Posted on May 20, 2015
James 3:1-12—Legacy of a Tongue
During my college days a friend and I were looking at a bulletin board, checking out campus announcements while we caught up on each other’s lives. Conversation led to discussion about a mutual friend who was in a… Read More
Posted on May 13, 2015
James 2:14-26—Visible Faith
It was autumn of the year 1517, and the Catholic priest Martin Luther had a problem. He was increasingly troubled by the church’s do-this-do-that approach to godliness, especially when the required deeds had a big price tag attached…. Read More
Posted on May 6, 2015
James 2:1-13—Defenders Needed
“Be kind. Everyone you meet is fighting his own hard battle.” This quote has been credited to everyone from Ian MacLaren to Plato. No matter who first said it, it’s wise. Each of us has our own circumstances… Read More
Posted on April 29, 2015
James 1:13-27—Nothing But the Truth
Do you know someone who is a chronic liar, who lies when the truth would make more sense? They lose track of their stories, becoming increasingly confused about what’s true and what’s false. Eventually they believe their own… Read More
Posted on April 22, 2015
James 1:1-12—Purposeful Pain
Hi! Welcome to our brand-new study of the New Testament book of James—Faith Meets Reality. I’m expecting this journey to be much shorter than the one we just finished (nearly two years studying Mark’s gospel!). This study will… Read More
Posted on April 15, 2015
James: Faith Meets Reality
“Life stinks!” So read a small sign dangling in the rear window of a passing car—a pricey sporty BMW. Most of us assume a person able to afford a car like that would have life pretty good…. Read More
Posted on March 11, 2015
#95: Knowing Jesus
The groom waits joyfully at the front of the sanctuary. He’s dressed in his best, ready for the moment he’s planned for, sacrificed for, and anticipated for ages. Many witnesses have gathered to share the joy. The happy… Read More
Posted on February 18, 2015
#93: No Doubt About It
“I just can’t believe it!” Maybe you’ve said those words at some point, when you heard news that seemed beyond comprehension. In today’s study, we’ll see this reaction from Jesus’ disciples when the women brought word of His… Read More
