When you hear the word sin, what do you think about it? Maybe you think about very evil things. A couple of things come to mind: your pet peeves. The idea of sin is broad, but there are some basic ideas of what it is. First, sin is missing God’s mark. God has set a… Continue reading What is Sin?
These days it has become very easy to speak evil of others. We are often a divided people. And with the advent of social media, we can speak ill of others we never met and never will meet in real life. James calls out people who call themselves Christians, yet praise Him with their mouth… Continue reading The Number One Reason to Speak Well of Others
When we look at the book of James, it sounds like James may be saying “good works save.” James 2:14 says, “What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him?” After reading this we wonder if faith saves or works? Or at… Continue reading Do Good Works Save Us?
Conflict is inevitable. Any time you spend time with other people, you will eventually have conflict. So the question isn’t whether it happens, but how you will handle it. James gives three ways Christians are to behave during conflict. (Really this is good for any situation.) James says, “Let every person be quick to hear,… Continue reading 3 Tips for Listening During Conflict
