August 30, 2020, James 3:13-18, 5:7-11, ISSL Reflections

I.With this week’s readings from James’ letter we come to a close of our time with James. Or maybe not. We’ve only taken time to reflect on selected passages, so perhaps you want to find time to review the entire … Continue reading

August 23, 2020, James 3:1-12 Post 3 ISSL Reflections

How do James’ words catch you today?https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=James%203%3A1-12&version=NRSV,NASB,PHILLIPS VII.Did you notice how James mentions how we can “tame” so many different animals, For every species of beast and bird, of reptile and sea creature, can be tamed and has been tamed … Continue reading

August 2, 2020, James 1:1-12 – ISSL Reflections

I.We begin this week a journey with some of the “encouragement” the Epistle of James offers us. (Is it an “encouragement” or a “warning”?) Let’s start as usual by reading the scripture a couple of times and reading it prayerfully … Continue reading