Daily Grace
He Gives Us More Grace
“But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: ‘God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble’ ” (James 4:6). James had just talked about those who contend with others for what they want. “You want something but don’t get it. You kill and covet, but...
Peacemakers
“Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness” (James 3:18). The picture James describes is that of a farmer quietly and peacefully going about the business of sowing his seed. Peacemakers are peace-loving and aren’t subject to the fighting and...
Humility is a Sign of Wisdom
“Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom” (James 3:13). So many people think that they have to display their wisdom with a public show of how smart they are. That isn’t what the...
Faith Changes the Way We Do Things
“As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead” (James 2:26). Faith produces the fruit of good works. The problem with understanding faith and works is in getting them out of order. The Bible doesn’t teach us that we can do anything to add to...
Love Overcomes Prejudice
“If you really keep the royal law found in Scripture, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself,’ you are doing right. But if you show favoritism, you sin and are convicted by the law as lawbreakers” (James 2:8-9). We may think, “How can I love my neighbor when I don’t like...
Our Father Doesn’t Change
“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows” (James 1:17). The Bible teaches that God is a Giver and that’s what those who know Him have found to be true. James proclaimed that...
God Gives Wisdom
“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you” (James 1:5). Life consists of a constant stream of decisions that require us to make choices. Much of our success and well-being depends on...
Be Strengthened by Grace
“Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings. It is good for our hearts to be strengthened by grace, not by eating ceremonial foods, which is of no benefit to those who do so” (Hebrews 13:9). The entire book of Hebrews is a plea by the author to remain...
Jesus Never Changes
“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever” (Hebrews 13:8). We live in a world that changes constantly. The weather changes, political changes take place and even people around us experience mood changes. We go to work hoping that our fellow workers...