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James concludes his letter by reminding his brethren (The Church) to wait on the Lord. We are to be a patient people, accepting suffering and enduring it by running to Jesus every time.

James begins to close his letter with harsh words for those who ignore the poor and abuse their wealth. In James' tough talk we remember that God is a loving God who brings judgement and punishment, and that makes His mercy and redemption that much sweeter.

James reminds us to hope in the fact that our days are numbered, to speak kind words, and to obey God. But ultimately, James points us to the one who did all of these things perfectly.

James reminds us that the biggest obstacle in our way for living a holy life...is us. Our pride stops us from helping others, from worshipping, and keeps us in the dark. Bob Agan delivers words of warning and hope in chapter 4.

James dedicates almost an entire chapter in his letter to the power of words. Words seem small, but they have the ability to do big things. Awesome big things, or terrible.

Our words are powerful tools that can build or destroy. Every part of human existence is caused by or surrounded by words. Join us as we spend time in James chapter 3 and Psalm 86 talking about...talking!

Is it faith alone that save us? What about our works? Does what we do matter, or is it more about what we believe? James shows us that these two things are not separate. In fact the only true kind of faith, is a faith that works.

In the second half of James chapter 1 James leans in to the difference between true and false religion. True Christianity changes our hearts. False Christianity leaves us just like we were.

Chapter 1 of James is full of wisdom for trials, prayer, and endurance. God invites His people to draw closer to him, no matter what our circumstances are.

Bo Bradshaw concludes out morning devotions on prayer with the details of how we pray to God along with some personal examples.