It’s never a question of IF we’ll slip up—it’s only a matter of WHEN. But, in the midst of our failure, James reminds us never to focus on the bigness of our challenge, but on the bigness of a grace-filled God, the God who converts tragedy into triumph… Trip-Ups: When You Slip Don’t Fall 

Is what you “believe” lived out through what you “do”? Or does your real life little resemble the core values and beliefs you claim to profess? Two-Faced – confronting the contradiction within 

Transforming an obedient life into a joy-filled life, an ordinary life into an extraordinary life, doesn’t happen when we remain clueless, curious or merely convinced. It is only through complete commitment that we are empowered to live out God’s purpose and call...Convinced to Committed 

Following God's compelling call often means doing uncomfortable things in unlikely places. But, through our obedience, God connects us with our place of passionate service and joy… Loving Dayton 

We all seek that one special place in our lives of no worries, blue skies, joy, but too often settle for shortcuts, convinced the next meal, money, medication, or mall will take us there. It is only by living life in and through the Spirit of God that we will reach…That Special Place. 

We can spend our whole lives thinking of ways to make a difference in the world yet never act on them. But as follower’s of Christ we are called to take steps in faith and live out those ideas through...The Discipline of Service.

Asking for God's direction for our lives is sometimes easier said than done. We need to move from a life of good intentions to faithfully living out the path God desires for us.

Life is an incredible gift...and incredibly brief. Jesus calls us with urgency to commit ourselves - heart, soul, mind and strength - to The One Thing.

“Stinking thinking” can create believers who are both saved …and miserable! God transforms us and our minds when we work our own recovery program, finding the serenity that only God’s Spirit provides. 

Too often Jesus' followers play "Candyland Christianity" -- sweet, artificial and safe -- reading God's printed word without demonstrating the action-packed directive of the Living Word. 

Love your neighbor as yourself... the greatest command yet the hardest to accomplish. We cannot truly love ourselves as God loves us, until we evaluate our lives and take a deep look at what is holding us back from loving others.

Action without faith lacks purpose; faith without action is dead. Real faith compels us forward, providing help, hope and healing in a hurting world.

Judgmentalism is a cancer that can invade any one of us and create division through politics, race and even emotions, but James reminds us mercy triumphs over judgment as we practice The Law of Love - A FAITH THAT WORKS.

This Father's Day, the God of the universe simply asks for our faith, calling God's children to seek the source, develop the substance and demonstrate the evidence.

In a tough economy, our fear drives us to focus on making a living through what we can get, instead of God's priority on making a life through what we can give.

Join us in worship this week as we welcome Pastor Mike Bowie back to the platform. Pastor Mike Slaughter will host as together we revisit the passion and purpose of a dear pastor, friend and servant, and pray God's blessing upon the Bowie family.

James calls us to be people of the Pentecost--not people of prejudice--living together in multicultural community as we demonstrate on Earth the inclusiveness of heaven.

As we move through life's transitions, we can choose a Kingdom focus...or a world focus. Learn the life principles that dare us to choose the path of life blessings.

Healthy eating and exercise matter, but can't prevent the second-hand pollutants that cause disease and distress. This world's moral and mental pollutants are just as dangerous! Yet, James calls us to lead unpolluted lives--healthy food for the mind, sobriety for the soul, and the focus on sacrificial service that fulfills God’s purpose.

God is impressed by performance—not empty promises. The truest expression of worship we can offer to God is sacrificial service to the most vulnerable.