Category Archives: James

God’s Will Over Mine

When I have tried to control things, my stress and effort gets me nowhere. My efforts don’t produce the outcomes I desire. You know why? Because none of it is in my control. That doesn’t mean the outcomes aren’t good. … Continue reading

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Bringing People Back

How does a lost sheep return? Is it by correction over Twitter or Facebook with memes or cutting judgments? No. Someone goes to find the lost sheep and doesn’t stop until it is found. The person carries the sheep back … Continue reading

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Prayer Answer

The answer is prayer. It is praise. It is ongoing communication with God in every circumstance. We will often experience situations in which our hopes are not the plan of God, yet our trust in God as our source and … Continue reading

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Your Word

How is your word? Is it something that can be relied upon by others based on your simple answer? Do you do what you say you will do and do you follow through? This is both a matter of principle … Continue reading

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Finding Perseverance

Perseverance can be elusive to a generation who has never been without a microwave oven. Instant Pot expectations cloud our perspective of waiting, and the idea of waiting on the Lord and his mercy is twisted as a result. Still, … Continue reading

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