Monthly Archives: October 2014

In John 15:18, Jesus is recorded telling his followers that the world will hate them. They will be hated because they first hated Jesus.  As Jesus was getting ready to give his life on the cross, he knew that the road ahead for his followers would be a challenge and very hard. He wanted them to seeContinue reading “You are Different”

Is anyone of you in trouble? He should pray.” James 5:13 (NIV) James writes in the final chapter of his book, encouraging all to pray and seek the Lord in their time of trouble.  What is interesting is that James begins his book telling believers to consider it all joy when they are in trouble,Continue reading “Are You In Trouble?”

None of us really like to be told what to do.  I know I don’t.  Even as a young teenager, I would get so frustrated when my parents would remind me of my regular chores.  Its like they didn’t trust me or something……..oh wait, maybe they were on to something. As much as we hateContinue reading “Embracing Authority”