The Tongue is a Fire – Deeper Life: James – Day 13

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Begin your time with prayer Scripture James 3:6-12 And the tongue is a fire! The tongue represents the world of wrongdoing among the parts of our bodies. It pollutes the entire body and sets fire to the course of human existence – and is set on fire by hell. For every kind of animal, bird, […]

What Controls Your Tongue? Deeper Life: James – Day 12

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 […]

Seeking God in His Word – an Interview with Christine Hoover

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I love how God brings people into our lives just when we need them. When Nate and I first began serving our church, I was looking for encouragement from other church leaders’ wives and discovered Christine Hoover’s blog, Grace Covers Me. At the time, as a church planter’s wife, she was writing for church planters’ […]

Deeper Life: James – Day 7

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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 […]

Not Afraid to Ask

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Monday morning found me escaping to my office for my time with God, desperately calling out to him for help. I sat on my office loveseat with my face in my hands and asked God, “Don’t you ever get sick of hearing me ask for help? I would, if I were you. Don’t you want […]

Deeper Life: James – Day 6

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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 […]