God Centered Life

As we go through this season as a church and in the world at large, we need to think through how we can rebuild biblically, so we're studying Nehemiah. The pandemic has been a challenge for both individuals and ministries, and as we begin to come out of it, we'll need to reconnect and rebuild many ministries and programs.

Here James applies his teaching at a personal level. With all the categories that he's been dealing with, he now comes down to the level of particular, the personal, and the individual.

Here James applies his teaching at a personal level. With all the categories that he's been dealing with, he now comes down to the level of particular, the personal, and the individual.

Instead of speculating on the future, look at what you're going to do right now. Don't let speculation about future possibilities be an excuse to avoid present responsibilities. James teaches us how to plan for the futureGod willing.

Instead of speculating on the future, look at what you're going to do right now. Don't let speculation about future possibilities be an excuse to avoid present responsibilities. James teaches us how to plan for the futureGod willing.

The Puritans put it best: we are justified by faith alone, but not but the faith that remains alone. Faith must lead to works. Jesus' teaching on this matter is the clearesthe uses the image of a tree and its fruit. If you're really converted, you'll bear the fruit.

The Puritans put it best: we are justified by faith alone, but not but the faith that remains alone. Faith must lead to works. Jesus' teaching on this matter is the clearesthe uses the image of a tree and its fruit. If you're really converted, you'll bear the fruit.

A common objection heard today is that there are all different kinds of Christians. Some are more into faith and belief; others are more into social justice and taking care of the poor. James addresses the challenging topic of faith without works.

A common objection heard today is that there are all different kinds of Christians. Some are more into faith and belief; others are more into social justice and taking care of the poor. James addresses the challenging topic of faith without works.

God is aware of our situations and is watching over us, yet we have difficulties and troubles. Where is God when life hurts? Psalm 121 explores an answer to this question.