Jesus allows his opponents to ask him difficult questions. His answers silence them, but do not save them. We too may ask difficult questions, but faith comes from hearing the…
We strengthen our faith in God's impossible promises by wrestling with the His word, and receiving his Signs and sacraments
James concludes his letter by urging his readers to look after their spiritual health and look out for one another, especially for those who wander from the truth.
James calls Christians to persevere through trials with patience, not to grumble but speak with integrity, and look to the Lord's coming.
We are aware of the unpleasant risk of poverty with recession looming, but James warns us of the spiritual risk of riches, making us arrogant, tempting us to hoard, indulge…
James prescribes submission to God as the antidote to the fights and quarrels dividing the church, which result from the temptations of the world, the flesh and the devil
James 3 shows us that the tongue though tiny, is troublesome and cannot be tamed. Only the Wisdom given by the Spirit can extinguish its flames.
James urges the church not to show favouritism. Trying to win the favour of the world is folly, and against the Law of God. But Jesus shows us mercy and…
God's word reveals and saves, gives life and sets us free, so that we can honour God with our lives, our speech and action
God tests our faith and proves his good by sending trials and temptations on the path to perfection.