by Mike James
In the Gospel of Matthew 5:19 we read this interesting verse: Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. The question I’d like to answer here is what is meant by “these least commandments.”
Continue readingHave you ever thought of yourself as a piece of a puzzle that God is putting together? Each piece is unique in shape, color and size just as each one of us is unique.
by Mike James
In our last blog, we discussed some ideas to help us resolve conflict. Due to a presentation I am giving this month, I was able to do some research on this subject—so much so that I have enough data for another blog on conflict resolution.
Continue reading“Houston, we have a problem!” A famous line from the Apollo 13 flight to the moon but also a good reminder of the state of affairs within the Churches today!
by Mike James
Later this month, I will be working with a ministry in the Jamaican Church to discuss conflict resolution in marriage. In doing the research on this presentation, I decided to write this blog to offer some data that may help us in resolving all kinds of conflict. Perhaps I will provide more data in my next blog.
Continue readingChrist said He came to do the will of the Father. He also said those who do the will of the Father will enter His Kingdom! So what is the Will of the Father?
by Mike James
You have probably heard of the placebo effect. The “placebo effect” has to do with a patient taking a pill that has no medical properties, yet in many cases, taking that pill leads to an improvement for a physical or mental issue. You usually hear of this effect taking place without the patient’s knowledge of whether the pill had medicine or not.
Continue readingIs the “Once Saved Always Saved” doctrine out of the Bible or is this a man-made doctrine?
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