James Macdonald
James Macdonald
American author and pastor who founded Harvest Bible Chapel.
ProfessionReligious Leader
Date of Birth4 October 1960
trusting-him evidence knows
When you say, I don't know exactly what God is doing, but I know he's in control that's evidence you're trusting Him.
heat teach feels
You can't teach a person to love something. But you can get him to feel the heat of your love for something.
doors keys easy
Repentance is the key that unlocks the door to all that God has for us, but it is not easy.
infinite transcendence finite
I experience transcendence when something infinite reminds me I am finite.
humble painful humble-yourself
When it's personal and painful, humble yourself.
issues ability sufficient
God owns the truth. The issue is our ability to derive truth apart from God's sufficient Word.
father views giving
The marquee scrolling across our minds trying to reinterpret life reads: "God-Against-Us." This becomes the dominant lens through which our flesh interprets life. We no longer give our loving Father the benefit of the doubt. Instead, we view every event as conclusive proof that God is against us.
knowing mind variation
Ed Welch says that all counseling is a variation on a single theme: knowing and praying for the counselee. Of all the questions the counselor might ask, then, the central guiding question in the counselor's mind is, "How can I pray for you?
reality order perspective
When we pray, we are speaking to the One Whose eternal purpose and designs are unfolding as our present realities. In order to find hope in them, we must seek HIM and HIS perspective. This requires a keen understanding of the redemptive nature of our existence, which points to the glorious gospel of Christ.
should
The counselee should be aware that you are not God. Better yet, she should be aware that you are aware that you are not God.
desire battle ongoing
Whether you realize it or not, your ongoing battle with unbelief drives all your sinful thoughts, emotions, desires, and actions.
toxic rebellion believer
A rebellion against God, even as believers, is fueled by the toxic fumes of unbelief.
people loving-you stop-loving-you
The day you stop loving your people, they're not your people anymore.
humility style action
Humility is a do thing, not a feel thing. Humility is an action, not a style.