James 4:13-16

Does God ever use Scripture to step on your toes? We make all these plans and get upset when they don't unfurl like we want, but God often has other plans!

What is really important as you go to face your week? So much of what we work for really doesn't matter, so let's invest in what does, the people around us.

How long do you really think you have? Paul has a scare while tending his goats and it makes him realize the urgency of now, of doing the things today that need to be done and saying the things that need to be said right now.

"Now listen, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money." Why, you do not even know..."

What good can we find in a major delay? Often the delays in our plans are really God being gracious and giving us what we need and not what we want or plan.

"Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. Instead, you ought to...."

What does the mist look like in your life? Patrick Odum reminds us of the mistiness of life and reminds us to live with a sense of urgency and also anticipation of resurrection and joy.

Does it really make any difference? Bill Sherrill talks about not worrying about tomorrow, because we are not able to accurately predict it and Jesus and James tell us not to worry.

Are you making your plans or trying to live God's plan? So often we make all these elaborate plans and never think of allowing God room in our busy schedules.

Everything happens so quickly! Tom Norvell reminds us that life is temporary and should mean so much so let's grasp what is good and godly while we are here.

"Instead, you ought to say, "If it is the Lord's will, we will live and do this or that.""

Inspirational illustration of James 4:15 -- Instead, you ought to say, "If it is the Lord's will, we will live and do this or that."

Greeting card of James 4:14 - What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while, then vanishes.

Isn't this an oxymoron? Mike Barres reminds us that God wants to bless us and he also wants to conform us to Jesus: so let's not use our Christianity for selfish motives.

Can anything good come from being sick? Jackie Halstead reminds us of our need to slow down and let God lead us instead of thinking we can be in charge of our own lives.

"Dear Disciple, Yesterday I talked to you about letting the Spirit lead the dance of your life. Today, I want you to notice what happens when a person..."

What are you waiting for? Russ Lawson shares some insight into why we put off being happy and worrying about tomorrow.

The old saying is that life happens fast, but can we live like that and enjoy its fullness? Tom Norvel reminds us that life happens quickly, fast, and if we are not careful, we can get so busy that we miss life in all its fullness, abundance, and joy.

How are you going to get it all done? A plan to help us get things done we need to get done in a world of too much to do.

Things are not always the same. You wake up in the morning, and things are changing every day. Paul Faulkner reminds us to greet each day as a gift of something fresh, new, and something that has never happened before or will again.

How important to you is your stuff? A scary robbery experience helps Steve remember how precious and tenuous life is.

How fast does your time go? Life passes by so quickly, let's enjoy and savor today.

Why does time move so much more quickly now that I'm older? Phillip Morrison shares ideas and input on our perception of aging and birthdays.

What 15 is it in your life? We must learn to use the time that we have to do enjoy the things of life and do the work of God.

Just how significant is my life? God takes our small lives and fills it meaning and purpose even though its time is short.

Are you ready? Alan Smith reminds us that we are all vanishing away, our bodies grow older and we face challenges, but understanding this and what it means to us is dependent upon our relationship with Christ.