In this lesson, Kyle teaches from James 4:1-12, focusing particularly on verse 8. He begins by establishing the historical context of James, explaining that it was written around 50-52 AD by James, the half-brother of Jesus, who initially didn't believe in Christ but became a devoted follower after witnessing the resurrected Jesus (referencing Matthew 13:55, Acts 21, and 1 Corinthians 15:3-7). The main message centers on what to do when feeling distant from God, emphasizing that God doesn't move away from us - we move away from Him through sin and worldliness. Shuler explains that drawing near to God requires two key steps from James 4:8: "cleansing your hands" (confessing and repenting of sin) and "purifying your hearts" (aligning our thoughts and attitudes with God's will). He concludes with a personal testimony about his own period of spiritual distance during his college years, using his experience as a cautionary tale about the dangers of becoming too friendly with worldly influences.