CRCF—10-25-09
Demonic Nonsense
James 2:14-26
[Slide with German shepherds and a cat]
These dogs have learned obedience. They are fighting every instinct within them to obey their Master.
If your belief in Jesus does not affect your actions, then you don’t really trust Jesus.
“A bodybuilder was visiting an African tribe, and the tribal chief was just amazed at his [...]
CRCF—10-18-09
Mercy Matters
James 2:10-13
ME:
Tony Evans: “Justice is getting what you deserve. Mercy is not getting what you deserve.” (210)
I’ve always needed a lot of mercy in my life—still do!
I was about 7 years old, I suppose. My Daddy had taken me to play golf with him. I loved being out there on the course, but I [...]
CRCF—10-11-09
Out of Balance!
James 2:1-9
ME:
I grew up in a white, upper middle class family with 2 kids living in a 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch on the edge of a suburb of Atlanta. I was never the object of prejudice—either financial or racial—growing up. But then I went off to college, met Robin and [...]
CRCF—10-4-09
Just Do It!
James 1:22-27
ME
My Daddy is a former Marine, raised by a career Air Force Colonel. So, growing up, obedience was often communicated and executed in military fashion. Daddy said, “Jump!” And on the way up, I would ask, “How high?” Questions like “Why?” were not well-received. Even understanding and [...]
