James 4:13-17

Fasting is not a common practice in the modern church, but for centuries believers have found fasting to be a means to godliness. In this study, Bro. Michael looks at the proper motivations for fasting and gives some practical tips to help us learn to fast.

James 4:11-12; cf. John 13:34-35, 1 John 4:7-12, Romans 2:1-3, 14:10-13

James 4:1-10

Prayer is the breath of God within the Christian's lungs. In this study, Bro. Michael helps us see God's purposes for prayer and some ways of deepening our prayer life.

The spiritual discipline of meditation is a means of hiding the Word into our hearts (Psalm 119:11). In this study, Bro. Michael invites us to stop and meditate on Scripture. After looking at the need and some practical tips, he leads us to meditate on John 11:25.

Taking in God's Word is a foundational discipline for the Christian life. In this study, Bro. Michael looks at the ways we can intake God's Word: hearing, reading, study, and observation. Then we take time to hear and read God's word as various people share their favorite passages.

James 3:1-12

1 Timothy 4:7-8; Matthew 11:28-30; John 14:21-24; Luke 9:23-26

James 2:14-26