Faith Works Summer Devotions

From the series Coffeehouse Theology | Scripture Reference:

From the series Coffeehouse Theology | Scripture Reference:

From the series Coffeehouse Theology | Scripture Reference:

From the series Coffeehouse Theology | Scripture Reference:

From the series Coffeehouse Theology | Scripture Reference:

From the series Coffeehouse Theology | Scripture Reference:

From the series Coffeehouse Theology | Scripture Reference:

From the series Coffeehouse Theology | Scripture Reference:

From the series Coffeehouse Theology | Scripture Reference:

Don’t feel discouraged if your prayers are lacking. Rather, be encouraged—if your prayer life is dull and feels like a chore, there is so much more to experience! This is something worth seeking.

When we sin, it doesn’t take away our salvation, but it does hurt the quality of our relationship with God. When we hold sin in our heart, it places emotional distance between us and God. God wants us to confess our sins, not because we need salvation again, but because He desires intimacy with us. It’s hard to draw near to God when we’re actively holding on to sin.

Are you experiencing joy? Sorrow? Sickness? Bring it to God. Ask Him to help your heart be so focused on Him that your first, immediate response is to turn to Him, no matter what you are experiencing.

Are you speaking fluid, easy words, simply because they’re what the other person wants to hear, or are you choosing honesty and integrity in the things you say?

Becoming immersed in the Bible’s story lends perspective to our suffering.

Difficulty is not meaningless, rather God uses it to strengthen our hearts and lead us into perseverance

Like farming, patience does not come naturally to most of us. It is a skill that must be learned. To that end, allow what encouraged the early church to encourage you. God is for you, not against you.

Today’s verses continue James’ censure of the rich. In these verses James highlights three characters: the powerful, the poor, and the protector.

James’ denunciation of the rich may seem jarring, but that’s the point. James doesn’t stand alone in making his point either. The rich are consistently warned throughout Scripture

What we love here on earth matters for all eternity.

Some may struggle more than others, but all of us are guilty of this in some way, shape or form.