Verse to Abide In
And in the same way was not also Rahab the prostitute justified by works when she received the messengers and sent them out by another way? For as the body apart from the spirit is dead…
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Abraham’s Faith: James 2:21
Verses to Abide In
“Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered up his son Isaac on the altar? You see that faith was active along with his works, and faith was completed by his works; and…
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Faith Alive: James 2:17
Verses to Abide In
“If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and filled,” without giving them the things needed for the body…
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That Faith: James 2:14
Verses to Abide In
“What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him?
You believe that God is one; you do well. Even the demons believe—and shudder!”…
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Mercy Triumphs: James 2:13
Verse to Abide In
“For judgment is without mercy to one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.”
James 2:13 ESV
Digging Deeper
From Michael Breece:
They were there when the church prayed for boldness, and the place…
Do I Love Well? — James 2:8
Verses to Abide In
“If you really fulfill the royal law according to the Scripture, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing well. But if you show partiality, you are committing sin and are convicted by the…
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Do I judge Like This: James 2:4
Verses to Abide In
“and if you pay attention to the one who wears the fine clothing and say, “You sit here in a good place,” while you say to the poor man, “You stand over there,” or, “Sit down…
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Partiality Versus the Lord of Glory: James 2:1
Health Update
Thanks to everyone who has been praying for my health. After last week’s continued adverse reaction to iron infusions my hematologist recommended halting the treatments for now and trying another iron supplement instead. It is a step of…
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I Will Be Found By You: Jeremiah 29:11-14a
Photo I took of one of our favorite blankets. The pattern reminds me of how God is orderly and knows the plans he has for us.
Verses to Abide In
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares…
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Seek Me: Jeremiah 29:13--14a
A rainbow we caught in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Verses to Abide In
“You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you,” declares the Lord…”
Jeremiah 29:13-14a NIV