December 15, 2025
Lay Down Your Crowns
During this Christmas season, let’s bow in self-abandoned surrender and confess that every honor, accomplishment, and triumph we possess comes from the Lord, who alone deserves the glory.
Articles for tag: James 1
September 6, 2021
Cleansing
We gather around the Lord’s Table today in a different time and under a new covenant, but in the presence of the same God who cleanses sin.
February 1, 2021
Feb 7 | Hearing and Doing
Unit: James Theme: Faith With Action Lesson Text: James 1:22-27; 2:14-26 Lesson Aim: Live out what you claim to believe.
February 1, 2021
Feb 7 | Discovery
Study Questions for Groups 1. What was the biggest challenge you faced last week? 2. What did you put into practice from last week’s study? Ask three people—two readers and one reteller—to help. Ask the readers to read James 1:22-27 and James 2:14-26 one after the other, preferably from different Bible versions. Ask the third person to summarize the main points of the passages. 3. Imagine parents instructing their child in a basic command, i.e., “Don’t run into the street” or “Brush your teeth.” Time after time, however, the child disobeys. The parents ask, “Didn’t you hear me?” to which
January 27, 2014
Lesson for February 2, 2014: Hear and Do the Word (James 1:19-27)
This treatment of the International Sunday School Lesson is written by Sam E. Stone, former editor of CHRISTIAN STANDARD. ______ By Sam E. Stone Most Bible scholars believe that the James who wrote this epistle is the one who was a brother of Jesus (Matthew 13:55). Though he was skeptical of Jesus during his ministry (John 7:5), James was convinced that Jesus was the Son of God after the resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:7). James was numbered among the company in Jerusalem waiting and praying after Jesus” ascension (Acts 1:14). Later Peter and Paul met with him in Jerusalem (Galatians 1:19)
June 10, 2013
The Power of One
By Todd Bussey Simple, humble people emboldened with great faith and strong conviction give each of us a hint about what we could accomplish. They demonstrate the power of one to make the world a better place. And they have four traits in common. “¢ A young man starts a shoe company. For every pair purchased, a second pair is given to a child in need. The idea explodes into a global phenomenon. “¢ A mother of four puts her young children to bed and spends the evening on her laptop as an “online” missionary to another mother living in a
November 16, 2011
What Do You Want?
Is it wrong to want something? Mark A. Taylor explores how desire can lead toward sin or become the starting point for faithful action and abundant life.
March 15, 2006
Interview with Brian Jones
In this interview, pastor and author Brian Jones discusses trials, doubt, and spiritual growth as he reflects on his book Second Guessing God and why honest questions can deepen faith.
December 4, 2005
Listen to the Flip Side
Cora Alley reflects on cancer, suffering, and the unexpected spiritual value of life’s “flip side,” showing how pain can deepen prayer, perseverance, gratitude, witness, and hope.
