James H Boyd Gospel Ministries

08/23/2026

Does the Bible really endorse slavery or genocide? What about the death penalty?

https://youtube.com/shorts/gBKHqsx376I?is=RKPZjEM-82bP3-Gd

08/20/2026

COMING SOON: My first full length book!

08/01/2026

🚨BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!🚨

I'm excited to have published my first study guide!

“Hard Questions, Holy God” was born out of conversations with skeptics, honest seekers, and fellow Christians who asked difficult questions about the Bible, and, at times, questions I wrestled with myself.

Rather than avoiding these issues, I wanted to examine them carefully and faithfully. This book tackles challenging topics like the conquest of Canaan, slavery, and the death penalty, with the conviction that God is both holy and just.

My prayer is that this book will strengthen the faith of believers, encourage honest questions, and help readers approach difficult passages with greater confidence in God's Word.

It's available as both ebook and PDF at https://boyd-ministries.com/

If you find it helpful, an Amazon review would be greatly appreciated!

07/31/2026

The Best Is Not Behind You
No matter what yesterday holds, Christ offers a future filled with purpose.

He invites us to lay down our shame, guilt, and failures, and receive His forgiveness, righteousness, and life.

In Christ, your past is forgiven, your present has purpose, and your future belongs to God.
Discussion Question: What encouragement would you give someone struggling to let go of the past?

Read more: https://boyd-ministries.com/making-peace-with-the-past/

07/31/2026

Your Story Isn't Over
Church hurt may be part of your testimony, but it doesn't have to become your identity.
God specializes in redeeming broken stories.
The people who hurt you don't get the final chapter.
Jesus does.
Whether your wounds are fresh or decades old, Christ is still able to restore hope, renew joy, and lead you forward.

Read the complete article: https://boyd-ministries.com/overcoming-church-hurt/

07/30/2026

Stop Looking Through the Rearview Mirror

Imagine trying to drive while looking only into your rearview mirror. You wouldn't get very far.
Many of us live exactly that way, constantly replaying old wounds, mistakes, or missed opportunities.

The past can inform us, but it should never imprison us.

Discussion Question: What helps you stay focused on where God is leading instead of where you've been?

Read more: https://boyd-ministries.com/making-peace-with-the-past/

07/29/2026

The Difference Between Regret and Repentance

Not all sorrow is the same.

Paul distinguishes between worldly sorrow, which leads to despair, and godly sorrow, which leads to repentance and life.

One keeps us trapped in shame. The other leads us to Christ.

Discussion Question: How have you experienced God's grace after a season of failure?
Read more: https://boyd-ministries.com/making-peace-with-the-past/

07/28/2026

Learn from Yesterday Without Living There
God doesn't waste our failures if we're willing to learn from them. Your past can become a teacher without becoming your prison.

Regret can either become a chain that holds us back or a classroom that helps us grow. The difference is what we do with it.

Discussion Question: What difficult lesson has God used to shape your faith?
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Discover how Christ enables us to make peace with the past. Learn the difference between regret and repentance and find hope, healing, and a new beginning.

07/27/2026

Your Past Is Not Your Identity
Most people carry regrets. We replay conversations, revisit failures, and wonder what might have been. But the gospel tells us that our identity is not rooted in our worst moments—it's rooted in Jesus Christ.

Discussion Question: What truth from Scripture has helped you move beyond your past?
Read more: https://boyd-ministries.com/making-peace-with-the-past/

07/23/2026

Don't Heal Alone
When we've been hurt in church, it's tempting to isolate ourselves.
But isolation rarely produces healing.
The answer to unhealthy churches isn't abandoning God's people altogether. It's finding healthy believers who love Christ, teach His Word, and walk in humility.
Don't let one painful experience rob you of the fellowship God designed for your growth.

Read more: https://boyd-ministries.com/overcoming-church-hurt/