Trials, Temptation… and Endurance It has been a heavy and difficult week—a time that challenges us deeply, yet also offers us an opportunity to remain steadfast in our faith and to put into practice what we are learning through the book of James. Now more than ever, we seek wisdom from the Lord, trusting Him […]
Trials and Wisdom In James 1 we dive right into what a Living Faith looks like. As we continue the autopsy on our hearts, this week’s passage shows the world how a Living Faith works, even in the hardest of times. Often, we seem to be under a microscope and everyone is watching how we […]
The word “autopsy” comes from the Greek: seeing with one’s own eye. It has to do with dissecting and examining a dead body, often for determining the cause of death. Supposedly, the first public autopsy was performed in the year 1315. During the Renaissance there was a renewed interest in human anatomy. Artists, in particular, […]
Psalm 136 resounds with the refrain: “His love endures forever.” But have we stopped to ask ourselves—do we believe that? And what does God’s love really mean? In a world where people often give up easily—on relationships, commitments, even on faith—it’s not surprising that some might wonder if God’s love still holds strong for them. […]