Today’s reading: James 2:8-13How much do you love yourself?I’m finding that James’ letter packs lots of gems into a few short verses. In continuing to consider issues over favouritism, James covers the law, judgement and mercy in these six verses. I think we can only scratch at the surface of some of these issues today. …
Today’s reading: 2 My brothers and sisters, believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ must not show favouritism. 2 Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in filthy old clothes also comes in. 3 If you show special attention to the man wearing fine clothes and say, ‘Here’s a …
Today’s reading: Pause: “For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favour and honour; no good thing does he withhold from those whose way is blameless. Lord Almighty, blessed is the one who trusts in you.” Psalm 84: 11-12 Reading: James 2 : 5 – 7 “Listen, my dear brothers and sisters: …
Mark Twain once said: “Some people are troubled by the things in the Bible they can’t understand.The things that trouble me are the things I can understand.” Today’s passage is one such passage. It is very easy to understand, but we are perhaps not so keen to believe that the words apply to us!James 1: 19-27. …
Today’s reading: James 1:13-18 “When tempted, no-one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He tempt anyone; but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when …
With the main church building out of action, the service for Sunday 30th May will be online only. You can access the service by visiting the ‘Online Church‘ page. There will be coffee and chat at 11.15am via Zoom, connection details can be found in the weekly news or by getting in touch – admin@stjohnssouthbourne.com.
Today’s reading: Pause: “Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding, for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold.” Proverbs 3: 13 Reading: James 1: 5 – 8 “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will …
Today’s reading: 1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ,To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations:Greetings. 2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature …