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140 MinutesPG-13Here are two episodes in which Pete and Aaron from Timeline Earth read and commented on a James Burnham chapter and Sam Francis' explanation of the Machiavellians.James Burnham on the Death of CapitalismSamuel Francis' Review of The MachiavelliansTimeline Earth PodcastPete and Thomas777 'At the Movies'Support Pete on His WebsitePete's PatreonPete's SubstackPete's SubscribestarPete's GUMROADPete's VenmoPete's Buy Me a CoffeePete on FacebookPete on Twitter

Reading: James 3:13-18Speaker: Paul McCabe Thoughts on Wise Living Paul perplexed me when I met him in Scripture. After my first and then second trek through the Bible, I was bemused at why God would ever choose Paul. Why commission a church persecutor as a missionary, an evangelist, and an author of so many epistles? ... Read more The post Wise Living – Becoming Wise first appeared on Minehead Baptist Church.

Homily from the Mass offered on Monday, February 16th - 1st Reading:James 1:1-11 - Gospel Reading: Mark 8:11-13 - To support the podcast financially, click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stpiuscda.org/online-giving⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Homily from the Mass offered on Tuesday, February 17th - 1st Reading: James 1:12-18 - Gospel Reading: Mark 8:14-21 - To support the podcast financially, click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stpiuscda.org/online-giving⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Reading: James 3:1-12Speaker: Paul McCabe Thoughts on Wise Living I have a confession to make. As a teenage boy I was drawn to fire. I went above and beyond to acquire matches, lighters, kindling, cardboard. Anything and everything that made a flame or might combust. I was that member of our little gang forever striking ... Read more The post Wise Living – Blessings and Curses! first appeared on Minehead Baptist Church.

Reading: James 2:14-26Speaker: Tommy Pratt Thoughts on Wise Living “If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or things.” Albert Einstein said that. And while the renowned theoretical physicist was no Christian, he certainly knew a thing or two. My hope is for a happy life. I ... Read more The post Wise Living – Faith and Action first appeared on Minehead Baptist Church.

Reading: James 2:1-13Speaker: Paul McCabe Thoughts on Wise Living Never judge a book by its cover. Really? Never? Are you sure? I know I judge books by their covers all the time.I also judge films by their posters, recipes by their pictures, and yes, I have certainly judge people by appearance. Even at church. We ... Read more The post Wise Living – Judging according to James first appeared on Minehead Baptist Church.

Reading: James 1:19-27Speaker: Paul McCabe Thoughts on Wise Living When I say the words “bath time” what image is conjured for you? Scented candles? Fragrant bubble bath? Dare I say, even a good glass of wine and an even better book? Sounds delightful. And I am sure this will be true for me (and many ... Read more The post Wise Living – Being a Doer first appeared on Minehead Baptist Church.

