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Send us a text James 5:17–20 reminds us that Elijah, though human like us, prayed with great faith and God answered. James ends his letter by urging believers to care for those who wander from the truth. Through prayer and loving restoration, we reflect God’s mercy and participate in His work of saving and restoring souls.

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Send us a text James teaches that the prayer of faith brings both physical and spiritual restoration, reminding believers that it is the Lord who heals, forgives, and raises up. True faith in prayer is not about controlling outcomes but trusting God’s character and will. Confession and prayer within the body of Christ open the door to healing and unity, as believers humbly depend on God and one another. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful because it is offered through faith in Christ...

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Send us a text In Episode 14, Pastor Keith reflects on James 5:13–14, where believers are called to pray in suffering, sing in joy, and seek prayer in sickness. This passage teaches us that every season of life is an invitation to draw nearer to God in dependence and faith.

Send us a text In this episode of Moments of Worship, Pastor Keith McMinn reflects on James 5:12, where believers are called to live with integrity and truthfulness. He explains that when James says, “Let your yes be yes and your no be no,” he is urging followers of Christ to be people whose words can be trusted without the need for oaths or exaggerated promises. Pastor McMinn connects this command to Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 5, emphasizing that honest speech reflects the character of God, ...

Send us a text In this episode of Moments of Worship, Pastor Keith McMinn reflects on James 5:10–11, where believers are called to look to the prophets and to Job as examples of patient endurance in suffering. The prophets remained faithful to God’s calling despite rejection and hardship, demonstrating that obedience often brings difficulty but always honors God. Job’s story reveals that even in deep pain and loss, God’s purposes are compassionate and merciful. Together, their examples teach ...

Send us a text In this episode, Pastor Keith McMinn reflects on James 5:7–9 and calls believers to patient endurance as they await the Lord’s return. Using the image of a farmer waiting for the harvest, he illustrates how faith matures through seasons of waiting and trial. James reminds us to strengthen our hearts and guard against grumbling, knowing that the Judge is near. True patience is not passive but anchored in the promise that Christ will soon set all things right.

Send us a text In this episode, Pastor Keith reflects on James’s warning to the rich who oppress the poor. James declares that withheld wages and the cries of mistreated workers reach the ears of the Lord of hosts, reminding us that God sees every act of injustice. Pastor Keith contrasts this greed and self-indulgence with the generosity of Christ, who became poor for our sake. Listeners are urged to live with integrity, compassion, and open-handed generosity—reflecting God’s justice and merc...

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Send us a text In this episode of Moments of Worship, Pastor Keith McMinn examines James 5:1–3, where believers are warned against placing their trust in earthly riches. Using the image of decaying treasure, he shows how wealth that once seemed valuable eventually corrodes and bears witness against the heart that clings to it. Pastor Keith explains that James’s call to “weep and howl” is not about poverty but repentance—a call to turn from misplaced confidence in possessions and to treasure C...

Send us a text In this episode of Moments of Worship, Pastor Keith McMinn reflects on James 4:15–17, where believers are reminded to live with humble dependence on God’s will. Pastor Keith highlights how easily we forget that every breath and opportunity comes from the Lord. He explains that saying “If the Lord wills” is not mere habit or hesitation, but a declaration of trust in God’s sovereignty over every detail of life. The episode challenges listeners to submit their plans, ambitions, an...

Send us a text In this episode of Moments of Worship, Pastor Keith McMinn reflects on James 4:13–14, where believers are warned against presuming upon the future. He shares how easily our confidence shifts from trusting God to trusting our own plans. Through a reminder that life is like a mist—brief and fragile—Pastor Keith calls listeners to humble dependence on God’s will rather than self-assured planning. This episode challenges believers to submit their schedules, ambitions, and decisions...

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Send us a text In this episode, Pastor Keith McMinn examines James 4:11–12, where believers are warned against speaking evil of one another and taking God’s role as judge. He highlights the seriousness of slander and gossip, explaining that condemning others places us in a position only God rightfully holds. Pastor Keith emphasizes that God alone has authority to judge and that our calling is to humility, love, and accountability, rather than criticism. Practical applications include examinin...

Send us a text In this episode of Moments of Worship, Pastor Keith McMinn reflects on James 4:9–10 and the call to humble ourselves before the Lord. Drawing from the wisdom of John Calvin—“Until men truly know themselves, they will never seek God”—he explains that true humility begins with seeing our sin in light of God’s holiness. This is not despair but repentance that leads to grace. Pastor Keith reminds listeners that God exalts those who bow low before Him, turning sorrow over sin into t...

Send us a text In this episode of Moments of Worship, Pastor Keith McMinn reflects on James 4:7–8. Using the illustration of moving closer to a weak cell signal in his office, he explains that as we submit to God and resist the devil, He draws near to us. Drawing near involves both outward repentance and inward humility, turning our hearts fully toward God. Listeners are encouraged to take intentional steps toward Him, trusting His promise to meet them with grace and presence.