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Joy: Humility
Philippians 2:1-11We all want to be a somebody, but Christ, the ultimate somebody, became a nobody for all of our sakes. We can put our faith in Him because of this and we can follow His example in humbling ourselves.
Joy: Suffering
Philippians 1:21-30We often think of Joy as something we experience on the other side of suffering. Paul, in Philippians, describes suffering as part of the joy of being a follower of Christ.
Joy: Partnership
Philippians 1:1-20Philippians is notoriously one of the most joyful books of the New Testament. But why? In the opening lines, Paul reveals the answer: because of the partnership in the Gospel the Philippians and Paul have togeth...
He Still Does Miracles
James 5:13-20As James closes his letter to early Christians, he expresses perhaps one of the most difficult expectations for modern readers: believe that God still does miracles.
Simple Expectations: Be Patient
James 5:7-12Life is hard, even for Christians. Sometimes it’s hard because you are a Christian. James encourages those hearing his letter to be patient in affliction and anticipate that God is doing something bigger than they might see.
A Mist That Appears
James 4.13-17/Matthew 6.25-34 and James 5.1-6/Matthew 6.19-24James says, “Don’t boast about tomorrow” and Jesus says, “Don’t worry about tomorrow.” James warns, “Wealth used unjustly brings judgment” and Jesus says “Wealth treasure...
Simple Expectations: Submit to God
James 4:4-12In James 3:17, we’re told what Godly wisdom looks like, and in Chapter 4, James tells us how to get it.
The Wisdom That Comes From Heaven
James 3:13-4:3In James 3 we learn that the wisdom sent down from heaven is the only way to live a truly beautiful life.
Simple Expectations: Tame Your Tongue
James 3:1-12We’ve all said words or received words that were hurtful. In James 3, James offers strong warning against this, which we all do well to meditate on frequently.
Simple Expectations: Real Faith
James 2:14-26James has already instructed listeners to be doers of the word, not mere hearers. Late in chapter 2, he drives home that message again. What does it look like for our faith to be one that saves?
Simple Expectations: Refuse Favoritism
James 2:1-13It’s tempting for all of us to treat certain people better than others. James reminds us not to and tells us why we shouldn’t.
Simple Expectations: Listen
James 1:19-27James is a practical book of the Bible. One of the most practical things we can do as part of our faith is listen well.
Simple Expectations: Endure
James 1:1-18James is a book that offers a number of practical expectations that can be stated simply, but aren’t necessarily easy. In fact, often they can be very difficult. At the beginning of the book, James encourages Christians to en...
Light of the World
John 8:12-20We’ve all experienced fear in the dark. Praise God for the light of the world.
Emotions: Joy
PhilippiansWe’re all familiar with the American Dream. But is it missing something?
Emotions: Anger
GalatiansWe generally assume anger is a bad emotion. The book of Galatians provides a counter-example.
Emotions: Discerning Sadness
John 21:15-23It’s easy to assume that if we’re sad, then it’s right for us to be sad. Like other emotions, though, there is inappropriate sadness. Scripture offers us clues to help us see if our sadness is right or not, and what to do ab...
Emotions: Anxiety & Response
Exodus 1:6-2:10Anxiety and general fear are common emotions. The key is not to get rid of them. It’s to rightly orient them.
Emotions: The Goal & The How
Proverbs 4:20-27We all experience emotions of all sorts. Behind every emotion is a thought. If the goal is contentment, how do we get it?
Parenting: Seasons
John 14:15-21As children grow and change, so do our parenting approaches. God, our heavenly Father, is always loving us with warm expectations, and we can do the same in various stages as well.
Parenting: How Do Parents Love?
Exodus 34:6-7We’re all prone to pithy sayings. “Loving your child is what matters most.” But, the word love is packed with all sorts of things—acknowledged and unacknowledged. It’s good to think through what exactly it means to love a ch...
Looking to the End
Revelation 22:6-21Easter is a day to celebrate the resurrection, but the resurrection of Jesus is not the end of our faith.