by Neil Ellis | Sep 14, 2015 | Sermons
How often do we consider how the words we speak might hurt or offend other people? Do we think before we speak or do we put the proverbial foot in our mouths? Our passage from James this morning looks at the sin we can commit when we are careless with how we speak....
by Neil Ellis | Sep 10, 2015 | Devotionals
Loose lips sink ships. A slogan that came into use during WWII. It was meant to limit soldiers into giving away important information. Another way of saying it is ‘careless talk costs lives’. While most of us today do not operate under such secrecy this...
by Neil Ellis | Sep 7, 2015 | Sermons
Today we continue our study of James. Our passage this morning deals with the distinctions we make between ourselves, the judgements that may occur as a result and finally with how James urges us to respond. You may find it helpful to read the article Who Gets to...
by Neil Ellis | Sep 3, 2015 | Devotionals
Who would you rather sit beside: A well dressed individual, wearing the latest in fashionable clothing A shabbily dressed individual, in old clothing that clearly had not been washed in some time At this point you probably think I am asking a trick question. Realizing...
by Neil Ellis | Sep 1, 2015 | Prayer
Gracious God, thank you for creating me in your image. Grant me the courage to explore what it means to be a child of God. Encourage me in all things, that I might seek your will and know your love. Give me a deeper understanding of you. Encourage me to follow your...
