentary, while giving you the element of a normal book. Steven Ger ( Sojourner Mini…
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We’re all dead at some point. Sure, in the beginning before salvation, we were dead. But I believe we’re also near death in more than one place. Do you ever get that stiff voice inside you that says “You’re spiritually dead.”
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Ephesians 1:7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace Jesus Christ died for us on the cross so that our sins may be forg…
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Psalm 40:4 Blessed is the man who makes the LORD his trust, who does not turn to the proud, to those who go astray after a lie! The Pslamist’s message is pretty clear: Do not become prideful. Do no…
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Matthew 16:24 Then Jesus told his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me." We all have something that we simply cannot shake. For some, …
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