MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

 Monday, September 16, 2024 faith works

In many Churches yesterday, one of the readings was from James 2.  The following is from a contemporary version:

“Dear friends, do you think you’ll get anywhere in this if you learn all the right words but never do anything? Does merely talking about faith indicate that a person really has it? For instance, you come upon an old friend dressed in rags and half-starved and say, “Good morning, friend! Be clothed in Christ! Be filled with the Holy Spirit!” and walk off without providing so much as a coat or a cup of soup—where does that get you? Isn’t it obvious that God-talk without God-acts is outrageous nonsense?”

‭‭James‬ ‭2‬:‭14‬-‭17‬ ‭MSG‬‬

I have driven and supported a Georgetown Texas program called “Faith in Action”.  Volunteers drive senior citizens to their appointments.  Two closest friends started with me as Faith in Action ladies who needed rides. 

The concept is that giving rides to appointments is more than just being nice. It’s a mandate. Love your neighbors as yourself—hmmm—I love having food in my kitchen, clothes, and friends. Just because a person no longer drives doesn’t mean they can be ignored.  

We also went out to eat, enjoying each other's company. I talk about love wins, but I also have to DO love wins.  

Talk the talk AND walk the walk!  

Taking action to reduce hate and promote love is LOVE WINS.

And acts of love TRANSFORMS US!!

Karen Anne White

September 16, 2024