Daily Anglican Prayer – Friday Morning – 23rd January 2026 Readings NRSV: Psalm 54, 55.1-12; Jeremiah 7. 1-20; James 1.-1-15. Led by Felicity Scott, a prayer minister in Queensland, Australia. The full prayer transcript is available by going to this episode on the Podcast website. https://dailyprayeranglicanprayerbookforaustralia.podbean.com Welcome to Friday Morning prayer. We proclaim the Good News of our Lord Jesus Christ: GOD in his infinite mercy, forgives all sins, and through our baptism in the name of our Saviour, Jesus Christ, we are given a rebirth into new life, free from the burden of all sin. ALLELUIA With faithfulness we respond to the good news: We acknowledge Christ our Saviour has already saved us and accept with gratitude, that we are forgiven for all wrong doings, past and present. To honour the gift of forgiveness, we release our burden of guilt and rise up to live in the glory of God forever more. Blessed be God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Blessed be God forever. Let us Pray. 1 Through Christ let us offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name.  Hebrews 13.15     Glory to God; Father, Son and Holy Spirit:  as in the beginning, so now, and for ever. Amen.      2 The Opening Canticle, A Song of God's Grace We have complete freedom:  to go into the most holy place by means of the death of Jesus.  He opened for us a new way, a living way:  through the curtain, through his own body.  Since we have a great high priest  set over the household of God:  let us draw near with a sincere heart and a sure faith,  With hearts that have been made clean  from a guilty conscience:  and bodies washed with pure water.  Hebrews 10.19–22     3 The Opening Prayer The night has passed and the day lies open before us;  let us pray with one heart and mind.    Silence may be kept. As we rejoice in the gift of this new day,  so may the light of your presence, O God,  set our hearts on fire with love for you;  now and for ever.  Amen.     4 The Psalms as appointed. A pause is observed after each. Psalm   5 At the end of the (last) pause there may follow Holy God, through your beloved Son you reconciled all things to yourself, making peace by the blood of his cross: fill us and those for whom we pray with your peace and joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.     6 One or two Readings from the Bible as appointed.   1st Reading Jeremiah 7.1-20 HEAR the word of the LORD Thanks be to GOD. 2nd Reading   James 1.1-15 Hear the message of Christ. Thanks be to God for his saving grace.   7 The Canticle, Saviour of the World Jesus Christ, Saviour of the world,  come to us in your mercy:  we look to you to save and help us.  By your cross and your life laid down,  you set your people free:  we look to you to save and help us.  When they were ready to perish,  you saved your disciples:  we look to you to come to our help.  In the greatness of your mercy,  loose us from our chains:  forgive the sins of all your people.  Make yourself known as our saviour  and mighty deliverer:  save and help us that we may praise you.  Come now and dwell with us, Lord Christ Jesus:  hear our prayer and be with us always.  And when you come in your glory:  make us to be one with you  and to share the life of your kingdom.      8 The belief and principle is said I believe in God, creator of heaven and earth, whose love and merciful forgiveness endures everlasting. I believe in Christ the saviour, whose example of love and compassion, taught us a restored way to live, in collaborative unity with all people. I believe in the Holy Spirit, whose divine guidance brings us together to be one with the Holy Trinity.   9 The Prayers Lord have mercy.  Christ have mercy.  God have mercy.    10 The Lord's Prayer and the Collect of the Day Our Father in heaven,  hallowed be your name,  your kingdom come,  your will be done,  on earth as in heaven.  Give us today our daily bread.  Forgive us our sins  as we forgive those who sin against us.  Save us from the time of trial  and deliver us from evil.  For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours  now and for ever. Amen.    Prayer of the Week on the Sunday Amen   10 Intercessions and Thanksgivings may be made according to local custom and need. Let us pray:   Loving God, we thank you God of all loveliness, For the beauty of earth and sky and sea; For the richness of mountains, deserts and rivers; For the songs of birds and the beauty of flowers. We praise you for these good gifts, and pray that we guard our heritage to honour and glory your name. Humbly we pray; LORD Hear our prayer   Blessed God, we thank you God for the freedom given through our everyday pleasures, those that warm our hearts and bring song to our voices. The smile of a friend, a warm comfy bed, sunlight on trees and walks in the park. How great your gift of this world is, we thank you. Humbly we pray; LORD Hear our prayer   Heavenly God, we thank you for your support in children's lives. We thank you for their education providers and for blessing teachers and students with intellect and reason. We are grateful for all your many blessings. Humbly we pray; LORD Hear our prayer   God of justice, we pray for the peace effort in the middle east and pray that the cease fire continues to ensure the safety of the people in Israel, Beirut and Lebanon. May peace reign forever across all countries and nations. Humbly we pray; LORD Hear our prayer   Caring God, we pray for China to increase diplomacy between international relations. That the leaders of China open their minds to the great worth of human life and give priority to the responsibilities that accompany human freedom. Humbly we pray; LORD Hear our prayer   Blessed God, we ask your blessing for those listed on the Anglican cycle of prayer: All Prison Chaplaincy Ministry Teams All people joining in this prayer offering. Humbly we pray; LORD Hear our prayer   12 The Morning Collect Eternal God and Father,  by whose power we are created  and by whose love we are redeemed;  guide and strengthen us by your Spirit,  that we may give ourselves to your service,  and live this day in love  to one another and to you;  through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.   13 The Lord be with you. And also with you.  Let us praise the Lord.  Thanks be to God.    Peace be to us all, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.  Amen. Ephesians 6.23 Music ‘Sing my Soul' by The Australian Voices & Graeme Morton, Composer Ned Rorem. A reminder disclaimer to the listener. The readings in the podcast may include ancient and old-fashioned sayings and instructions that we do not in any way condone as in use or to be used in today's modern world. The readings have not been modernised to reflect todays thinking, instead the readings remain from the old version of the NRSV bible. The podcast owners explicitly declare that each listener is responsible for their own actions in response to the bible readings and the podcast owners bare no responsibility in this sense.  

