Tag Archives: faith and works

Visible Faith

One of my favorite episodes in the life of Jesus is recorded in chapter two of Mark’s gospel. There we read the account of how Jesus heals and forgives a paralyzed man who was carried to Jesus by four of … Continue reading

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Just Sitting There

In a nearby town, an abandoned car sits in the parking lot of a convenience store at the corner of a busy intersection. Every day, cars pass by, on their way to various destinations, their drivers with urgent matters to … Continue reading

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Faith in Action

“As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead.”—James 2:26. Most Christians are familiar with the phrase—“Faith without works is dead.” However, far too many live as though their motto is this—“Faith without works is … Continue reading

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Finding Something Valuable

It’s interesting to watch people who comb the beach with their metal detectors, trying to find something valuable. They patiently walk at a very slow pace, waving their wands in front of them. Occasionally they will stop and focus on … Continue reading

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