applying what we've learned to our lives
Weekly reflections following our Tuesday evening discussions.
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August 9 - James 5:7-12
Reflection: How do you think the people who know you the best would rate you in these areas: patience, perseverence, and truthfulness?
Of these three, where do you need to most work? Why?
What will you do this week to begin this improvement?
August 2 - James 5:1-6
Reflection: Do you have a tendency to feel more secure when you have more money? Less secure with less money?
How do you think God feels about your bank account and your security?
July 26 - James 4:13-17
Reflection: How can you make plans for the future, in light of what James says about tomorrow?
Does James' attitude discourage you from planning? Why or why not?
July 19 - James 4:1-12
Reflection: What is your usual response when your desires are frustrated?
What does it mean to be an "adulterous people"? How have you been guilty of two-timing God?
What are some of the world's cultural values that really seem opposed to God's values? How do you keep from being overpowered by the world's value structures?
How submissive are you? How could you submit to God more effectively this week?
July 12 - James 3:13-18
Reflection: In the past, how has your own envy and selfish ambition led to disorder? How has God helped you to overcome this?
Of the characterstics listed in verse 17, in which are you strongest? Weakest? How could you use your strength even more effectively in serving God and others?
Want to share more? Go to the blog page to let us know what is happening in your life.
August 9 - James 5:7-12
Reflection: How do you think the people who know you the best would rate you in these areas: patience, perseverence, and truthfulness?
Of these three, where do you need to most work? Why?
What will you do this week to begin this improvement?
August 2 - James 5:1-6
Reflection: Do you have a tendency to feel more secure when you have more money? Less secure with less money?
How do you think God feels about your bank account and your security?
July 26 - James 4:13-17
Reflection: How can you make plans for the future, in light of what James says about tomorrow?
Does James' attitude discourage you from planning? Why or why not?
July 19 - James 4:1-12
Reflection: What is your usual response when your desires are frustrated?
What does it mean to be an "adulterous people"? How have you been guilty of two-timing God?
What are some of the world's cultural values that really seem opposed to God's values? How do you keep from being overpowered by the world's value structures?
How submissive are you? How could you submit to God more effectively this week?
July 12 - James 3:13-18
Reflection: In the past, how has your own envy and selfish ambition led to disorder? How has God helped you to overcome this?
Of the characterstics listed in verse 17, in which are you strongest? Weakest? How could you use your strength even more effectively in serving God and others?
