James contrasts two kinds of wisdom: wisdom that comes from heaven versus the so-called "wisdom" that is "earthly, unspiritual, demonic." He shows us that not…
View MessageWords build worlds, and words can burn them down. They are powerful, and often so damaging. In James 3:1-12, we see James calling us to…
View MessageJames calls us to live an integrated faith, one where belief and action line up. The opposite is both dead and deadly.
View MessageJames addressed the problem of favouritism, calling his audience and us to follow Jesus by honouring the poor and loving impartially.
View MessageReligious hypocrisy. It’s one of the most serious critiques levelled against Christians. But interestingly, surprisingly, the most significant critique of religious hypocrisy comes from within…
View MessageJames teaches us to avoid the pitfalls of turning to money and blaming God when things get tough. Instead, we are called to persevere, trusting…
View MessageJames knows we often struggle with consistency; that we are often a fractured people. Saying one thing but doing another. But he also knows that…
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