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James Chapter 4: Money Can't Buy Salvation
Why we don't do what we should.
James Chapter 5: The Power of Prayer
James teaches us the power of prayer and how it can overcome the power of sin.
James Chapter 3, Part 1: Tongue Taming 101
Today we begin James chapter four and consider letting our hearts guide the words that come our of our mouths.
James Chapter 3, Part 2: Tongue Taming 102
We continue to look at the taming of the tongue and finish up James chapter 3.
James Chapter 2, Part 1
This episode covers the first thirteen verses of James 2. I focuses on loving our neighbors as ourselves and not drawing distinctions between people based on their wea...
James Chapter 2, Part 2: Faith Perfected
This episode covers James 2:14 to the end of the chapter. We focus on James' teaching that faith without works is dead. Scripture references are: John 14:12, 15; Deute...
James Chapter 1, Part 3: The Implanted Word
In this episode we wrap up chapter one listening to James's advice on how we can escape temptation in the midst of trial and produce the righteousness of God.
James Chapter 1, Part 2: Yummy Crow
PART IISo as we covered last episode, James’ letter is addressed to Jewish Christians “dispersed throughout the world.” These Jewish Christians are not having the easi...
James Chapter 1, Part 1
In 41 CE, Claudius succeeded Caligula as emperor of the Roman Empire. He remained in power until 54 CE—thus making him emperor through at least four books of the New T...
A Journey Through the New Testament
I'm starting a new series about the development of Christian thought by reading through the New Testament chronologically by publishing date. I know that there is much...
Biblical Translation and Interpretation: Part 2
In Part 2 we will take a brief look at the Hebrew and Greek source material for the Old and New Testaments.
Biblical Translation and Interpretation: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly (Part 1)
This is the first part of a class on Bible interpretation and translations.
A Baptism of Repentance
When the crowd hears John the Baptist warn that God was about ready to cut everyone off, "that the ax was at the root," they do what many of us do: They panic and try ...
One Thing at a Time
I take a brief look at Mark 8 and Jesus' rebuke of Peter. Sorry if it's a bit rambling, but sometimes you just gotta say it.
Welcome Back!
I'm doing my best to start back on a committed publication schedule, and I think that Christ the King/Reign of Christ Sunday is a good week to start. I hope that you f...
True Rest
Job 19 & Mark 1-2
Standing in the Gap
Job 18; Psalm 114; Acts 24-26
Just End It Already
Job 17 & Acts 24-26
Like a Bridge...
Job 16 and Acts 21-23
Beating a Dead Horse
Job 15 & Acts 19-20
Certainty Number Three
Today we will take a look at Job 13-14 & Acts 17-18 and consider Job and Paul's response to life's troubles.
A Devotion for Job 11-12 and Acts 15-16
God helps those who help themselves. Right? It may be beneficial to read these chapters before listening.
Merely Clay
This is a brief look at 2 Corinthians 4:6-10. Perhaps it will help when you are facing change, tumult, and upheaval in your life.
Sharing God's Desires
Do we as disciples want what Jesus wanted? Do our churches, faith communities, and traditions share God's desires for others, for the world, and for ourselves? Join us...
Who We Have Become
It takes time to live into our new identity in Christ Jesus. Patience, Grasshopper.
To Begin Again
This is a brief episode to start the podcast going again in this extraordinary time. Are we going to allow what has happened change our priorities, or are we just taki...
You Are Sacred
If a sacrament is an ordinary action or substance through which the grace of God flows to those that are in need, those that are hurting, then by living as a disciple ...
Giving Until It Hurts
We continue our look into Luke 6 and Jesus' description of the life of a disciple.
They Brought A Knife So I'll Bring A Gun
The life that leads to blessings is a life that is predicated upon reacting to those who hate you in the same way that Jesus does. The disciple doesn't seek to have it...
Blessed Are You
The signs of blessings are not what we expect in our world today.