Learning to love others the way Jesus loves us
James 1:19-27 There's a poem by Kipling that begins with "If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs..." that could well apply to the current state of the world. Social media reflects the fear, anger, and impatience of the people who post and those who argue with them. James offers… Continue reading Acting in the middle
James 1:9-18 Steadfastness implies disciplined stability under stressful circumstances. There is no question that we are living in stressful times that test our faith, interrupt our focus, and tempt us to fear. When we are steadfastly persistent in our time with the Father, He will teach us what we can learn in the middle of… Continue reading Steadfast in the middle
James 1:5-8 We are living in a time of unprecedented chaos. We watch the news, get lost in social media posts, debate over how seriously to take COVID 19, and shake our collective heads at the maddening inconsistencies of what we see and hear. It is easy to be overwhelmed by it all. God is… Continue reading Wisdom in the middle
Defaulting to Grace 