Three Pillars of Living Faith

James gives us a challenge. “What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds?” (James 2:14, NIV) James is addressing the gap between what we say we believe and how we actually live. He concludes this challenge with a statement, “faith without deeds is dead” (James … Read more

You Were Made to Receive

Martha had a house full, the food on the table, and the to-do list running through her head. She is doing, serving and giving everything she has. She is doing all while her sister Mary is sitting, resting and receiving. Martha is frustrated. As honestly most of us would be. But Jesus does not rebuke … Read more