Tag Archives: James

“What Have We Done?” Is the Right Question

Let there be tears for what you have done. Let there be sorrow and deep grief. Let there be sadness instead of laughter, and gloom instead of joy. – James 4:9 What have we done to the world? Did you … Continue reading

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Michael Jackson and the Book of James

by Marti Fischer By now you are probably wondering, “What do Michael Jackson songs have to do with the book of James?” A lot, actually.

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Heal the World… Then What?

Suppose you see a brother or sister who has no food or clothing, and you say, “Good-bye and have a good day; stay warm and eat well”—but then you don’t give that person any food or clothing. What good does that … Continue reading

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I Believe…But What Difference does it make?

  You say you have faith, for you believe that there is one God. Good for you! Even the demons believe this, and they tremble in terror. How foolish! Can’t you see that faith without good deeds is useless? (James 2:19-20) I’ll be … Continue reading

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The Man in the Mirror

For if you listen to the word and don’t obey, it is like glancing at your face in a mirror. You see yourself, walk away, and forget what you look like. But if you look carefully into the perfect law that sets … Continue reading

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Faith That Just Sits There Is Just Sitting There

So you see, faith by itself isn’t enough. Unless it produces good deeds, it is dead and useless. James 2:17 For as long as I can remember, faith was a static thing. Faith meant believing certain things. And the different … Continue reading

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