Reading: James 1:12-18Speaker: Tommy Pratt Thoughts on Wise Living This article speaks on the subject of miscarriage and baby loss. If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this article, please get in touch with charities such as https://www.sayinggoodbye.org/, who offer resources, support, and services to those in need. If you ... Read more The post Wise Living – God Never Tempts first appeared on Minehead Baptist Church.

Reading: James 1:1-8Speaker: Paul McCabe Thoughts on Wise Living Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is not putting a tomato in a fruit salad. We can all laugh about this difference, and rightly so. Just imagine enjoying a nice bowl of pineapple, mango, and the odd glacier cherry, when you suddenly ... Read more The post Wise Living – Seeking Wisdom first appeared on Minehead Baptist Church.

There is a particular category of rich people that James gives a strong warning to in this section, but at the same time, he counsels the church to be patient. The Lord is coming. Followers of Jesus Christ should establish their hearts on that fact. Read from the World English Bible.All of the Bible News Press recordings are hosted on The Happy Homeschool website. All scriptures mentioned are listed on the blog post. For links mentioned, please go to: https://thehappyhomeschool.com/reading-james-chapter-5-with-discussion/To sign up for the BNP email newsletter go here: https://thehappyhomeschool.com/edify-one-another

It is sobering to realize that James is talking to those with the Spirit dwelling in them when he says there are wars among them. However, it is all in order to point them toward drawing near to God and praying with submission. We cannot have a friendship with the worldly system while we do this. Read from the World English Bible.All of the Bible News Press recordings are hosted on The Happy Homeschool website. All scriptures mentioned are listed on the blog post. For links mentioned, please go to: https://thehappyhomeschool.com/reading-james-chapter-4-with-discussion/To sign up for the BNP email newsletter go here: https://thehappyhomeschool.com/edify-one-another

Full-chapter, Jesus-centered Advent readings, rooted in themes of longing, preparation, incarnation, and hope. Each passage invites joyful anticipation of Christ's coming. May this daily rhythm of listening to God's Word shape your heart in this season of waiting

Homily from the Mass offered on Sunday, December 14th -1st Reading: Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10 - 2nd Reading: James 5:7-10 - Gospel Reading: Matthew 11:2-11 - To support the podcast financially, click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stpiuscda.org/online-giving

Third Week of Advent 1st Reading: Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-10 2nd Reading: James 5:7-10 Gospel: Matthew 11:2-11

Are you acting like a demon? James explains how we can know in this section of his letter. Hint: it has to do with Satan's fall.All of the Bible News Press recordings are hosted on The Happy Homeschool website. All scriptures mentioned are listed on the blog post. For links mentioned, please go to: https://thehappyhomeschool.com/reading-james-chapter-3-with-discussion/To sign up for the BNP email newsletter go here: https://thehappyhomeschool.com/edify-one-another

Are you being discerning or are you being partial? What is the true test of loving your neighbor? James doesn't sugar coat things, but truth is only bitter if you aren't truly trusting God.All of the Bible News Press recordings are hosted on The Happy Homeschool website. All scriptures mentioned are listed on the blog post. For links mentioned, please go to: https://thehappyhomeschool.com/reading-james-chapter-2-with-discussion/To sign up for the BNP email newsletter go here: https://thehappyhomeschool.com/edify-one-another

Wisdom is readily available for those who have faith in God, but this is not the same as saying we can have anything we ask for. In fact, the context in James is getting wisdom to deal with trials.All of the Bible News Press recordings are hosted on The Happy Homeschool website. All scriptures mentioned are listed on the blog post. For links mentioned, please go to: https://thehappyhomeschool.com/reading-james-chapter-1-with-discussion/To sign up for the BNP email newsletter go here: https://thehappyhomeschool.com/edify-one-another

Your tongue can heal or destroy. Pastor Roderick Webster opens James 3 and Proverbs 15 to show how to stop verbal abuse, think before speaking, and practice a soft answer that turns away wrath. Simple, biblical steps to bring peace back home.0:00 Welcome & setup0:45 Hymn reflection: “I Love Him”2:13 Series recap: Married & Miserable2:42 What verbal abuse looks like3:10 Public put-downs & why they backfire3:58 Complaining to others4:50 The damage words cause5:16 Reading James 36:06 “The tongue is a fire”7:06 Think before you speak7:38 “A soft answer” (Prov. 15:1)8:31 Wise vs foolish speech9:25 Prayer & send-offDiscussion / ReflectionWhere do harsh words surface most for you—tone, timing, or topics?What's one specific “soft answer” you can prepare for your next conflict?Who could you affirm today with one sincere sentence?Pray together over James 3:5–8 and Proverbs 15:1.

Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working. - James 5:16

Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. - James 4:7

Do you want to be shown, you foolish person, that faith apart from works is useless? - James 2:20

Pastor Dan Gulnac teaches on the importance of reading the book of James with the understanding of Christ's empowerment in our lives for righteous living.

Join Jim Ehrman and Dan Gulnac as they discuss this weekend's message on the call to read James with Jesus. We need to understand that James called us to live righteously knowing we cannot do it on our own. Rather, James pointed us to the reality that Jesus, through his death and resurrection, has empowered us to live righteously as we depend on him. Tune in for Jim and Dan's personal insights and strategies for how we walk this out in our daily lives.

Reading: James 1 1. The Need 2. The Request 3. The Expectation The sermon emphasizes the vital importance of seeking wisdom from God, particularly when facing trials and temptations. It clarifies that true wisdom isn't merely knowledge but the skill of applying theological understanding to practical life, distinguishing it from earthly wisdom focused on carnal desires. The speaker underscores that prayer is the key to receiving this grace, urging listeners to approach God in faith, recognizing His generous nature and avoiding a double-mindedness that hinders true understanding. Ultimately, the message calls for a commitment to acting on received wisdom, distinguishing genuine faith from a superficial understanding that fails to produce transformative action.

Some final words and encouragement from James, the brother of Jesus.

Watch your Christian life and turn to God.

A teacher, the tongue and Wisdom from Above. May wise words come out of our mouths each day that we teach.

Both faith and then works are what the Christian has.

A letter from James, the brother of Jesus, on works of a faith which is grounded in the free gift of forgiveness and salvation through grace.

While books on a New Testament theology of mission abound, most of them focus on tried-and-true Scripture passages from the Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles while ignoring the contribution of the General Epistles. Reading James Missiologically: The Missionary Motive, Message, and Methods of James (William Carey, 2025) addresses this gap in missiological and biblical scholarship. Eighteen scholars and practitioners from a variety of nations and cultural backgrounds give a global perspective to James's call to action among the poor. Their writing aims to inspire the church toward holistic engagement with the world as “doers of the word, not hearers only.” Reading James Missiologically is part of a series that includes Reading Hebrews Missiologically, Reading 1 Peter Missiologically, soon-to-be-released Reading Revelation Missiologically and other projected volumes. Dave Broucek is a lifelong student of and participant in the global mission of the church. He values research into the lesser-understood aspects of mission (singular) and missions (plural) as well as scholarship that addresses the big questions of mission theory and practice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/religion

While books on a New Testament theology of mission abound, most of them focus on tried-and-true Scripture passages from the Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles while ignoring the contribution of the General Epistles. Reading James Missiologically: The Missionary Motive, Message, and Methods of James (William Carey, 2025) addresses this gap in missiological and biblical scholarship. Eighteen scholars and practitioners from a variety of nations and cultural backgrounds give a global perspective to James's call to action among the poor. Their writing aims to inspire the church toward holistic engagement with the world as “doers of the word, not hearers only.” Reading James Missiologically is part of a series that includes Reading Hebrews Missiologically, Reading 1 Peter Missiologically, soon-to-be-released Reading Revelation Missiologically and other projected volumes. Dave Broucek is a lifelong student of and participant in the global mission of the church. He values research into the lesser-understood aspects of mission (singular) and missions (plural) as well as scholarship that addresses the big questions of mission theory and practice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While books on a New Testament theology of mission abound, most of them focus on tried-and-true Scripture passages from the Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles while ignoring the contribution of the General Epistles. Reading James Missiologically: The Missionary Motive, Message, and Methods of James (William Carey, 2025) addresses this gap in missiological and biblical scholarship. Eighteen scholars and practitioners from a variety of nations and cultural backgrounds give a global perspective to James's call to action among the poor. Their writing aims to inspire the church toward holistic engagement with the world as “doers of the word, not hearers only.” Reading James Missiologically is part of a series that includes Reading Hebrews Missiologically, Reading 1 Peter Missiologically, soon-to-be-released Reading Revelation Missiologically and other projected volumes. Dave Broucek is a lifelong student of and participant in the global mission of the church. He values research into the lesser-understood aspects of mission (singular) and missions (plural) as well as scholarship that addresses the big questions of mission theory and practice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biblical-studies

