3 Attitudes Toward the Will of God: Part 2 (James 4:13–17)

In Part 1, we looked at the first two attitudes toward God’s will: ignoring and disobeying. Today, we will look … More

Favoritism Forbidden, Walking the Talk: Part 2 (James 2:8–13)

In Part 1, we learned James examines four basic Christian doctrines in the light of the way we treat other people. Today, we … More

There are true believers who are fooling themselves concerning their Christian walk. If a Christian sins because Satan deceives him, … More

The emphasis in this section is on the dangers of self-deception: “deceiving your own selves” (James 1:22); “deceives his own … More

When our circumstances are difficult, we may find ourselves complaining against God, questioning His love, and resisting His will. At … More

We are starting a new series in the Book of James. Beginning a study of a book of the Bible … More

In these verses, Paul names three wonderful spiritual resources that make us adequate and give us contentment. In Part 1, … More

“The trouble with him is he’s a thermometer and not a thermostat!” This statement by one of his deacons aroused … More

Paul had a good excuse to worry—but he did not! If we are to conquer worry and experience the secure … More

If anybody had an excuse for worrying, it was the Apostle Paul. His beloved Christian friends at Philippi were disagreeing … More

Having set forth his life ambition to be more Christ-like, Paul does not hesitate to tell the Philippians to follow … More

All of us want to be “winning Christians” and fulfill the purposes for which we have been saved. In this … More

Most people read biographies to satisfy their curiosity about great people, hoping they will discover the “secret” that made them … More

In Part 1, we saw the “things” Paul was living for before he knew Christ neither satisfied him nor gave … More

Circumstances and people can rob us of joy, but so can things; and it is this “thief” that Paul deals … More

As we continue our study in Philippians, Paul is still discussing the submissive mind. He gives us a description of the … More

“Few things are harder to put up with,” wrote Mark Twain, “than the annoyance of a good example.” Perhaps the … More

Jesus illustrates the four characteristics of the person with the submissive mind. In Part 1, we saw the first two … More

People can rob us of our joy. Paul was facing his problems with people at Rome (Phil. 1:15–18) as well … More

The Christian life is not a playground; it is a battleground. We are children in the family, enjoying the fellowship … More