The Blessedness of Endurance
“Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him” (James 1:12). Send article as PDF
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Financial Trials–Part Three
“…but the rich in his humiliation, because as a flower of the field he will pass away. For no sooner has the sun risen with a burning heat than it withers the grass; its flower falls, and its beautiful appearance perishes. So, the rich man…
Financial Trials–Part Two
“Let the lowly brother glory in his exaltation” (James 1:9). Send article as PDF
Financial Trials–Part One
“Let the lowly brother glory in his exaltation, but the rich in his humiliation, because as a flower of the field he will pass away. For no sooner has the sun risen with a burning heat than it withers the grass; its flower falls, and…
The Riches of God’s Goodness
He who thinks thanks. When David had completed his meditation on the riches of God’s goodness in his life (Psalm 21:1-12), he burst forth in thankful praise: “Be exalted, O Lord, in Your own strength! We will sing and praise Your power” (v….
The Sacrifice of Thanksgiving
When it comes to thanksgiving, Americans tend to think of a day, not a daily sacrifice. This is not true of those who composed the psalms. Send article as PDF
Spiritual Seasickness
“But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man,…
How to Pray for Wisdom
“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the…
The Giving God
“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him” (James 1:5). Send article as PDF
When Life Doesn’t Make Sense
“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the…