by James H Boyd | Mar 23, 2023 | Christian Living
Can Jesus be your savior without being your lord? The so-called “Lordship Salvation” debate has become one of the most divisive issues in the modern church. While both sides raise some valid points, I have concluded that the answer is much more nuanced...
by James H Boyd | Mar 13, 2023 | Articles From the Vault, Christian Living
Originally published on James and Dave’s Bible Page “Are Christians allowed to laugh, have fun and enjoy life?”When discussing my faith with others, this issue comes up frequently from Christians and non-Christians alike. When I was first introduced...
by James H Boyd | Mar 13, 2023 | Articles From the Vault, Christian Living
Originally published on James and Dave’s Bible Page “The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.” Nahum 1:7″God whispers in our pleasures, speaks in our conscience, but shouts in our pain. It is...
by James H Boyd | Mar 11, 2023 | Christian Living
Does God care about how we dress? Does He care if we wear jewelry? Does He care if ladies wear pants or makeup or how long our hair is? Which of these things are commands as opposed to which ones simply call for adapting to cultural norms of the time? Furthermore, how...
by James H Boyd | Mar 9, 2023 | Christian Living
[For my determined purpose is] that I may know Him – that I may progressively become more deeply and intimately acquainted with Him, perceiving and recognizing and understanding [the wonders of His Person] more strongly and more clearly (Phillipians 3:10...
by James H Boyd | Feb 4, 2023 | Christian Living
“And one cried to another, and said, ‘Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD of hosts: the earth is full of his glory.’” Isaiah 6:3 The above passage comes from a transformative event in the life of the prophet Isaiah in which he sees a magnificent vision of God’s glory...