James 2

Does faith really show itself with actions? Patrick Odum shares his experience on a backlot production center and compares a practical set with a facade and applies it to our spiritual life.

"What good is it, dear brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but don't show it by your actions? Can that kind of faith save anyone? Suppose...."

"My dear brothers and sisters, how can you claim to have faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ if you favor some people over others? For..."

What really matters to the emerging group of young adults? Rather than fearing the new group of young adults, we should embrace them and hope to influence them for Christ.

What can we do and what should we do? Rubel Shelly talks about the disaster in Japan and our need to help.

Are you somebody's backup? Michele Howe talks about the way of relieving anxiety and stress is to back up someone else in need.

Are you a person of talk or action? A cowboy helps us ask ourselves whether or not we are all talk or if we walk the talk?

How are we doing at welcoming in those not everyone else likes? We must welcome those other reject and leave out because that is what Jesus did.

"Dear Lover of God, During My earthly ministry, I was asked: "which commandment is the greatest?" (Matthew 22:36). Quoting Old Testament Scriptures,....."

Can I live up to my purpose? Teresa Bell Kindred shares some ideas about New Year's resolutions and living for others.

Does your faith move you beyond just talk? Real faith leads us to act and not just talk about problems.

"Dear Disciple, Read My harsh words to the Pharisees about their all-talk-legalism and not-much-help religion (Matthew 23:1-36). When you do, you will..."

What would they say about you and your friends? Phil Ware continues his call to kingdom series and focusing on having the reputation as the church that helps people.

Practical information on how to help after Harvey and the devastation left behind. Phil Ware reminds us that compassion isn't compassion until it is turned into action just as faith without compassionate works is dead.

"As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead."

Inspirational illustration of James 2:26 -- As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead.

What can we do? Phil Ware offers some practical and important advice on what to do to help in the devastation caused by tornadoes.

Are we a dragon to those in need? A hard-hearted person to someone in need reminds Alan of how important it is that we be kind and compassionate to others in our actions as well as in our thoughts.

"Dear Friend, I know the struggle that goes on inside your heart to truly believe. You want to believe, but really placing your full trust in Me is..."

Can you keep your mouth shut? Even though it can be very difficult, we must learn to control our tongue or it will cost us.

How do we make our faith more than mere talk? Rubel Shelly reminds us that religion has to do something and not just talk about a lot of things -- it must walk the talk, practice what you preach, and put your life where your mouth is.

What makes you rich? Jesus told his followers that it was hard for the rich to become a part of his kingdom (Matthew 19:24). The apostle Paul said that those who want to have wealth fall into a trap, and some have ruined their faith because of it. (1 Timothy 6:9-10) And James

What kind of church tater are you? Let's not be critical people -- Taters in chruch parlance.

Is grace a gift or does it come with conditions? Phil Ware reminds us that people make up their own definitions of what grace means all the time, but Jesus defines grace, exemplifies it, and pours it out upon us and he should be our example and definition of grace.

Is it really faith if it doesn't do anything? Belief and faith are not the same thing. Belief becomes faith when it goes into action.

How is faith an answer to prayer? Ann Voskamp reminds us that faith and prayer are a two street and the both are intertwined with each other and when this happens, grace, joy, and healing flow into Shalom, peace, wholeness and fullness of life.