The two things that they (whoever “they” may be) say should not be brought up are religion and politics. Certainly, social media has put that theory to the test and proven it to be true. Nothing like reading a war of electron words for entertainment. But truly, those are questions and conversations that do come up eventually, particularly when you start to take a dating relationship to the next le...  Read More

James 1:22-25 “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. DO WHAT IT SAYS. Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror  and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it—not forgetting what the...  Read More

James 1:19-21 “My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this:  Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you.”           The nickname “diarrhea mouth” isn’t just...  Read More

Main Point and Overview:   In this next section, James bridges the all-important gap of knowledge and action. It’s not enough to know about the truth; you must do the truth! He gives to us some important formulas beginning with QUICK TO LISTEN + SLOW TO SPEAK + SLOW TO ANGER. The key to growing our relationships, both with God and others, is our intentional application of this spiritual formula. W...  Read More

2 Timothy 2:22-26 "Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels. And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful. Opponents must be gently instructe...  Read More

Sin. I’ve done it and shamefully continue to do so in one form or another. Sometimes it’s my actions but more so it’s my thoughts. Regardless, it’s wrong in the eyes of God and I’ve experienced a variety of consequences and embarrassment. Can you relate with remorse, guilt, and shame? Can you relate to the consequences; personal, familial, societal, and spiritual separation from God? And let’s not...  Read More