Does David's Faithlessness Nullify the Faithfulness of God?

In the context of our passage, James is writing to people who are suffering. Some are being defrauded by their employers, who are withholding their daily wages. This meant that they could not provide food for their families. James assures them that while they're suffering now, he encourages them to be patient and wait for the Lord's return, and He will straighten out the situation. I admit that wh...

I have never been a good test taker. The absolute dread that overtakes my entire mind and body before a test is overwhelming. The first test I ever took in college resulted in a grade of 48 (yes, out of 100). I panicked. I sat in my chair and sweated through a shirt, my mind went blank, and I made up most of the answers. Unfortunately, the tests continued throughout college. They were guaranteed. ...

In late September to early October, many of us get excited for football season, pumpkin spice lattes, and for the Texas heat to finally dip into the 80s. But for our Jewish neighbors, this time of year marks preparation for their most holy day, Yom Kippur. The term means “Day of Atonement” and originates from when Israel sinned by worshiping the golden calf. Moses ascended Mount Sinai again to int...