“But he must ask in faith without any doubting, for the one who doubts is like the surf of the sea, driven and tossed by the wind” (James 1:6). This…
“But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him” (James 1:5). We…
“And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing” (James 1:4). Do you notice that it does not say get the…
“Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance” (James 1:2-3). How is it that so many people believe…
“James, a bond-servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes who are dispersed abroad: Greetings” (James 1:1). Sometimes we worry about who does and who…
“The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit” (Philemon 1:25) We used to respond to this, “And also with your spirit.” Re-instill in your mind that You…
“Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, sends greetings to you, and so do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my fellow workers” (Philemon 23-24). Is this Mark who wrote the…
“At the same time, prepare a guest room for me, for I am hoping that through your prayers I will be graciously given to you” (Philemon 1:22). Despite life’s circumstances,…
“Confident of your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even more than I say” (Philemon 1:21). If you were in the position of Philemon, would someone…
“I, Paul, write this with my own hand: I will repay it—to say nothing of your owing me even your own self. Yes, brother, I want some benefit from you…