While books on a New Testament theology of mission abound, most of them focus on tried-and-true Scripture passages from the Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles while ignoring the contribution of the General Epistles. Reading James Missiologically: The Missionary Motive, Message, and Methods of James (William Carey, 2025) addresses this gap in missiological and biblical scholarship. Eighteen scholars and practitioners from a variety of nations and cultural backgrounds give a global perspective to James's call to action among the poor. Their writing aims to inspire the church toward holistic engagement with the world as “doers of the word, not hearers only.” Reading James Missiologically is part of a series that includes Reading Hebrews Missiologically, Reading 1 Peter Missiologically, soon-to-be-released Reading Revelation Missiologically and other projected volumes. Dave Broucek is a lifelong student of and participant in the global mission of the church. He values research into the lesser-understood aspects of mission (singular) and missions (plural) as well as scholarship that addresses the big questions of mission theory and practice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/christian-studies

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October 2, 2024Today's Reading: James 5:1-12, 13-20Daily Lectionary: Deuteronomy 3:1-29; Matthew 7:1-12“Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.” (James 5:13-15)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. Christianity is often presented as the way to a trouble-free life. All you have to do is give your heart to Jesus, and all life's problems will simply disappear. If any problems remain after a person converts, then that is their fault. Their conversion was not real, and their faith was feigned. Real Christians, according to these people, do not have problems. This kind of teaching simply does not hold up to any kind of scrutiny. Plenty of Christians have suffered real problems and suffered them with real, genuine faith. God never promised His people a carefree life. Look again at our passage from James. Luther is known for calling the Epistle of James a “book of straw,” but it is almost like he read the passage quoted above when, in the Large Catechism, he asks the question: “What is God? A ‘god' is the term for that to which we are to look for all good and in which we are to find refuge in all need.” James says much the same thing when those who are suffering are told to pray, and the cheerful are told to sing praise. This shows that God is present with you in both good times and bad. Christians can suffer and rejoice. Christians can, in any of life's circumstances, turn to God.Ultimately, this is because the circumstances of this life, whether good or bad, do not change the promises that He has made to His people. None of the circumstances of this life change the reality of your resurrection. The language about saving the sick doesn't mean that if you get sick and pray, you will be healed. The prayer of faith cannot diagnose, treat, or cure any disease. Instead, the prayer of faith clings to the promise of God that in the resurrection of Jesus is the resurrection of all believers. Your sins have been forgiven, you are saved, and even should you die, the Lord will raise you up. In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Still Your children wander homeless; Still the hungry cry for bread; Still the captives long for freedom; Still in grief we mourn our dead. As, O Lord, Your deep compassion Healed the sick and freed the soul, Use the love Your Spirit kindles Still to save and make us whole. (LSB 848:2)-Rev. Grant Knepper, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church Modesto, California.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, KY.In Embracing Your Lutheran Identity, Author Gene Edward Veith Jr. will guide readers through that heritage, starting with the Early Church and moving through the Reformation to Lutheranism today. Readers will learn about key people in the history of Lutheranism, from two teenagers who were the first martyrs of the Reformation, through the Saxon immigrants who left everything behind so they could practice Lutheranism freely, to the Lutherans who have stood strong for the faith in our own day.

