“Live out your time as foreigners here in reverent fear…” – 1 Peter 1:17b “Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and even though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him…” – 1 Peter 1:8 What thoughts and deeds have we wasted our time and energy on while the Lord […]
Category: Start with Diligence
A Healthy Perspective on Introspection
The Book of James in the Bible really challenges our faithful actions. It causes us to weigh our: faith, behavior, actions, motives, and ultimately, our heart for God. James chapters 4 & 5 has a unique positioning. It offers a healthy perspective on self-evaluation and action as well as community reflection and action (or lack […]
Are Our Works Measuring Up to God’s Standard?
Are our works measuring up to God’s standard? “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” – James 1:17 NIV Are our daily actions reflective of Godly truth and wisdom or, are they a mere form of godliness? When the day is […]