Living Faith Wisdom from James. James, the writer - who was he? The brother of Jesus

Living FaithWisdom from James

James, the writer - who was he?James, the writer - who was he?

The brother of JesusThe brother of Jesus

JesusJesus’’ first miracle - water into first miracle - water into winewine

References to James in the New References to James in the New Testament:Testament:

Matthew 13: 54-58Matthew 13: 54-58John 7: 3-10John 7: 3-10Luke 8: 19-21Luke 8: 19-211 Corinthians 15: 7-81 Corinthians 15: 7-8

Wisdom for LifeWisdom for Life’’s Challengess ChallengesJames 1: 1-18James 1: 1-18

“Belief is not something you do with your brain.  Belief is something you do with your life.”

Paul David Tripp

No holds barred - challenging No holds barred - challenging words!words!When you face trials:When you face trials:

Consider yourselvesConsider yourselves fortunate...fortunate...

Count it all joy...Count it all joy...Consider it a sheer gift...Consider it a sheer gift...Be happy... Be happy... Be glad...Be glad...Consider it pure joy...Consider it pure joy...

Stephen Sutton

Click on Stephen’s name below to read about how one young man coped with the huge challenge of cancer.

Stephen SuttonStephen SuttonStephen Sutton

Who do we listen to?Who do we listen to?

What right have theyWhat right have they got to say that?got to say that?

What do they knowWhat do they know about my life?about my life?

James knew about:James knew about:

Doubts & scepticismDoubts & scepticism Swallowing prideSwallowing pride Loss and griefLoss and grief FearFear Trials and tribulationTrials and tribulation Church controversyChurch controversy Leadership issuesLeadership issues Decision-makingDecision-making

Count it all joy...Count it all joy...

Produces Produces enduranceendurance

A crown of honourA crown of honour

Just askJust ask

One man said to Jesus,One man said to Jesus,““Lord I believe, help my unbelief.Lord I believe, help my unbelief.””

If you doubt, you are like a wave If you doubt, you are like a wave in the sea that is driven and in the sea that is driven and blown about by the wind... blown about by the wind...

DonDon’’t expect to receive anything t expect to receive anything from God! from God!

James 1: 6,7James 1: 6,7

Just askJust ask

A Man with a SongA Man with a Song

and a Man with a Smileand a Man with a Smile

A Man with a SongA Man with a Song

What a friend we have in Jesus,All our sins and griefs to bear!What a privilege to carryEverything to God in prayer!Oh, what peace we often forfeit,Oh, what needless pain we bear,All because we do not carryEverything to God in prayer!

Have we trials and temptations?Is there trouble anywhere?We should never be discouraged—Take it to the Lord in prayer.Can we find a friend so faithful,Who will all our sorrows share?Jesus knows our every weakness;Take it to the Lord in prayer.

A Man with a SongA Man with a Song

Are we weak and heavy-laden,Cumbered with a load of care?Precious Saviour, still our refuge —Take it to the Lord in prayer.Do your friends despise, forsake you?Take it to the Lord in prayer!In His arms He’ll take and shield you,You will find a solace there.

Written by Joseph Scriven, who lost one fiancée to drowning and a second to pneumonia.

A Man with a SongA Man with a Song

A Man with a SmileA Man with a Smile

Read Jeff Lucas in “Premier Christianity” magazine, June 2014

What about you?What about you?Finances?Finances?

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A Place to BelongA Place to Belong

UPUP A God to ServeA God to Serve

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