Good Morning “Firm Standers”.  Today we wrap up James with Chapter 5.Waking the walk can be a challenge.  The battle is real, and Satan never lets up.  James sums up by reminding us to remain strong, soon our battle will be over.“You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near.” James‬ ‭5‬:‭8‬ ‭In the meantime - He’s got all we need!  “Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them...  Read More

Good Morning “Resisters of the Devil.”  Today we are in James 4.What is all the fighting about?  Do you ever wonder?  Why can’t we all just get along? Check out what James says:“What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you? You desire but do not have, so you kill. You covet but you cannot get what you want, so you quarrel and fight. You do not...  Read More

Good Morning “Wise Tongue Tamers.”  Today we are in James 3.  I once knew a man who was a master with foul language, expletives - you know, cuss words. He could use certain 4 letter words as a nouns, verbs, pronouns, adverbs and adjectives.  They were blurted out in moments of frustration, anger or exclamation.  The occasion didn’t seem to much matter.  What a thing to be remembered by…  I’ve also...  Read More

Good Morning “Obedient Livers of Your Faith.”  Today we are in James 2.Have you ever wondered why movie stars, pro athletes or the extremely wealthy somehow seem to get a political, even a humanitarian voice in our country?  Why does their opinion matter to us?  Or does it?Who in our society, typically gets our automatic respect and honor, and who gets shunned?  What about at your job or school?  ...  Read More

Good Morning “Joyful Sufferers.”  Today we start the book of James - chapter 1.One of Jesus’ half brothers was named James.  After Jesus death, burial and resurrection he became a very respected teacher in Jerusalem.  It’s widely accepted that he was the “James” who authored this book - full of wise teaching.  Jesus said, “In this world you will have trouble.”  It’s a fact.  From the time sin ente...  Read More

Good Morning “Entertainers of Angels.”  What?  You’ll have to dig into Hebrews 13 to see what that means.  As the writer of Hebrews wraps up, he offers a summary of all that he’s written.  I could highlight and expound upon every line but I’d be here all day.  Instead I encourage you to dig in.  Hebrews 13 reads like an outline for living Biblically in our crazy world!  As we look around it’s easy...  Read More

Good Morning “With Perseverance Race Runners”.  Today we are in Hebrews 12.“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, sc...  Read More

Good Morning “Full of Faith”.  Today we’re studying Hebrews 11 - The Hall of Faith.  “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for. By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.”‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭11‬:‭1‬-‭3‬ ‭NIV‬‬Simply put Faith is putti...  Read More

Good Morning “Spur-ers on Toward Good Deeds”.  Today we are in Hebrews 10.  The curtain is torn.  We can now go directly to God through Jesus.  So, what should our response be… Draw near!  “Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, and since we have a gr...  Read More

Good Morning “No Judgment Facers.”  Today we are in Hebrews 9.The writer continues to discuss the duty of the High Priest, the organization of the Earthy Tabernacle and the Holy of Holies or most Holy place.  He further compares the High Priest and Jesus - our High Priest.  Once a year the High Priest entered into the Holy of Holies with a blood sacrifice leading the way, as an offering to tempora...  Read More

Good Morning “New Covenant Beneficiaries.”  Today we are in Hebrews 8.The writer of Hebrews continues to illustrate differences between the “Old Mosaic Covenant”, based on the Law, and “The New Covenant of Grace” by the Blood of Jesus.  The New Covenant” which Jesus spoke of in the Upper Room just prior to His arrest (Luke 22:20) was instituted when He went to The Cross and rose from the grave con...  Read More

Good Morning “Completely Saved”.  Today we are in Hebrews 7.  Completely saved… what does that mean?  In Chapter 7 the writer continues to explain to the Jewish Believers, and all readers to follow, why Jesus is THE High Priest.  Once and for all.  No more is there a need for the High Priest to enter the Holy of Holies, “behind the curtain” to offer sacrifices for his sin and the sins of the peopl...  Read More