Author Archive | ericblauer

James Chapter 2. We look at how Abraham and Rahab are extreme opposites, but make great examples of the various ways active faith is essential to a healthy spiritual life in Christ. 

Facing the Person in the mirror: So what kind of person do we see looking back at us in this mirror? James briefly touches on 9 types of people in this chapter. Last week we looked at 6, today I want to look at 3 more. The angry person (1:19-21,26) The forgetful person: (1:19-25) The person […]

James chapter 1, part 1.  “…if you listen to the word and don’t obey, it is like glancing at your face in a mirror. You see yourself, walk away, and forget what you look like.” -James 1:23 So what kind of person do we see looking back at us in this mirror? James briefly touches […]

Main Points:  1. James is an important book from a mission angle. 2. James tackles the practical challenges of community. 3. James arises out of the wisdom literature tradition of teaching by opposites. 4. James was a witness, disciple and apostle of Jesus. 5. James is reflective of the prophetic tradition and the best of […]

The Superpower You Were Born With. Life & Death are in the Tongue

Steve Beck: Christ over Mammon

Your Work Life Matters to God