Do you have something expensive you own but never really use? Like in the past year, do you have something that cost lots of money and you used it, say maybe once? Most of the time we are good at something because we have worked hard at it—whether it was a hobby and we enjoyed it, or because we were pushed to do so, like by a coach. In James 2:14-26 ( Try reading it in The Message translation) James starts by asking a question—What good is faith? Can so called “faith” save him? James points out the difference between “ say ing” you have faith and having and actual faith which is a "doing" faith. To James, faith and action are the same thing. Have you ever listened to what we've called "arm-chair players"? Those guys who sit on their chairs watching football games and call out everything the coaches should have done? Ever ran into someone who said they were a follower of Christ, barked off everything Christians should be doing and then continue to s...
Some reflections, thoughts, research, and teachings from my personal study in Next Generational Ministry, life, and the Bible.
--Kent Kessler
[Daddio2four semi-realizing how fast time flies as they are now 24-22-18 & 14; now where are my glasses? BA, MDiv, MA, DMin]