Posts with the tag “james”

How We Know What We Know Proverbs 18:17; James 1:19One of the most important spiritual disciplines in our age is slowing down long enough to ask:“How did I come to believe what I believe?” We often assume our beliefs are the product of intelligence or logic — when in reality, they are shaped by:the family we grew up inthe community that formed usthe sources we trustour emotional historythe stories...  Read More

INTRODUCTIONThe following is a guide to help facilitate discussion between you and the person you’re studying with or with your Connect Group. Feel free to add, subtract, or change questions to fit the conversation, and pray for the Spirit to lead in all things.OPENING QUESTIONShare with the group a practice or two that you particularly enjoy when it comes to spending time with God.  What is that ...  Read More

1 John 4:8  “God is Love.” I’m not a huge puzzle guy, but there is one thing  I have learned about putting them together. The picture on the box is critical. I can’t fathom  the evil required to wrap that rectangle with  a misleading photo just to toy with puzzle  enthusiasts. That would be messed up. On the rare occasion I put a puzzle together,  the box stands propped at the head of the  table, ...  Read More

James 1:2727 Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you.End Statement #4-Crosswalk will be a community that lives beyond herself by caring and advocating for the powerless, oppressed and abandoned.This quote from James should probably be read by every Christian a few times each week to rem...  Read More