FAITH IN ACTION

Living Stones Series: First Published in All Around Old Bridge Publication – June, 2026, Pastor Lloyd Pulley

Many people think faith is just believing certain things about God, going to church occasionally, or trying to be a good person, but the Bible presents faith as something much deeper and more practical. In James 2:18, we read: “Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works.” In other words, real faith can be seen. It changes how we live!

We live in a word full of empty words and promises made and broken. People say they care, and yet they often fail to act—that is why genuine faith stands out! This kind of faith moves beyond talk and is visible in everyday life. Faith is shown in kindness when no one is watching. It is seen in honesty when it would be easier to lie. There is evidence of it in forgiveness when bitterness feels justified. Genuine faith reveals itself through compassion for the lost and hurting.

Christian faith is not about earning God’s approval by doing enough good deeds. It begins with trusting in Jesus—that He came to rescue us, forgive us, and give us new life. When someone truly trusts Him, that person is born again, a new creation, and something which has changed inside naturally begins to show up outwardly in our actions.

You may not consider yourself religious, but you likely know there must be more to life than appearances and empty words. Jesus offers something real—a relationship with Him, the God Who transforms the heart!

Faith in action begins with just one step—turning to Him honestly. Come as you are! Ask Him to reveal Himself to you and when He does, your life will never be the same!