What would the world look like if we took James seriously and worked hard at putting this command into practice? “My dear brothers and sisters, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, for human anger … [Continue reading]
Standing in grace
“Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God.” Romans 5:1–2, … [Continue reading]
Mercy over Judgement
"Speak and act as those who are to be judged by the law of freedom. For judment is without mercy to the one who has not shown mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment." James 2:13-13 (CSB) The last line in these two verses really struck me. "Mercy … [Continue reading]
Whose way is blameless?
I recently read or listened my way through Psalm 119 and found many of the verses particularly encouraging. As a result, I thought it would be good to slow down and meditate on this psalm. There is a richness in it that I never quite realized before. … [Continue reading]
