The book of James helps us understand how faith and works go hand-in-hand. Danette Clifton Banish encourages us to ask ourselves important questions about our faith journey based on what we read in this epistle.

Paul wrote to the church at Thessalonica to encourage them to stay strong in their faith amid persecution. Suzanne Scott Trammell challenges us to be looking for those we can encourage when they're facing challenging situations.

Philip Galyon encourages us to rethink what humility means in this week's podcast.

Conflict is not new to the church. That's what the church at Corinth was experiencing in this week's reading. Rev. Rick Owen talks about unhealthy patterns of dissension that threaten the church even today. What can we learn from their growing pains?

Stewardship is a blending of spiritual gifts, generosity, and giving to God in appreciation for all God does for us. Mike O'Kelley of the United Methodist Foundation believes it's important to foster the future through our gifts. Listen as he explains how each of us has a unique role to play in building up the body of Christ.

Becky Walker describes the book of Acts as an action-packed story of the early church revolving around the day of Pentecost. The early disciples were empowered to raise their voices to share the message God sends. As you read Acts, be reminded that the same power is ours.

Rev. Ben James believes that the elements of popular epic fantasy stories can also be found in the story of Jesus Christ—which is an epic story but not a fantasy!