Living Out Authentic Faith

The world will tell you that you can ride the fence – one foot in the world and one foot in Kingdom living.

But James points us to the Way, the Truth, and the only path to real living.

It’s an all-in relationship with Jesus that transforms us from the inside-out.

It’s the fullness of Him that replaces frustration and futility with peace and purpose.

It’s a hope that sinks down deep into our souls and can’t help but get the attention of the world around us.

We were created for only one Lord, and James is calling out to us to shut down the compromise and follow God alone with reckless abandon.

May we be confronted with our shortcomings and repent, encouraged by Christ’s abundant grace, and motivated to live godly lives through His power and for His glory. – Jen Thorn (James Introduction)

When we immerse ourselves in the truth of the gospel and exchange our weakness for Christ’s strength, that’s when we’ll find our feet firmly planted in Kingdom soil.

In these last four weeks James has instructed us to:

• Persevere – Under trial. In gaining wisdom. In developing humility. In sowing peace. In resisting the love of money.
• Be patient – In suffering. With our words. As we embrace and love others. As we trust God for our futures.
• Project the Father – To show the world that our faith is genuine through our love, our words, our service… our witness.
• Pray – In times of joy. In times of trouble. Because prayer is powerful. Because it’s effective.
• Pursue God in full surrender. Abide in Him. Then with truth and in love, pursue those who have wandered.

… and so. much. more.

You who are weary from the compromise, do you hear Him calling?

Come home.

Don’t wait another day to step into all-in, authentic Jesus living. The author and perfecter of our faith has promised to provide His grace and strength for the journey. Take it from James… it’s far better than anything this world can offer.

At His feet,