James reminds us to live out our real faith in Christ to the benefit of those around us.

Faith without works is dead. Our works proves our faith. "Professed faith in Jesus Christ is useless to everybody involved if that faith is not demonstrated in newness of life."

Jesse, Michael, and Hunter discuss the history of Parable, how they all got involved, and explore what ministry is and why we do it.

James calls believers to avoid the sin of partiality and asks us to allow mercy to be our guide in doing so.

“Real faith is tested in maturity and corrected in God’s goodness.”

The background of the book of James begins our study and understanding of this letter and reminds us of why the book of James is important to us today.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

To celebrate our Savior's birth, Hunter is reading the Christmas story.

Anxiety and worry can be prevalent in our day. But what do the words of Jesus speak to on this topic? Hunter looks at a section on the sermon on the mount to get footing on the subject.

Hunter reflects on the benefits of thankfulness and explores Paul's expression of thanksgiving in the book of Colossians.

God communicates his faithfulness to his people through the example of the Prophet Hosea and the real life analogy of marriage and fidelity.

In a big picture view of the Bible, Bradley Trull traces the idea of wealth and poverty to gain a Biblical Theology of how we as Christians can view and interact with our abundance and, more importantly, reflect on the faith that motivates us to use it well.

Followers of Christ are called to meet together. But, how do we answer the litany of reasons we have to avoid or miss being a part of a church. Christians are the Church, and should be a part of a local church for the benefit of their spiritual lives and the building up of other believers.

Christian evangelism is a crucial part of the life of the believer. To understand what it is, we must also understand what it is not. Finally, evangelizing in the Spirit and in the power of God is the only option for real, effective evangelism.

When faced with many trials, we are faced with a choice. We can be frustrated and angry and turn from God, or we can count it all joy and run to God. Running to God is a habit, and takes Christians responding by seeking God.

Peter's 2 letters can be summarized as: trust God in the face of suffering, do good, and grow in your knowledge of Christ.

Jesse Turkington explores 2 Peter chapter 3 and its message of remembrance.

Michael Tourtellotte continues the study of 2 Peter by discussing the differences between false teachers and the destruction they bring and faithful teachers and their character in the Spirit.

Peter introduces his second letter to the dispersed believers by challenging them with 2 ideas. Live lives worthy of the Jesus who saved you. Cling to the credibility of the promises of God and his Scriptures.

As Peter closes his first letter, he leaves Christians with warnings. Elders are called to a higher standard, and their congregants are called to be watchful.

When faced with suffering, all things considered, how does the Christian proceed?