Thoughts from Pastor Ross

This is a strong rebuke. Remember, James is addressing the church. Not unbelievers. So when he calls them adulterers, he means they are being unfaithful to God. As the bride of Christ. This is spiritual adultery, not physical adultery. By being friends with the world, the church is being unfaithful to God. What does it […]

We fight and quarrel because we don’t get what we want. We also will start scheming and manipulating a situation to get that thing we desire and lust for. That’s why a lot of people get robbed. And then unfortunately many actually kill so they can get what they are lusting after.
Now we as Christians […]

Being reasonable means being willing to yield and obey God’s standards. We need to be reasonable. God will help us if we slow down and wait for His ideas. God may want to speak wisdom into your life through a friend or coworker –or your spouse!

James 3:17

Worldly wisdom is self-centered and consumed with personal ambition. “Earthly” means not from God. “Natural” means it is based only on experience. “Demonic” means “of the devil” in the Greek. When you are walking with worldly wisdom, you are playing into the devil’s hand. His goal is to steal, kill, and destroy (Ephesians 2:1-3). It […]

When you can’t control your tongue, it will affect you physically. And it not only creates trouble for yourself, but also for those around you. This, in turn, can affect your entire future! Surrender to God. Let Him heal your heart and tame your tongue. The curses will fade and the blessings will flow.

James […]

Some may say that they are Christians simply because they believe. Others say that the proof of their Christianity is in what they do. This can lead to cheap grace on one hand and legalism on the other. James is saying it is impossible to have one without the other.

James 2:18 […]

“The person whose life is characterized by mercy is ready for the day of judgment, and will escape all the charges that strict justice might bring against him because by showing mercy to others he gives genuine evidence of having received God’s mercy.” –John MacArthur

Matthew 5:7

It starts first as a thought. Then an idea is conceived form the thought. Like being pregnant. Then over time, the idea becomes a plan. And when the plan is finally rolled out, the sin gives birth and runs its course. The devil starts winning. God will help you overcome temptation! Ask Him. He will […]

This takes perspective! Consider it “joy” when you go through hard times because it is an opportunity to grow. Jesus is going to use everything that happens to us to form us, mature us, complete us, and make us like Him.

James 1:2-4, Romans 8:28-29, 1 John 3:2-3

Providence is the protective care of God. He directs us and watches over us as we walk towards our eternal destiny.

Psalm 37:23, Psalm 121, Philippians 1:6