“I have set the Lord always before me” (Psalm 16:8). What does it mean to “set the Lord always before us”? I once read about a church youth leader who took her youth group on an outing to the Huntington Art Museum in Pasadena, California, to view the fine arts on display. Once there she […]
James, who wrote the New Testament book of “James,” is the eldest son of Joseph and Mary. He is the half-brother of Jesus, who was born of Mary. He has three other brothers — Joses, Simon, and Judas (Jude) — and at least two sisters, whose names are never mentioned. Throughout his early life and […]
Read From Jim’s heart…Life Lessons from James, the half-brother of Jesus on Elizabeth & Jim George.
Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord.” Luke 1:46 The surest test of a heart is the caliber of its speech—the quality of the words that issue forth. Through Mary’s words we see her pure heart. As she arrived at Elizabeth’s, this young woman opened her mouth and offered rich words of praise, a song […]
If the Lord allows you to live to enjoy a long life, what do you want to have accomplished by the time you blow out the candles that represent 80, 90, or 100 years? My friend, I’m praying right now that your answer to this crucial question will indicate your heartfelt desire to be a woman who is beautiful in God’s eyes!
Proverbs chapter 2 is filled with solid, godly direction for parents. This wisdom is meant to prepare each child for facing life and avoiding its pitfalls. How does Proverbs say this is done?
Jim’s recent post spoke of reflecting on the pattern of your life. One pattern that is consistently linked to a life of faith and successful living is the pattern of prayer. I believe in prayer. I just have such a hard time doing it. Prayer isn’t as intimidating as we think, but like any thing […]
Over the years I’ve encountered many life changing verses of scripture during my time of bible study. In particular, Luke 1:5-6 has really challenged me in my own spiritual growth…
One day my daughter Katherine received an unusual phone call from a business student at her college who was making a catalog of diamond rings. He had everything he needed to create his catalog — the diamonds, a studio, a camera, the lights. But he needed one more thing — a pair of hands. A […]
Psalm 121 is one of the “Pilgrim Psalms” or “Songs of Ascent.” Each year God’s people were required to attend the annual festivals in Jerusalem. Fulfilling this law called for a commitment to a long and strenuous journey—an uphill climb every step of the way up to the mountaintop where the temple, the seat of worship, was located.
The temptation for worldly acceptance comes when you lose sight of your identity. As a believer in Christ you are a Kingdom citizen. You are a sojourner and a pilgrim, merely passing through this life on your way to eternity. Don’t get too settled in a world and a life that is passing away.