6 And the tongue is a fire, the very world of iniquity; the tongue is set among our members as that which defiles the entire body, and sets on fire the course of our life, and is set on fire by hell. 7 For every species of beasts and birds, of reptiles and creatures of the sea, is tamed and has been tamed by the human race. 8 But …[ read more ]

English: New Year’s Day postcard. Reads: “A New Year’s Resolution / Jan. 1st / To Gossip, Slang and Cuss words / I’ll bid a last “Adieu” / And place a bridle on my tongue / And thoughtless actions, too!” (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) 6 And the tongue is a fire, the very world of iniquity; the tongue is set among …[ read more ]

“14 What use is it, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but he has no works? Can that faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister is without clothing and in need of daily food, 16 and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and be filled,” and yet you do not give them what is …[ read more ]

 “But are you willing to recognize, you foolish fellow, that faith without works is useless” James 2:20?  I love Christmas carols . In them we celebrate Jesus and Mary and angels and shepherds.  We exalt stars and lambs and little drummer boys. Magi, Eastern astrologers, even make the list.However, I’m hard pressed to think of one carol that mentions Joseph …[ read more ]

“For judgment will be merciless to one who has shown no mercy; mercy triumphs over judgment “James 2:13. “Henry” grew up in a home parented by an alcoholic father and a distant mother. With no familial example, he turned to drugs by the time he was thirteen. By his mid-twenties, he’d been twice married, twice divorced. He lost …[ read more ]