Begin your time with prayer Scripture James 4:1-5 Where do the conflicts and where do the quarrels among you come from? Is it not from this, from your passions that battle inside you? You desire and you do not have; you murder and envy and you cannot obtain; you quarrel and fight. You do not […]
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Wisdom from Heaven – Deeper Life: James – Day 14
Begin your time with prayer Scripture James 3:13-18 Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct he should show his works done in the gentleness that wisdom brings. But if you have bitter jealousy and selfishness in your hearts, do not boast and tell lies against the truth. Such wisdom does not […]
What Controls Your Tongue? Deeper Life: James – Day 12
Begin your time with prayer Scripture James 3:1-5 Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers and sisters, because you know that we will be judged more strictly. For we all stumble in many ways. If someone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect individual, able to control the entire […]
The Law Gives Freedom – Deeper Life: James – Day 9
Prayer Today before praying, take 5 minutes to write a list of things you are thankful for. Specific things. Like this: Melting snow this morning My boy’s kind heart My girl’s happy attitude lately Good times with God this week Phone conversation with my friend Clarity about that sticky job situation Recognize God’s gifts. It’s […]
Deeper Life: James – Day 8
Prayer Try looking up Psalm 119:10-16 and praying it to God. Paraphrase it to include yourself as you pray. Scripture James 2:1-7 My brothers and sisters, do not show prejudice if you possess faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ. For if someone comes into your assembly wearing a gold ring and fine clothing, and […]