Throughout the book of James, the author is straightforward and gets to his point without any fluff. He doesn’t mince words and clearly wants his audience to have no room to misunderstand his message. James 1:22 is a perfect example of his directness. In one sentence the author admonishes his listeners to not just sit…
Jesus didn’t promise believers a trouble free life. On the contrary, He said, “In the world you will have tribulation.” He knew we would face temptation, disappointment, grief, illness, and all the things that bring distress to our souls, so He reminded us, “But take heart; I have overcome the world.” Does that mean He’s…
Philippians 1:6 was one of my go to verses during the darkest moments of my recovery from childhood trauma. My treatment team told me I would never be able to be a social worker again, that I might not even be able work. At the time, I was enrolled in an outpatient psychiatric program that…
Today’s verse is a lesson in perspective. Paul learned to focus on the eternal rather than his worldly circumstances. He viewed everything through faith in Jesus Christ. While he acknowledged the difficulties he faced, he immediately referred to the blessing that cane from knowing Jesus in the depths of his soul. As I read this…
Psalm 42:8 is a both a prayer and a declaration of God’s constant presence in our lives. Most likely it was written by someone far from home who could not visit the temple to worship. Perhaps he was surrounded by enemies and sought the Lord for comfort and strength. Verse 8 acknowledges God’s omnipresence by…
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