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 January 7, 2015
#87: The Right Orientation
A few days ago, Jim was trying to describe for me a new route he’d found—a faster way to get to a favorite spot. I knew the intersection he was talking about. But he said to turn left… Read More
Posted on October 8, 2014
#74: A Mighty Mite
An old story tells of a conversation between a hen and a hog. The hen approached the hog one day and said, “Our farmer has been so good to us. We always have plenty to eat. Our barn… Read More
Posted on April 2, 2014
#48: The Beauty of a Cross
At a local jewelry store window, two young women were examining an Easter display of cross necklaces, discussing which was “prettiest.” The people of Jesus’ day would have thought it an odd conversation. To them, there was nothing… Read More
Posted on January 15, 2014
#37: Crisis Faith or Constant Faith?
Where were you on 9/11? Most people recall with crystal clarity where they were when the first hijacked plane hit the World Trade Center. Most also know where they were on the first Sunday after 9/11. Churches all… Read More
Posted on January 1, 2014
#35: Trust Without Borders
How far do I trust God? Have I ever had one single moment of true faith that had no boundaries? That’s the challenging issue raised in Oceans, a wonderful song by Hillsong United that’s based on Peter’s walk… Read More
Posted on September 11, 2013
#19: How to Handle Betrayal
Has a friend turned on you? exposed secrets you’d spoken in confidence? lied about you? Worse, has a spouse broken your trust? If so, you know the pain of betrayal. It hurts. You’ve cried, “How could I have… Read More
Posted on June 4, 2013
God’s Test or Satan’s Trap? Part 2
You’re grappling with a decision, unsure whether this is a test from God or a trap from Satan. You want to please God, to make the right choice. But you’re not certain how to know God’s test from… Read More
