God has regulated worship. By this, I mean that God Himself has designated/prescribed in His Word both the avenues and attitudes He desires of those who draw near Him in worship (John 4:24). What follows is a checklist for improving our worship.
Even the best of people sometimes get discouraged. After all, even the sun has a “sinking spell,” doesn’t it? Discouragement can especially be prevalent in the work of the Lord, and for a variety of reasons. But at the heart of all the reasons should be the awareness that the Devil is not going to…
To say that James has a way of making a point is to be guilty of serious understatement! It is difficult to misunderstand him because of his rich way with words and the vivid, yet practical, illustrations he uses. James’ intention is obvious – he wants to drive home the necessity of living out our…
A look at the book of James reveals James as a fellow who knows how to make his point! He is a preacher, church leader and lover of the people of God – the church. The book is full of imperatives and exhortations to greater growth and maturity in Jesus, and James goes about this…