Encouragement

Sometimes we need a recalibration, a re-alignment in our relationship with God. We believe that right now God wants to recalibrate his people into fresh, authentic and real relationship with Him. Come on the journey with us here with this devotional, and also with our partner podcast 'generation ministries' wherever you get your podcasts.

Recalibrate

As the half brother of Jesus, James knew a side of our Lord that few others did. He ate with Him, slept with Him, played brotherly pranks. He worked alongside Jesus in the carpenter’s shop. He loved his brother.

But as is the case in so many families, James was too close to his brother to recognize Him as special. I can only imagine the confusion and embarrassment James felt when his big brother told people He was the Messiah! I can only imagine the shame James carried when his big brother was executed like a common criminal. Then, after Jesus was dead and buried, James saw Him. His brother, whom he loved, stood right before his eyes! 

James lived out the remainder of his days building the church. We never hear James boasting about his relationship with Jesus. Instead, he refers to himself as Jesus’ servant. He calls his fellow Christians “brothers.”

The book of James doesn’t tell us how to become a Christian. Instead, it is a practical how-to guide for Christian living. He tells us to persevere, to stand firm in our faith. He tells us to stop talking about our faith and start living it. He tells us to treat everyone equally and to stop playing favorites, to control our tongues, to seek God for all of life’s answers. James is a no-nonsense kind of guy.

So pour yourself a cup of coffee and flavor it just right. Then, sit back and get ready to learn timeless lessons from James 1, the brother of our Lord.


Morning Coffee With James

Spiritiual Gifts are often misunderstood, and, as a result, unexpressed to the detriment of the church. Unleashing the power of the gifts within your life and throughout you local body, however, can yield much fruit. In this 7-day introduction to the spiritual gifts described in Ephesians, we will learn about the gifts as demonstrated by the giver of these very gifts: Christ.

Unleash The Five Fold Spiritual Gifts

“It’s better this way”… “You’ll be better off”… We’ve all heard these words of encouragement from people who love us, but we don’t always believe them to be true. As we explore the richness of Scripture, the author of Hebrews will remind us that Jesus not only exercises the Authority over our lives as King, but as our High Priest, He becomes the fulfillment of a better hope for Humanity.

For the Better

We know Jesus is in the New Testament, but He loves to surprise us in the Old Testament as well. He appears in the dance of creation in Genesis, in the romance and lament of the poetical books, and through Isaiah and the prophets. When we become alert to Him throughout Scripture, we realize how He loves to surprise us in our lives today. 


The Jesus Who Surprises

We all want friendships in which we can avoid the drama, create authentic connection, and fulfill our purpose together. So what do we do with the mess, the wounds from past relationships, and the opinions of others? Join Andi Andrew for this 10-day study where we'll share honest stories, study scripture, ask the hard questions, and spend time with the Lord discovering His purpose for us in relationship with others.

Friendship—It's Complicated

The joy of this world can be fleeting. We can lose it at the scroll of a phone, the offhand comment of a husband, or the number on a scale. But here’s the thing: God’s joy lasts and is here for the taking. Do you believe He’s waiting to lead you to it? Read along this week and see what Holy Spirit says to you.

Lasting Joy // Believing It's Here for You

Popular radio personality John Tesh helps Christians embrace their faith to allow God's plan to shine in our own lives. 

Relentless: A 5-Day Guide To Discovering God's Faithfulness 

Do you want to memorize Scripture in a fun and light-hearted way? Join Chuck and Ashley along with their three boys to learn short songs from important Bible verses that will strengthen your relationship with God. This reading plan is great for family devotional time or for individual reflection. Part 1.