James 1:27 - "Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: To visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world." James tells us that true religion is not measured by how loudly we speak about faith, but by how faithfully we live it—“to keep … Continue reading Unstained by the World
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The Danger of Worldliness & Becoming What You Worship
Worldliness is whatever any culture does to make sin seem normal and righteousness to be strange. When we embrace the Zeitgeist (the spirit of the age) of worldliness, it feels strange to think like a Christian. Acting according to the Bible’s mandates becomes difficult. When we think the world’s thoughts after it, our actions align … Continue reading The Danger of Worldliness & Becoming What You Worship
The Great Hindrance to Friendship with God – Gleanings from James 4:1-10
I am preaching through a series entitled: 2:42 - Routine Investments in Redemptive Friendships. This coming Sunday we will address "The Great Hindrance to Friendship with God." Below are some gleanings and insights put together by our pastoral intern from Covenant Seminary, Nathan Lucy. They were very helpful to me personally and I commend them … Continue reading The Great Hindrance to Friendship with God – Gleanings from James 4:1-10
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