September 24, 2024 Today's Reading: James 3:13-4:10Daily Lectionary: Nehemiah 9:22-38; Nehemiah 10:1-13:31; 1 Timothy 6:3-21“What causes quarrels and what causes fights among you? Is it not this, that your passions are at war within you?” (James 4:1)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. Sin is not so much an act as it is a condition, and that condition manifests itself in many ways. What James is describing in our reading is sin manifesting itself in quarrels and fights among Christians. What is being described is not the fighting over doctrine or the debate that takes place between Christians in the arena of theology. Instead, it is Christians fighting amongst themselves over the things of this world. This is Christians being overly concerned with status, possessions, and wealth. In other words, this is Christians acting as if they are not even Christians. This is Christians acting like some of the characters in Mean Girls. James goes so far as to refer to them as adulterous and murderers. This is the reality of our fallen nature. Our passions are truly at war. They are at war within us, and they are at war among us. This has led some to observe that the biggest argument against Christianity is Christians themselves. Of course, this is not a complete description of what it means to be a Christian. James also writes of the wisdom that comes from above. This wisdom is pure, peaceable, gentle, and full of mercy and good fruits. This wisdom comes from outside of us; it changes us. The wisdom from above changes the way that we live here in the below. This is the wisdom that allows us to humble ourselves and be exalted. The truth is that both of these descriptions of Christians are true at the same time. We are simultaneously both sinner and saint. We have the wisdom that comes from above, and our passions are at war. Our sinful nature remains, but God's wisdom keeps coming from above. It comes in baptismal remembrance, it comes in the Absolution, it comes in the preached word, and it comes in the Body and Blood of Jesus in Communion. In fact, our passions from below are in a losing battle. God gives more grace. That which comes from above is always stronger than that which is below. You are now sinner and saint, but someday, the sinner will be overwhelmed by the wisdom that comes from above, the war will be over, and only the saint will remain. In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.The world seeks after wealth And all that mammon offers Yet never is content Though gold should fill its coffers. I have a higher good, Content with it I'll be: My Jesus is my wealth. What is the world to me? (LSB 730:4) -Rev. Grant Knepper, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church Modesto, California.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, KY.In Embracing Your Lutheran Identity, Author Gene Edward Veith Jr. will guide readers through that heritage, starting with the Early Church and moving through the Reformation to Lutheranism today. Readers will learn about key people in the history of Lutheranism, from two teenagers who were the first martyrs of the Reformation, through the Saxon immigrants who left everything behind so they could practice Lutheranism freely, to the Lutherans who have stood strong for the faith in our own day.

September 17, 2024 Today's Reading: James 3:1-12Daily Lectionary: 2 Chronicles 36:1-23; Philemon 1-25; Colossians 4:1-18“From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so.” (James 3:10)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. Isn't it strange how little control we have over our tongues? Why do we continually have to apologize to people because we “didn't mean to say that”? What did we mean to say? And if we meant to say something else, why didn't we say that? The tongue is a restless fire, and the words we say can burn down or build up. And it's not only James who says it. Jesus says, “I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak,” (Matthew 12:36). The words we speak mean far more than we often think. There is an old campfire song that goes, “It only takes a spark to get a fire going.” It only takes a single word to change completely a relationship. Sticks and stones may break our bones, but words can also harm and destroy. It should not be so.But it is also a word that restores, heals, and forgives. It doesn't start with our words, trying to “take them back” or fix what we've said and done. Sin is not like that. There is no fixing what has been broken in the past, what has been burned down, and all the idle and useless words we've spoken. It is only an entirely new word, a pure word, a living word, that can rebuild and restore. The Word made flesh enters a world of lying words, damaging words, and killing words and embodies the life and forgiveness of God. He hears words like “Crucify!” and He speaks words like “Forgive.” He hears words of death, and He speaks words of life. He hears words like “If He is the Son of God, let Him come down from the cross and save Himself,” and He speaks the dying word, “It is finished.” But this Word will not be silenced. He rises from the dead, and the first word He speaks to the disciples in the Upper Room is “Peace.” Peace between God and people; peace between people. Peace that heals where our words have broken; peace that pours quenching water on our burning, igniting words. Peace that spreads from the risen Jesus to His people, spreads from one of His baptized believers to another, spreads from the baptized people of God to those who do not know His peace. His Word is not idle or useless or powerless. His Word alone does at all times the good that He means to do: I forgive you. Take and eat, take and drink; this is My Body and Blood, given and shed for you. His Word is everything, for us and between us, until we see the truth of His Word: “Look! I am making all things new” (Revelation 21:5)! In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.O Lord, cleanse our tongues with Your forgiving word, so that we, too, may speak healing and forgiving words to one another. Amen.-Rev. Timothy Winterstein is pastor at Faith Lutheran Church, East Wenatchee, Washington.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, KY.The new Guiding Word series takes you through all the books of the Bible in six volumes. Starting with the Books of Moses—Genesis through Deuteronomy—you will explore every passage of every chapter of each book with the help of maps, diagrams, links between the testaments, and clarification points.

