"From whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members?"

James 5:20

I hate....words Jesus never said

One of my earliest memories is a sad one. I do not remember all of the details, but I must have been about 4 years old at the time. I got into an argument with my mother, and for some reason, I snap

James 5:8

Just Mercy

I recently read a book called Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson that touched me deeply. In the book, Mr. Stevenson, a lawyer, sets up a non-profit organization in the southern states of America with the a

James 5:1

Eating from the wicked buffet

Gang activity is a plague on much of the world. Like-minded people, usually with little bright future prospects, join together and commit illegal acts. Usually the more people that you get together,

Desperate for Peace in Our Turbulent Home

My name is Karen, and I am a mother of three young children. My husband has been struggling with addiction for several years, and it has reached a poi

Seeking Comfort in the Silence of Struggle

I’ve been living with lingering long COVID symptoms for nearly a year now, and it feels like no one understands the daily challenges I face. I often s

A Pastor's Prayer for His Struggling Congregation

Hello, I’m Pastor Mike from a small church in the city. In recent months, I’ve seen several members of our congregation facing homelessness and despai