Category: The Point Is

The Point Is … Wounded 11/26/2020

by James Collins “He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.” Psalm 147:3 The hood of her jacket was pulled low over her face hiding her eyes. Without exception, she wore the same long-sleeve hoodie, even in warm weather. Juston glanced at her and smiled as she stepped onto the school bus. “Hello, Angelica,” he said. She gripped the… Continue reading The Point Is … Wounded 11/26/2020

The Point Is … Periodically 10/29/2020

by James Collins “For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” Romans 6:23    I understand people today don’t believe in spanking kids, but I was raised in a different time. Spanking was a daily occurrence for me.   Corporal punishment was still in the… Continue reading The Point Is … Periodically 10/29/2020

The Point Is … Better Late Than Never 10/22/2020

by James Collins “Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” James 5:16 Over the years, I have been blessed to receive many letters from readers. Many of those letters asked questions. One reader wrote, “Dear Pastor James, you… Continue reading The Point Is … Better Late Than Never 10/22/2020

The Point is … A Winning Team 10/15/2020

by James Collins “And there shall be no more curse: but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him: And they shall see his face; and his name shall be in their foreheads. And there shall be no night there; and they need… Continue reading The Point is … A Winning Team 10/15/2020

The Point is … The Best Day Ever 10/8/2020

by James Collins “Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.” Psalm 103:1  Very few ladies have been as blessed as my wife, Amanda.   Besides the obvious blessing of me rescuing her from being a sad unmarried spinster, there have been many other blessings which have come… Continue reading The Point is … The Best Day Ever 10/8/2020

The Point is … Worthless 10/1/2020

by James Collins “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8 But I don’t want a dog,” I said. My wife persisted, “Well, I do. Besides, you are gone most of the time. A dog would be good company for me while you’re… Continue reading The Point is … Worthless 10/1/2020

The Point Is … WOW! 9/24/2020

by James Collins “Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name.” Philippians 2:9 I grew up in the country. One of the funny things about country people is they often name their children multiple, crazy names. You can’t be country unless you have at least two or three… Continue reading The Point Is … WOW! 9/24/2020

The Point Is … I Once Was Blind 9/17/2020

by James Collins “He answered and said, Whether he be a sinner or no, I know not: one thing I know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see” John 9:25 Many years ago, a family moved to a little Southern town. There were three children in the family, two older daughters and a little boy.… Continue reading The Point Is … I Once Was Blind 9/17/2020

The Point Is … Nothing to Fear 9/3/2020

by James Collins “The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?” Psalm 27:1 My dog, Socks, is a Miniature Schnauzer. We named him Socks because he is black, but his feet are white. He is a little dog, but he… Continue reading The Point Is … Nothing to Fear 9/3/2020