Minister Dean Kalmukos delivers this sixth installment of "Faith Activated," at Woodland Friends Church, where James tells us that to be true hearers of the Word, we must be doers. If you hear the word, and don't do anything about it - you either fail, or weren't listening!

What is your knee-jerk reaction to things like "transgender bathroom debates," or "confederate flag?" or "LGBT rights," or basically any hot-button social and political issue? What is the appropriate Christian response, more importantly, what is the appropriate Christian attitude to have in our commitment to Biblical tradition and Christ's commands for these things?

What is your knee-jerk reaction to things like "transgender bathroom debates," or "confederate flag?" or "LGBT rights," or basically any hot-button social and political issue? What is the appropriate Christian response, more importantly, what is the appropriate Christian attitude to have in our commitment to Biblical tradition and Christ's commands for these things?

We often enter temptation the same time we enter testing. God tests us, but it is our own desires that we are tempted by. To give into temptation, is to give birth to sin, which leads to our own death. How can we withstand temptation?

We often enter temptation the same time we enter testing. God tests us, but it is our own desires that we are tempted by. To give into temptation, is to give birth to sin, which leads to our own death. How can we withstand temptation?

When it comes to believers in Christ, there are no "great ones," and "bad ones." Rich or poor, humiliated or humbled, all are on level playing field in Christ, no exceptions.

When it comes to believers in Christ, there are no "great ones," and "bad ones." Rich or poor, humiliated or humbled, all are on level playing field in Christ, no exceptions.

Many times we come to a point in our lives where we say, "God, what do I do here?" James promises if we're genuine seeking God for such an answer, we should receive. For those who ask in sincere, genuine faith, and not half-hearted doubting...

Many times we come to a point in our lives where we say, "God, what do I do here?" James promises if we're genuine seeking God for such an answer, we should receive. For those who ask in sincere, genuine faith, and not half-hearted doubting...

Beginning a study into the "New Testament Wisdom Literature," James, we find James confronting believers who have trials to do the unthinkable: consider them reasons for joy! Why? Because they purify our faith.