How Do We Know if We have True Faith?

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“I can’t believe they did that to you, especially because they’re Christians. They should know better!” I can’t tell you how many times I have heard people relay stories of how Christians have hurt them, let them down or said unkind words.

A Quick Summary Of James 2:1-17

Is Our Faith Dead?

Is Our Faith Dead?

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A couple years back, I read a story on social media about a new pastor who dressed himself as a homeless man on his first Sunday visit to the church as its leader. According to the story, only three of his congregation of around 10,000 people greeted him.
Mercy Begets Mercy

Mercy Begets Mercy

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I love reading and writing. Because words affect me so deeply, I know how much they can heal or hurt. So I used to be very judgmental toward people who were careless—and thus, hurtful—with their words.
Stop Trivializing Favoritism

Stop Trivializing Favoritism

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Growing up as the middle child, I always felt that my parents favored my brothers. I wasn’t as good as they were in both my studies and swimming, and I would feel pangs of jealousy whenever my parents praised my brothers for their achievements and gave them first pick of the food and presents.
Do We Favor the Rich?

Do We Favor the Rich?

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In the finance industry where I work, most dream to be rich. Most would therefore prioritize serving the rich over serving the poor because richer clients have more investable assets and can generate more revenue for the firm.
Do We Play Favorites?

Do We Play Favorites?

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Although some 2,000 years have passed since James penned these words to his fellow Jewish believers, they still ring true for us today. We are guilty of judging others by what we see on the outside and playing favorites—more often than we realize.

A Quick Summary Of James 1:16-27

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How has your reading of James been this week? What have you learned? Here's a quick reminder of this week's key truths.

It’s About Both Speech And Deeds

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At some point in our lives, we have all said something we wish we hadn’t. For some of us, this has happened more often than we’d like to admit. It could be something as embarrassing as uttering a social faux pas, or something as hurtful as lashing out against a friend or loved one.