If We Got What We Wished For – Deeper Life: James – Day 15

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 […]

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 […]

A Living Faith – Deeper Life: James – Day 11

Prayer For 10 days of this study I’ve been sharing different things I do when I spend time with God. Think back through them and begin your time today with one of them or by just talking to God. Scripture James 2:20-26 But would you like evidence, you empty fellow, that faith without works is […]

Walk the Talk – Deeper Life: James – Day 10

Prayer Has there been a worship song you’ve been hearing on the radio or at church or running through your head lately that strikes a chord with you this week? Find it on YouTube and play it. Sing it as a prayer to God. Scripture James 2:14-19 What good is it, my brothers and sisters, […]

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 […]

Deeper Life: James – Day 7

Prayer Today instead of writing out a sample prayer, I encourage you to think on your own. Where is your heart at as you sit down with God today? Ask him to speak to you and draw you close – in your own words. Scripture James 1:22-27 But be sure you live out the message […]

Deeper Life: James – Day 6

Prayer I’m coming to you today with a quiet heart. I’m sipping this coffee and listening to the silence and the faint voices from the TV downstairs. It’s a privilege to spend time with you, God. Thank you. As I read today, please show me more wonderful things about who you are and what you’re […]

Deeper Life: James – Day 5

Prayer God, I’m facing a long day. I’m struggling in my heart and just need peace. I need confidence. Everything feels overwhelming. Is it true that you can speak to me through your word? Will you prove that to me today? Will you open my eyes as I read and show me that you’re there? […]