1 SAMUEL 17:32 If you have read the Scriptures, it is likely you have heard of the Philistines. The Philistines were a seafaring nation of […]
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Things that might motivate us
The ripple….
Ripples came to mind this morning. The Google helped me with the following. Ripples on water: Have you ever thought of your life as a […]
Continue readingSo why do we not seek it instead of running from it? Silence: The Google defines it as a “complete absence of sound.” We rarely […]
Continue readingThe Bishops and the gospel…David Robertson
The Bishop and the Gospel…. By theweeflea on January 23, 2025 In the providence of God yesterday my Coffee with John was this one on 1 John 4:5 – […]
Continue readingParking lot prayers…
A friend recently shared a personal need with me. His concern was on my mind as I sat in a big-city, box-store parking lot waiting […]
Continue readingTony Dungy-Other great teaching….
In James 5:13-18 he is going to give us some great instructions and some wonderful promises about prayer. He begins by saying prayer should be […]
Continue readingTony Dungy-Do the right thing
Today’s lesson from James is just one verse-James 4:17. Many people think of the Bible in terms of do’s & dont’s. Do this because it’s […]
Continue readingTony Dungy-A word for the rich….
In James 5:1-6 he address one specific group of people-the rich. And it doesn’t sound pretty. He tells them they are headed for trouble and […]
Continue readingTony Dungy-Falling short
One by one James is hitting areas in life where we as Christians fall short. He has warned about bad language, jealousy, bitterness, and pride. […]
Continue readingTony Dungy-Coveting, envy, and jealousy
After addressing coveting, envy and jealousy James hits another product of our sinful human nature. In Chapter 4 vs 6 he says God will give […]
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