James Week 2 | James’ message in his third chapter sounds so harsh because he is being incredibly serious; words have the power to literally build up or tear down the character and wellbeing of the people around us. When Jesus interacts with the world, he does so with words of sincere kindness – and we should do the same.

James Week 1 | As we begin our study through James, we are reminded that faith was never meant to stop at understanding God’s Word. As the body of Christ, believers are called to carry the hope, compassion, and restoration of Jesus into the world, allowing God’s grace to flow through them in tangible ways every day.

Sunday School Week 5 | The story of Adam and Eve reveals that the humanity’s deepest problem is not simply that we break rules that God put in place; rather, humanity’s greatest issue originates from us choosing to distrust God’s goodness, which leads to shame, blame, and the hiding. To counteract this problem, God constantly invites humanity back into his perfect grace and love.

Sunday School Week 4 | Samson’s story shows us that even in times of intense hardship, hope remains because God is present in the valley. We must realize that it is Him and not us – even with our strong willpower and grit – who can turn an ending into the beginning of something good.

Sunday School Week 3 | We observe humanity’s drive to achieve, control, and remove limitations through stories as old as the Tower of Babel – and we can see that same desire echoed in our everyday lives as we interact with technology today. While the world pulls us into a world of efficiency and ease, God calls us to lives of community with others, even when it’s messy.

Sunday School Week 2 | Ruth's story shows us that even in suffering, hope remains because God draws near to the marginalized, transforms bitterness, and uses broken stories to create something good and lasting.