September 10, 2024Today's Reading: James 2:1-10, 14-18Daily Lectionary: 2 Kings 9:1-13, 10:18-29; 2 Kings 13:1-18:8; Philippians 2:12-30“So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.” (James 2:17)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. St. James reminds us that there are no exceptions under the Law of God. Just as Jesus Himself says that even lust is adultery, and even hatred is murder (Matthew 5:21-22, 27-28), so James says that there are no exceptions to the command, “Love your neighbor as yourself.” You could keep the whole thing, but if you stumble at even one point, if you fail to love even one person, you are guilty of the entire Law. The Law is whole, not divided. So, a failure to love one person is, before God, the same as failing to love everyone. Love, like the Law, cannot be divided up.Our failures to love are failures of faith. There is no true faith that does not produce works. We cannot claim to have faith if it does not show itself in works. The reason such faith is dead and cannot save is not because it does not have works, but because it is not faith. As Paul tells us in Ephesians, the one who walks around in sin and trespasses is dead in those sins. But the one who has been saved by grace through faith alone walks around in good works (Ephesians 2:1-2, 8-10). Being dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus always produces love for those around us.Of course, we still fail at love because we still have an unbeliever living in our flesh. The Old Adam refuses to believe, and so refuses to love. Jesus, however, completely trusts His Father, and so loved, and loves, completely. He loved us so completely that He would not leave us dead in our sin. “God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved—and raised us up with him and seated us with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, so that in the coming ages he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus” (Ephesians 2:4-7). Until our sinful flesh dies completely, we live as two because both Law and Gospel are entire: a living believer in the Father through Christ, loving our neighbors as ourselves, and a dying unbeliever, dead in sin, refusing to love. “Wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death? Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, I myself serve the law of God with my mind, but with my flesh I serve the law of sin” (Romans 7:24-25).In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.O grant that nothing in my soul May dwell, but Thy pure love alone; Oh, may Thy love possess me whole, My joy, my treasure, and my crown! All coldness from my heart remove; My ev'ry act, word, thought be love (LSB 683:2)-Rev. Timothy Winterstein is pastor at Faith Lutheran Church, East Wenatchee, Washington.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, KY.The new Guiding Word series takes you through all the books of the Bible in six volumes. Starting with the Books of Moses—Genesis through Deuteronomy—you will explore every passage of every chapter of each book with the help of maps, diagrams, links between the testaments, and clarification points.

Prayer is our opportunity to give to God what's a burden to us. We have the faith to believe He can do in his power whatever needs to be done, and we trust His will as the Sovereign God.

What do we do in the middle space between desire and fulfillment? We have to remember God is working even in the middle space and our patient endurance is worth it.

Life is temporary and so is the stuff we acquire in this life. Do we trust in our ability to obtain more than we do God's ability to provide? Is our life characterized by generosity or greed?

Even though life is fleeting and fragile, we don't have to live it foolishly and frivolously. Our lives submitted to Christ should be lived in humility, with immediacy and making an eternal impact. Make the most of your mist.

Our desire to fight and quarrel reveals more about what's happening inside us than it does what's happening around us.

Antiphon:  The Lord is my light and my salvation; Scripture:  Psalm 10                        Reading:  James 1:3Reflection:  GerryLeader:  UmbertoMusic:Notes:  The antiphon for today is a re-emphasis of the antiphon for Monday, June 10.  Perhaps this is something the Lord really wants us to hear and take to heart.

Really, 007! delve into the sensational new picture book all about the filming of The Man With The Golden Gun chatting to the author Chris Distin. Thanks for listening - we think you'll love it too!Disclaimer: Really, 007! is an unofficial entity and is not affiliated with EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. and Danjaq, LLC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Really, 007! delve into the many brilliant James Bond books from author Raymond Benson - including the novelisations for Tomorrow Never Dies, The World Is Not Enough and Die Another Day...Host Robert Parker is joined by fellow Bond enthusiasts John Kell and Chris Goldie and of course - Raymond himself! Thanks for listening - we think you'll love it too!Disclaimer: Really, 007! is an unofficial entity and is not affiliated with EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. and Danjaq, LLC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1. A servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ Reading: James 1:22-27 Comparison with other Bible passages to evidence the author's identity, similarities with the Lord's teaching style, followed by an exploration of some of the key themes of the letter with lessons for us. 2. Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? Reading: James 3:13-18 A more detailed study of the source and effect of Divine wisdom, contrasted with human thinking, and its importance for our lives. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christadelphians-talk/message

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