Tag: Scripture: James 1

How We Live Matters: Grace Alone and the Pursuit of Virtue

Jesus, the authors of Scripture, and the early church all emphasized the Christian pursuit of virtue. Why don't we?

Living to Love

Republishing an old explanation of the philosophy of this blog. Part 3 of 3.

How’s My Love Compare? | Hearing God

God still speaks to people personally today. Here is how I heard from him at church on February 23, 2025.

Operation Anaconda and Church Leadership

Church leaders that isolate themselves from their people--especially in the name of "knowing more" than them-- ultimately put their people in danger.

“Give Us this Day…”

An update on life to preempt a future apology for falling behind on this blog (which hopefully doesn't end up happening). I'm wearing a lot of hats right now.

God Demands Blamelessness from His Shepherds for the Salvation of the World

There's a sexual abuse scandal in the SBC, and the solution is simple--though certainly not easy. . . . Titus 1:6-9.

Ramadan 1 — Do You Pursue Righteousness?

A reflection for the first day of Ramadan. Are you a promoter of corruption or of righteousness? . . . Al-Baqara 8, 11-12.

How to Respond to Difficulty

This is the best way to respond to hardships. . . . James 1:3.