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The Prayer of Faith by James R. Coggins

In James 5, James was encouraging his Christian readers to pray by pointing out the example of Elijah: “Elijah was a human being, even as we are. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain … Continue reading

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In All Circumstances by James R. Coggins

In the Bible book named after him, James talks a lot about dealing with suffering, but not all of life is hard. James concludes his letter with an exhortation to make God central in all parts of our lives (James … Continue reading

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Advice for Difficult Circumstances by James R. Coggins

James 1:2 states: “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds.” The following passage, James 1:2-18, goes on to offer us insight for whenever we encounter “trials.” The Greek word is peirasmos, which … Continue reading

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A Worldly Pursuit of God? By James R. Coggins

If the duty of human beings is to know God, we know we must spend much time in prayer, contemplation, and Bible study. In order to devote their full time to this pursuit, some have become monks. On the other … Continue reading

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It’s My Birthday! By James R. Coggins

This blog is being posted on my birthday. It is noteworthy that I was born so close to the winter solstice. I once asked my sister, “Did you notice that the days kept getting shorter and darker until I was … Continue reading

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Jesus and His Family by James R. Coggins

During Jesus’ earthly ministry, His earthly family, His mother and brothers, did not accept Him as the Messiah. At one point, they even thought He was insane and tried to take Him into care (Mark 3:21). But this does not … Continue reading

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Swinging on Fish Hooks by Julie Arduini

Don’t you love those little a-ha moments God gives? Or if you’re like me, sometimes they are more like ahem. I tend to listen to a sermon or read a devotion and think how the material would be perfect for … Continue reading

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