Thomas VanderPloeg

A 50th anniversary service which acknowledges God’s covenant faithfulness to Fellowship Church.

James wraps up his letter to the churches with advice to cover their circumstances in patient prayer with one another.

James tells us that the allegiance of our hearts is seen in our outward actions; therefore, wisdom from heaven must begin in the allegiance of our hearts.

James tells us our attitudes and actions are both able to be shaped by a wisdom which looks upward to the example of Christ.

James is often referred to as a book of practical wisdom for the church; yet James starts his writing with advice that would seem very unconventional for his readers.

Jesus tells us in the gospels that his words are not just meant to teach us knowledge, God expects his word to change us. How does this transformation take place in us yet today?

The creation itself reveals the creator. We are reminded through the Psalms not to worship created things, but always to see God through the creation.

The Bible not only reveals God’s gospel message of redemption, it also gives us a perspective towards our own identity in this world; it reminds us of who we are.

Christians say that the Bible is the Word of God; but what do we mean by that and how do we understand the words of these ancient texts to be the voice of God?