Where Do Trials Come From?

An Exposition on the Book of James Part 4. If you haven’t yet, please check out part 1 of this series, The ideas of James are all centered around the idea of a perfectly forged faith that makes us perfect. In today’s world, bad things happen all the time. A little over a week ago,Continue reading “Where Do Trials Come From?”

Faith and Money.

An Exposition on the Book of James Part 3. If you haven’t yet, please check out part 1 of this series, The ideas of James are all centered around the idea of a perfectly forged faith that makes us perfect. There is hardly a day that goes by that my phone doesn’t ring with someoneContinue reading “Faith and Money.”

Waves of doubt

An Exposition on the Book of James Part 2. If you haven’t yet, please check out part 1 of this series. The ideas of James are all centered around the idea of a perfectly forged faith that makes us perfect or complete. I often find myself not finishing projects. I get 80% of the wayContinue reading “Waves of doubt”

A Perfectly Forged Faith

An Exposition on the Book of James Part 1. Have you ever noticed that the tools that are used to forge metal are often the tools that are forged. If you need a hammer to make a hammer, how do you get a hammer? While I don’t know much about blacksmithing, I do know thatContinue reading “A Perfectly Forged Faith”

prayerlessnes is spiritual Idolatry

Being a father has changed my life. It is one of my greatest joys. When one of my girls comes up and asks me to read a book to them or tell them a story I am delighted. The Bible tells us that God is also delighted when we come to him and pray. ProverbsContinue reading “prayerlessnes is spiritual Idolatry”

The wheel of the potter

People are distinct from other living creatures in many ways. one such way is that we are given a soul. A part of the soul is what we express as a will. We have this thing inside of us that allows us to make our own choices. Animals don’t really have this ability. No oneContinue reading “The wheel of the potter”

Its… Providence

Fate and destiny are words that describe an unseen unknown force, that predicts all or certain aspects of life. There is some force that has predetermined what will happen in your life. It has also been called Kismet. The idea seems to be heavily linked to Karma. Karma is a Hindu belief that the universeContinue reading “Its… Providence”

Poem ~ Amy Carmichael, Surprising Love

How often, Lord, our grateful eyes Have seen what Thou hast done; How often does Thy love surprise From dawn to set of sun.How often has a gracious rain On Thine inheritance When it was weary, wrought again An inward radiance. Thou who upon the heavens dost ride, What miracle of loveBrings Thee more swiftlyContinue reading “Poem ~ Amy Carmichael, Surprising Love”

The weight of wings

Perspective makes all the difference in the world. If you can catch even a glimpse of the divine design (and who can see more than a glimpse of any part of it?), you will be humbled and awed at least. I believe a true understanding of it will also make you grateful. But there areContinue reading “The weight of wings”

Problem With Math

I am so thankful that my school days are over. I still love to learn, and I desire structure in that as well, but I am happy that I get to have control over most of that. When I was in college, Calculus II was the most confusing for me. My teacher wasn’t very goodContinue reading “Problem With Math”