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

Lookahead:  …when he reported to the captain for duty, “the cruel captain raised his fist and knocked the young man unconscious to the filthy floor. Sammy lay on the floor for several hours. When he regained consciousness, he began working around the cabin as cheerfully as if nothing happened…not only did Sammy not retaliate but … Continue reading Kingdom Post #31 – Righteousness…PEACE…Joy