Pastor and Bible teacher Francis Frangipaine was once asked what spirit is most often the source of opposition to churches and ministries. He responded, “The Holy Spirit.” How would you feel if you learned that the main reason your ministry (professional or otherwise) was difficult/impossible was not because you were opposed by the devil, but…
In today’s Bible reading*, James warns his readers against being an arsonist by not controlling their tongues. He argues that although it’s very small, the tongue can create a great deal of damage. Perhaps James has Proverbs 18:21 in mind. Death and life are in the power of the tongue,and those who love it will…
The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines himProverbs 18:17 (CSB) There is nothing covered that won’t be uncovered, nothing hidden that won’t be made known. Luke 12:2 (CSB) 2 Chronicles 7:14 #PrayForAmerica#WeNeedRevival#PrayForTruthToBeRevealed
In today’s Bible reading*, James warns his readers against judging other people. He says, “If … you show favoritism, you commit sin and are convicted by the law as transgressors. For whoever keeps the entire law, and yet stumbles at one point, is guilty of breaking it all. (James 2:9–10 CSB) Let’s be clear. “For…
I’m glad the Navigators (the organization that designed this year’s Daily Bible Reading Plan) placed the readings from James to follow Galatians. Some — even the Reformer Martin Luther — don’t like James. But this is a good way to show the balance between faith and good deeds. In today’s Bible reading*, James concludes the…
My dad grew up on a farm in eastern North Carolina. Each year my grandfather and his sons would prepare the fields for harvest by planting whatever they felt they needed to grow that year. They had to be careful not to grow the same thing in the same field year after year; instead, they…
