What would your response be when life is going smoothly and takes an unexpected turn? This is the story of Job. Scripture: Job 1:1; 2:1-10

How do we understand the power of prayer and praying for others? Scripture: James 5:13-20

Jesus wants to build a church where we can see the possibilities in one another. Scripture: James 3:13-4:3, 7-8

Our words have the power to destroy -- or bless. Scripture: James 3:1-12

When we consider everyone to be in the image of God, who are God's favorite people? Scripture: James 2:1-10

The book of James provides us with practical ways to live our lives as believers. Scripture: James 1:17-27

Do we use the opportunities God has given us today, or trust instead in waiting and an uncertain future? 2 Timothy 4:9-13, 19-22

Solomon had the opportunity to ask for whatever he wanted in a dream. What do we do with the gifts we are given? Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-4; 3:3-10

A brown and seemingly lifeless garden is the very place where hope and life can spring forth. And, the practice of gratitude is the Spirit's invitation to get our hands in the dirt when we participate in God's redeeming work. Colossians 2:6-7

Love God. Love others. Jesus says that these are the most important commandments -- and then shows them in a breakfast conversation with Peter. Scripture: Matthew 22: 36-40