Thoughtful Reflections on Faith and Life
I was asked today on Facebook about the difference between a speech and a sermon. I thought that was a good question and so I have decided to look more closely at it. What is a speech? According to one online dictionary, a speech (at least in the relevant context) is: A formal address or … Read More “What is the Difference Between a Speech and a Sermon?” »
A devotion based on James 3:9. The letter of James is one of the most practical letters in the New Testament. James, who was the half-brother of Jesus, was not interested in purely theoretical aspects of theology. While rooted in biblical theology, James spent much of his time working out the applications for the Christian. … Read More “Devotions: James” »
A message based on James 3:1-12. Introduction I love to have opportunities to preach. It is such an honour to be able to dig into the Scriptures and to build bridges between the original context and our present setting. And yet what passage am I assigned? I get to preach about the danger of the … Read More “Watch Your Tongue” »
