Jesus asks potential disciples, "What do you want?" and invites them to "come and see" who he really is.
Paul urges the church leaders at Ephesus to keep watch over themselves and their flock. We need whole-hearted ministers, who preach the wholesome message of the full gospel to build…
Jesus tells us not to be alarmed, but to stand firm when we are persecuted for our faith, and know when to flee.
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