Fishing hook, fresh peach, shadow at dusk, and a mirror. How do all these things fit together? James in his first chapter uses these items to help us avoid temptations and live a good life pleasing to God. Listen and find out.

We all know it's good to pray. Often though we wonder if it is heard or works. This lesson provides some direction on prayer.

Not many years after Jesus ascended into heaven, Christians found themselves hated, persecuted, and mistreated. James words help Christians focus on something other than the suffering.

The writer of this book introduces himself as a servant. What is and is not a servant? When we are a follower of Jesus we too are servants of him. So if we also are servants, what is and is not our service?

When there is a death of a close family member, pet or friend we go through many stages of grief. This study provides understanding, acceptance and help as we or someone we know faces a major loss.

Because we are flawed humans, our best efforts and plans sometimes work, and other times fall apart. We all have bad days caused by this reason or that. What then? Today’s study provides hope in the midst of disaster.

There is a lot of talk these days about what is an “ethical strategy”. Is it a Godly plan or an evil scheme? Naomi in today’s Bible Study may help us understand the difference between these two.

God doesn’t map out all events. If he did God would be involved with sin. God does, however, step in and bring good when there seems to be only bad. In doing this, often, the least likely people are involved. Why? But of course, because they trust God. And so in this lesson God speaks to us today.

The story is repeated many times in many ways. Life is going good. Everything is coming your way. And then the bottom falls out! This happens to God’s people as well. Today we begin looking at one such family. How do they respond? What helps them hold it together?

The title of this lesson has two meanings. First, we are re-running parts of lesson 1 as there are many new listeners. Second, God spoke his word to people long ago. In this lesson these words are brought and given meaning to you in the present.