by Neil Ellis | Sep 17, 2015 | Devotionals
We continue our series on James this Sunday. The opening verse from our passage has James asking the following question, “Who is wise and understanding among you?” An interesting question that might find some individuals boasting of their worthiness and...
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 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 | Aug 27, 2015 | Devotionals
A quick search on Google for the saying ‘count your blessings’ brings up the hymn of the same name. It is meant to be an uplifting hymn reminding Christians of the many blessings we have received by God. Each verse places us in a situation that is...
by Neil Ellis | Aug 20, 2015 | Devotionals
At most churches, on most Sunday’s we do not hear a loud triumphant call to battle. We might shout for joy for all that God has done. We may give thanks for God’s mercy in our lives. We may pray for forgiveness and continuing grace. However, we do not...
by Neil Ellis | Aug 13, 2015 | Devotionals
On the surface our Old Testament reading appears to describe the peaceful transition of power between King David and his son Solomon. Our reading opens with David’s death and then continues describing Solomon and his desire for wisdom. This reading which begins...
