HOW TO HAVE POWERFUL PRAYERS Did you know that there was a disciple named James and that Jesus had a little brother named James? For years, I thought the…
Is My Tongue On Fire?
IS MY TONGUE ON FIRE We’re in a teaching series written by somebody closer to Jesus than arguably anybody who wrote any of the Bible. The author of James is Jesus’ little brother. He grew up and knew Jesus better than anyone else. So James probably had strong confidence in representing Christ and talking about…
Is My Faith Real?
Recently, we talked about the idea of religion being pure. If we aren’t careful, we can make our faith more about ourselves rather than demonstrating to God how we love and trust him. The conversation was driven by a man named James. There are a few different men named James in the Bible. The…
Is My Religion Pure?
As we study the book of James, you should know a few things: James is the little brother of Jesus. He did not believe that Jesus was the Messiah until after Jesus rose from the dead. After Jesus’ resurrection, James got on board and began to lead the early church with the other disciples, now…
Discerning Discipline
The series Christian Atheist addresses inconsistencies in our faith. Sometimes we believe that God exists. But we live like He doesn’t exist. We believe in God but don’t live aligned with what we believe. When we choose to follow Jesus, it’s hard; it takes courage and strength. One thing that we can all relate to…
Pruning For Purpose
Christian atheism is to believe in God but to live like he doesn’t exist. I want to believe in God and live like I truly believe in God. Acts 4:5-6 (NIV) The next day the rulers, the elders and the teachers of the law met in Jerusalem. Annas the high priest was there, and so…
Complaining Like God Doesn’t Exist
Acts 16:22-24 (NLT) A mob quickly formed against Paul and Silas, and the city officials ordered them stripped and beaten with wooden rods. They were severely beaten, and then they were thrown into prison. The jailer was ordered to make sure they didn’t escape. So the jailer put them into the inner dungeon and clamped…
