So why was Herod so mean? Who were the wise men? Why does it matter?

Matthew's gospel is intentional in the way it is set up. We'll talk authorship and recipients in today's episode.

James speaks a lot about prayer and actively doing the things of faith. Check it out.

When we become the center of our own universe we tend to do things that are really not all that great. We can excuse just about any behavior when we are our own focus! So don't do that!

So the idea of licking your toes is pretty gross I get it. But think about how often we speak first and think second and thereby insert foot in mouth. The tongue has potential to do some pretty catastrophic harm. So watch it!

Easter is a time for joy and excitement, but the first Easter had a peculiar message. How will Easter affect your life today?

The sun has risen and so has the Son. What does this mean for you and me? And what does the hole in Jesus' side mean for us today?

James is super practical. In today's chapter we see James reminding us that being a jerk is a bad idea and that integrity is pretty important. So no jerks and be real. That's pretty much the summary of James 2.

The events of Holy Week are powerful and absolutely essential for our every day lives. If we truly understand the importance of what happened when Jesus took communion for the first time, we would never miss an opportunity to take it!

The bible is full of powerful words on prayer. James tells us to pray and have faith that not only God can but also that He will answer those things prayed in faith and according to his promises.