As Christians, our goal is to imitate Him – to be Christ-like. Our actions are seen by others as a reflection of what Christ teaches. If we show partiality, we leave the impression that Jesus Himself is partial. If we are not careful, our partiality will taint the glory of the Lord. In James...

I was asked to do a F1A on James 2:1 only but I thought the verses that followed really painted the entire picture. When I read this passage, two stories came to mind. The one Chris Case recently shared about how Saul’s replacement for King of Israel was selected and the guidelines Samuel...

As I read this particular verse of James, I began to think of the events of the last couple of weeks here at Cumberland Community Church. Of the living examples of real religion, who demonstrated by their lives and actions, religion that passes muster before God. Faith in Action recently, the...

Boy am I in trouble. If this verse is true in it’s simplicity I am just toast. You wouldn’t know it to look at me but I can display a fiery temper at times. Ask Jon and (I am sorry to say) Abby and they can confirm what you may not see on the outside to be true. It would be easy to blame...

As I read the Bible more and more the scriptures are becoming clearer in what God’s word says. Each Sunday as Alan brings the message to us and we study his word together I learn something more each time. Each time I learn something I didn’t know before or what I knew before has a totally...

How often do we miss the small opportunities to make an impact on someone’s life and be a witness for Christ? I read James 1:24 and thought about how easy it is to focus on the larger and more visible opportunities to serve and witness like Missions Trips and FIA Sundays, but we forget who...