Soaring Eagle Inspirations

FORTIFY YOUR FAITH! So far in James, Chapter One, we have considered the following truths James taught us: 1) How faith responds to trials or testings - verses 1-4 2) The importance and value of Seeking Divine Wisdom - verses 5-8 3) How faith handles Poverty and Plenty - verses 9-11 4) How faith responds to temptations - verses 12-17 Today our thoughts center on how Faith Responds to Truth - verses 18-27. These verses teach us how to Fortify Our Faith! The

TEMPTATION OR TRIAL? James has been so clear and decisive in Chapter 1, Verses 1-11, as he drove home to us the truths the Holy Spirit inspired him to teach. In no uncertain terms, he gave us the following truths: 1) Trials and testings are inevitable and necessary. 2) Trials and testings are sent to us by God. 3) Temptations are certain, and can lead to sin. 4) Temptations are never given to us by God 5) Trials and temptations are individual matters; highly pe

Courage to live a God-honoring life is absolutely necessary in this culture we live in! Fathers, and men in general, are under so much pressure today to compromise principles and character, and to conform to ungodly attitudes, behavior and values. The world, the flesh (our sinful nature) and the Devil make a strong case (through temptations) for us to yield and give in to an unrighteous life-style that clamors for their alligence. God's ideal Father seeks to live in acco