by Neil Ellis | Oct 8, 2015 | Devotionals
This Sunday we continue our study on Job. Last week we considered Job’s predicament and examined Suffering and the Question Why. This week we find ourselves in midst of Job’s dialogue with his friends. Our passage this week is a lament from Job. He is...
by Neil Ellis | Oct 6, 2015 | Prayer
Gracious God, It is so easy to forget. In the midst of our busy lives, It is so easy to forget. We enjoy comfort and security, Food and shelter are taken for granted. Violence is an abstract thought for many, The subject of movies and video games. We confess that we...
by Neil Ellis | Oct 5, 2015 | Sermons
The Book of Job deals with some of the most fundamental issues and questions of the human creature. It explores our need for understanding, expresses our desire for justice and in the midst of this has the presence of mind to ask relevant questions about the many...
by Neil Ellis | Oct 1, 2015 | Devotionals
Theodicy, the theological term for the attempt to answer the question if God is good why is there evil in the world? Perhaps put more simply, why do bad things happen to good people? These questions and more are considered in the book of Job. This is a book in the Old...
by Neil Ellis | Sep 29, 2015 | Prayer
Heavenly Father, You come to us as a child, You come to us as the wind, You come to us unbidden, You come to us in our time of need. In your son Jesus Christ We witness your love for us. Through his teaching and healing ministry We observe how you would have us live....
by Neil Ellis | Sep 28, 2015 | Sermons
Prayer is such a vital aspect of Christian discipleship. A critical link between us and God. In James’ final words to us we find a link between prayer and the call to action that is central to James’ understanding of our faith. Prayer to James is active...
by Neil Ellis | Sep 24, 2015 | Devotionals
I do not think there are enough ways for me to describe how incredible prayer is. It is a vital link of communication between us and God. Prayer with conviction can move people and inspire causes. Prayer allows us to search ourselves and question our own motivations....
by Neil Ellis | Sep 22, 2015 | Prayer
Gracious and loving God, You have walked the path of the homeless, Your son and his family fled their home, Living in an foreign country as refugees, The threat of death hung over him live a shadow. Hold out your hand to those who flee From danger, oppression and...
by Neil Ellis | Sep 21, 2015 | Sermons
What does it mean to be wise and where does wisdom come from? These are two questions that James writes about. His letter discusses earthly and heavenly wisdom. The question of ascribing wisdom to an individual can often be summed up by the position they hold or the...
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...
