Lookahead:  So did all this waiting for the LORD to call me as a full-time minister accomplish anything?  Yes, I believe so.  It kept me honest, and I began to realize over the years that I was not wired to be a missionary in some remote corner of the world—or to live on an airplane … Continue reading Unpacking #2 – Sticky Question #1, Joy in Trials?

Warning***Yawner Alert***When I start a new series, I always include these Introductory Posts that may be a little dry. But I promise it will get better…. Lookahead:  In addition, in James 1:1, the author implied that he was a servant to all twelve tribes (in the dispersion).  Some commentators believe that James was writing to … Continue reading Unpacking #1 – Who Really Wrote the Book Pt 3

Warning***Yawner Alert***When I start a new series, I always include these Introductory Posts that may be a little dry. But I promise it will get better…. Lookahead: There additionally seems to be very solid historical evidence that James the Great was murdered by Herod Agrippa…One can’t totally understand the impact that this must have had … Continue reading Unpacking #1 – Who Really Wrote the Book Pt 2

Warning***Yawner Alert***When I start a new series, I always include these Introductory Posts that may be a little dry. But I promise it will get better.... Lookahead: To recap, the inference was that someone who was not named James wrote the Book of James—possibly in honor of James.  That, to me, would invoke a “Don’t … Continue reading Unpacking #1 – Who Really Wrote the Book Pt 1

Lookahead:  But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind…let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord…James 1:6,7  (Sounds a bit performance-driven to me…with some prayer rules and regs. being established that I … Continue reading Unpacking James – Introduction

Lookahead: On that joyful note, I bring the Kingdom Series to a conclusion and pray that your Christmas Season is incredible in every way, as you let the Joy of Jesus permeate every part of your being.  And, furthermore, I pray that you will find great success in your on-going search for His Kingdom…and Him.  … Continue reading Kingdom Post #32 – Righteous…Peace…JOY