Discipleship & Community: A Connected Life

Word to the Wise

According to James, there are two types of wisdom: earthly wisdom and wisdom from above. How do we know which type we have? James 3:13-4:10 suggests that the evidence is in the way we live our lives. Perhaps it's time for an honest evaluation of the type of wisdom we have?

Words Matter

Our words have immense power--for evil or good--based on their source. Do they come from ourselves and our own efforts? Or from the Holy Spirit and His power? Our daily response reflects in eternity.

Eyewitness Account

James reminds us that we are the hands and feet of Jesus, branches that bear fruit, saved for Christ. Actions that others can see, can witness. This compliments Paul’s teaching that we are saved by grace through the blood of Jesus. He is the root, and we are saved in Christ. Root, branches, fruit--grace producing living proof for others to follow.

No Favorites

The good news leaves no room for favoritism, because every person bears God's image. Living proof faith believes there are no lost causes and every believer reflects the heart of Jesus by showing mercy, honoring the overlooked, and making room at the table for everyone.

Hearing Aids

God's Word was never intended to stop at our ears; it was meant to take root in our hearts. A life that bears fruit moves beyond listening to Jesus and lives like Jesus through obedience, compassion, and purity, leaving behind living proof of a life transformed by grace and truth.