Posted on August 5, 2015
James: Faith Meets Reality—Live Out Your Faith!
Today we wrap up our study of James. Thanks for joining me as we’ve learned how Faith Meets Reality. I’ve enjoyed sharing this journey with you, and am already looking forward to the next study that brings us… Read More
Posted on July 15, 2015
James 5:1-6—What Is and What Should Be
I once heard a great story about Tony Campolo (a well-known Christian teacher and activist who—for the record—has taken a recent stance on several moral issues that fails to match the biblical quality of his early ministry). He… Read More
Posted on July 8, 2015
James 4:13-17—Deo Volente
Are you a list-maker? Time-management experts insist that lists are vital if we want to accomplish something with our days. They promise, keep a to-do list and you’ll get things done! I see the logic, but I’ve discovered… Read More
Posted on July 1, 2015
James 4:11-12—No Right to Judge
Suppose… You enter a courtroom by way of the judge’s chamber door. You’re wearing the judge’s robe and wielding his gavel. You sit down in his chair behind the bench. You speak forcefully, calling the courtroom to… Read More
Posted on June 24, 2015
James 4:7-10—The Ten Commandments of James or How To Get Close to God
Most anyone who knows anything about the Bible has heard of the Ten Commandments. The Ten Commandments are the foundation of the Old Testament Law, a summary of how to be close to a holy Almighty God. The… Read More
Posted on June 10, 2015
James 4:1-7—When Answers Don’t Come
Tonya* wanted a better job. She’d prayed a long time for a position that would be higher-paying and physically less taxing than her current job. She brought the need to our prayer group. We began to pray… Read More
Posted on May 27, 2015
James 3:13-18—Two Ways to be Wise
Last week’s study covered control of our tongues—an uncomfortable subject that steps on our toes. At some point we’ve all spoken words we regret, words that hurt someone, words that set off a sad chain reaction. This two-line… Read More
