By David Faust Was the apostle Paul a tenor, a baritone, or a bass? The Bible doesn’t say, but we know that he and his friend Silas were singers. They preached the gospel in the Greek city of Philippi, baptizing the businesswoman Lydia and her family. However, after freeing a girl from enslavement by […]
By Dan Lentz 1. Which of these communication styles most closely resembles you? • speak first; think later • speak when spoken to, but other than that say as little as possible • actively listen and then reply Read James 1:19-27. 2. Of the following principles from these verses, which do you think is the […]
By David Faust Do you ever wish God would be a little less mysterious? Do you pray for direction but fog still covers the road ahead? Do you wish God would make his preferences known audibly in a clear voice? Do you ask for guidance yet struggle to find your way? Do the puzzles […]
By Sam E. Stone Most Bible scholars believe that the James who wrote this epistle is the one who was a brother of Jesus (Matthew 13:55). Though he was skeptical of Jesus during his ministry (John 7:5), James was convinced that Jesus was the Son of God after the resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:7). James […]
By Danielle Metz I was wronged by someone once, and in my hurt I became very angry. It occupied my thoughts day and night to the point that I walked in anxiety and frustration all the time. I became a captive to anger. I was upset at this person because I wanted an apology. […]
