Daily Inspiration and Strength From the Bible

Thinking about Jesus’ return to this world

Read James 5:7-20
“Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming” (James 5:7).
What Does This Scripture Mean for Us?
You may have heard a few years ago about the burial box archaeologists found in or near Jerusalem inscribed with lettering that made researchers think it may have been made for James, the brother of Jesus of Nazareth?
It [...]

What does God think about wealth?

Read James 5:1-6
“The wages you failed to pay the workmen who mowed your fields are crying out against you. The cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord Almighty” (James 5:4).
What Does This Scripture Mean for Us?
Is it WRONG or sinful to be rich?
Funny how almost all of us feel about wealth [...]

How to resist the devil: Focus on God and devote yourself to him

Read James 4:1-12
“Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you” (James 4:7).
What Does This Scripture Mean for Us?
What happens in your mind if I say to you, “Don’t think about a white elephant”? You immediately picture a white elephant, don’t you? You can’t help it.
Now what if I say [...]

True wisdom and wise leadership is grounded in humility

Read James 3:13-18
“Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom” (James 3:13).
What Does This Scripture Mean for Us?
To my embarrassment, I have to say this: I’ve personally known SEVERAL pastors and Bible college instructorswho have been anything but [...]

Watch your mouth — use words wisely to bless others, not curse them

Read James 3:1-12
“Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers, this should not be” (James 3:10).
What Does This Scripture Mean for Us?
“Watch your mouth!”
Have you ever received such a warning from a friend, a parent, etc.?
What a amazing truth: We can hurt others simply by the words that come out of our [...]