April 19th | Trials | James 1:1-12

Life can be difficult. When we least expect it, bad things can happen. Where is God when people hurt us or circumstances overwhelm us? Are you in a hard spot right now? James will point you in the right direction. To prepare, read James 1:1-12.

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April 26th | Temptations | James 1:13-27

Sometimes we struggle to fight against old habits and sins. How can I beat back the temptations that seem so powerful in my life? Are there things I can do to resist influences that try to take me back to old ways of thinking, speaking, and acting? James gives you the tools to say yes to God and no to temptation. To prepare, read James 1:13-27.

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May 3rd | Every Person Matters | James 2:1-13

One of the world-changing ideas Jesus brought to the world was the value of every human being. The Lord loves all people, no matter their social status, income level or physical appearance. If every person matters to God, every person should matter to us. To prepare, read James 2:1-13

 

May 10th | Mother's Day - Doing Good | James 2:14-26

What we do shows the world what we believe. Our actions should represent the life and teaching of Jesus. How do I translate my beliefs into decisions and actions that convince people my faith is real and authentic? To prepare, read James 2:14-26.

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May 17th | Words That Work | James 3:1-12

What we say has great potential to elevate people. At the same time, we ca speak pain and condemnation into someone's spirit and destroy their feelings of personal worth. James reminds us that our words can work wonders in someone's life. To prepare, read James 3:1-12.

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May 24th| Memorial Day Weekend - Wisdom That Works | James 3:13-18

There are a lot of "smart" people in the world that don't merge their intellect with wisdom. James shows us the origin of wisdom and how to maximize our knowledge with wisdom's leadership. How do I take the next step toward a wisdom that works? To prepare, read James 3:13-18.

 

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