This week we begin a new series “How do we cope with James?” This week we ask “How do we cope with ... Believing?” We all face difficulties in life and James has some great advice.
The Gospel Coalition have produced a playlist of 100 songs inspired by the book of James, and I intend to share some of those songs each day on the Blog, but you can listen to the full playlist during the next few weeks as we continue our studies in this book. I have benefited greatly from listening to these songs over and over again as I have asked God to speak from His word.
You can stream the playlist on Spotify or on Apple Music right now.
Here are the songs for today
The Law of Liberty/Mercy Over Judgment (2:8–13)
- “Liberty,” Shane and Shane
- “Mercy,” Amanda Cook
My sin forgiven
I'm blameless in your sight
My history rewritten
'Cause you delight in showing mercy
And mercy triumphs over judgment
You delight in showing mercy
And mercy triumphs over judgment
Oh, love great love
- “Storehouse,” The Gray Havens - I’ll go down to the storehouse of mercy - This is a beautiful song that is well worth a listen.
Youtube Playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLq2dO6q3VUIbGS7l8qyXDSrTrU3iXS_-y
I’ll add the songs to this playlist each day.
Let’s Pray For Edwin & Anne Kibathi (global mission workers to East Africans in the UK)
Give thanks that the congregation in London and fellowship groups in England are now starting to meet in-person and remember them in prayer. South Sudan Pray for the ministry and witness of the Presbyterian Church of South Sudan as well as their peace-building and humanitarian work. The United Nations recently warned that the slow pace of reforms and political disputes risks the return of a large-scale conflict. Pray for wise political leadership, progress and peace. |
“Reading Between The Lines” a series working through the bible looking at the well known phrases.
Jordan
Jesus’ hometown was technically Nazareth, a hamlet in Galilee, but later on he relocated to Capernaum by the Sea of Galilee. This was a strategic move, as bustling Capernaum became the epicentre of his ministry. Here, Jesus healed the sick, raised people from the dead, taught parables and called his disciples. From this small corner of the world, Christianity emerged and changed the world.
This year the Keswick Convention will be online, read all the latest news here.
https://mailchi.mp/8c15a5bebfc0/keswick-at-portstewart-news-may-2021?e=3d8faec842
Open Doors - World Watch List
Open Doors has released the World Watch List. The list of countries where it is most dangerous to be a Christian in 2021. The full list can be found here https://www.opendoorsuk.org/persecution/world-watch-list/ This week the focus is on China the 17th most dangerous country in the world to be a Christian. Read about it here https://www.opendoorsuk.org/persecution/world-watch-list/china/ |
Christian Unions Ireland
The prayer points for this week. 13 – 19 May – Continue to pray for the follow up from Ulster University Belfast CU’s (UUBCU) online events week ‘Curious’ in March. Pray for the students who came along and for the conversations about Jesus that students will continue to have in the coming weeks. – Pray for students across Ireland coming to the end of what has been a tumultuous year, as they face many end–of–term assignments and exams, with little connection and support for many. |
Audiobook on Youtube, The Pursuit Of God - A.W. Tozer
The times for yesterday’s Jigsaw
Derek 3:07
Frances 3:39
The Bank Holiday Weekend began with some beautiful weather, the Jigsaws this week are from photographs that Deirdre took in Portrush.
Play the "Portrush Wednesday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=001c0c57d0b5