Philip Dampier's Blog

Double Duty The Jewish nation expected a messiah to free them from their enemies. The Gentile world needed a savior to free them from the promise of death. God saw a world of sin without a savior and sent His Son to eliminate the penalty of sin for both parties.…

Chapter 4, Verse 10 “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you.” I don’t think there is much doubt that James is speaking of spiritual things rather than worldly things. James is reflecting on his quote of Proverbs 3:34 in verse six. As was mentioned in that verse it…

The blog will be on vacation for the next week or so. A new story will begin on the first Friday.

Chapter 4, Verse 9, “Be wretched and mourn and weep. Let your laughter be turned to mourning and your joy to gloom.” What are you saying, James? Why should I be wretched? Why would God want me to mourn and weep? I thought the whole idea was for salvation to bring…

When I’m Feeling Lonely (Philip Dampier) When I’m feeling lonely, thou art my one true friend And I need you only, my broken heart to mend. Come to me dear Savior, when you hear me call Grant me loving favor, let your blessings fall. When I’m feeling sorrow, thou are…

Chapter 4, Verse 8 “Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.“ How near do you wish God to be to you? Here is God’s promise to come as near to you as you will come to…

Chapter 4, Verse 6 “But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” Augustine is reported to have said that God gives what He demands. Thank God! His demands are too great, but His grace is greater than the demands. All is…