Author: christinecoltman

‘Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me’. Has everyone heard this common ditty? It’s meant to show that we have a thick skin, but how true is it? How often have you seen destructive words damage others? How often have those words come from your own mouth? The damage … Continue reading James Wisdom for Living in the World Study 5 (Christine C)

When I first started to plan my intro for James 2, I started by focusing in on how divided our culture has become. But then I took a step back and asked the Spirit to help me start from a place of thankfulness, where I express to God my gratefulness for his care in these … Continue reading James: Wisdom for Living in the World Talk 4 (Hollie G)

James 2 Imagine for a moment that you’ve offered to greet people on the door at church one lady’s evening. A new face approaches – a woman whose outfit is stunning, her makeup is flawless and she walks with grace and a steady confidence. You’re captivated by her, if not a little intimidated. You welcome … Continue reading James: Wisdom for Living in the World Study 4 (Hollie G)

This is our third study in James, concluding chapter 1. I am speaking on more than one verse this time!! We began with discovering that the book of James is general advice for general Christians in general situations when we reach for wisdom. Not an accusation, but a view of what authentic faith looks like … Continue reading James: Wisdom for Living in the World Talk 3 (Sharon D)

JAMES 1:19-27 James chapter 1. If it were a piece of music, it would be one of those film soundtrack pieces that has a theme for every character in the movie, but you only hear a few moments of each one. In James 1:19-27 you hear the same fragments of music darting in and out, … Continue reading James: Wisdom for Living in the World Study 3 (Sharon D)

INTRODUCTION Last month Sharon introduced us to our Bible Study for this year- James: Wisdom for Living in the World. She gave us a wonderful overview of this letter and its author, James, the half-brother of our Lord Jesus Christ. (If you missed it, go to GRACE PLACE and read her notes. You definitely want … Continue reading James: Wisdom for Living in the World Talk 2 (Kathy L)

Last month, Sharon led us in learning some valuable background information about James-his purpose and style as well as the historical context of the letter. Today we begin to take a closer look at this letter. Read James 1:1-18. Read James 1:2-4, 12 1. What do you think James means when he says to “count … Continue reading James: Wisdom for Living in the World Study 2 (Kathy L)

Hands up who’s read this letter in the Bible before, the book of James. Hands up who’s studied it through, verse by verse, before. Hands up who thinks they don’t need to study it again. Hands up who has completely nailed everything it says. Fewer hands there, because, James says some challenging things. He says: … Continue reading James – Wisdom for Living in the World Talk 1 (Sharon D)