“Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world.” James 1:27 When Jesus returns, He will not look at your church attendance nor the money you gave to keep up a building and pa...
James 1:27 – another example of “works” is visiting orphans and widows in their affliction. Otherwise, if they do not perform these good works, their religion is in vain. James 2:25 – another example of “works” is when Rahab assisted the spies in their escape. Good works increase...
Approachability. It is all about how we handle our emotions when the worst of news comes to us. Do we think of ourselves only, possibly taking out our disappointment, frustration or anger on the messenger, or do we consider those around us, and especially God, finding ways to express the...