James states that faith without works is dead being alone. It's like a body without a spirit. I've seen many Christians try to make their life of faith fruitful without acting on their faith. I once heard it said that if we keep doing the same thing, we'll always get the same result. As Pastor's, Pam and I often give counsel and instruction to people regarding life situations. There are few things more disappointing than to know that the time you spend counseling is largely ignored and; thus, the life is not changed. How much more should we heed what the Holy Spirit is telling us, or nudging us to do! He has the answer to every situation. He can guide us, teach us, counsel us and interact us; but we have to be willing to follow His instruction. By spending time in God's word with a heart ready to obey and by listening to the Holy Spirit, we can have victory in any of life's circumstances. Paul once declared: "But thanks be to God, who always leads us as captives in Christ’s triumphal procession and uses us to spread the aroma of the knowledge of him everywhere." Pastor Brad