Dear Christian Life Hackers, As we power down our hacking devices and stow away our gear, it's time to reflect on the journey we've embarked on together. Over the past ten weeks, we've delved into the Epistle of James, we've been through the wringer, the washer, and...
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Here are the last fewOn a Rescue Mission: Prayer Warriors in Action
Attention, Prayer Warriors! As we touchdown from our final descent into the spiritual battlefield, we're shifting gears from training to deployment. Having learned the priority of prayer, assembled our prayer squad, and trained with the Nick Fury of prayer, we're not...
Intercessionary Avengers’ Training with the Nick Fury of Prayer
Assemble! Intercessionary Avengers, We started our final descent by equipping you with the priority of prayer, the mother of all life hacks. Then yesterday, we assembled the people into prayer squads. Before training you to be productive in this spiritual warfare,...
Stages of Backsliding based on Hebrews
The process of straying and becoming a backslider is a fascinating one, and it's a path that's well-trodden. Dr. Tony Evans gives us a roadmap of this journey from the Book of Hebrews*. First off, we have spiritual neglect. Hebrews 2:2-3 warns us, 'For if the word...
The Prayer Squad: Dialling ‘P’ for Power
'Sup, spiritual superheroes! Yesterday, we unlocked the divine cheat code of making prayer a priority. Today, we're looking at the people, assembling our spiritual Avengers, our prayer squad, as we delve into James 5:14-20. Suit up, because we're about to dial 'P' for...
Prayer as the Ultimate Life Hack
Hello, holy hackers! As we round the final bend in our spiritual marathon through the book of James, we're about to unpack the mother of all life hacks. It's not just a hack, it's a divine cheat code. It's the Konami Code of Christianity. Up, up, down, down, left,...
Words Shape Patience
Hey there, stamina shapers Ever heard the saying, "Patience is a virtue"? Well, it's not just a virtue; it's a lifestyle. And today, we're going to dive into the practical side of patience, focusing on two key areas: our words and our attitudes. James, our spiritual...
The Patience of a Sunrise Sentinel
Salute to sunrise sentinels, Ever hiked to catch a sunrise over the cliff looking out to the Pacific Ocean? It's an exercise in patience, isn't it? You rise while the world sleeps, navigate through the dimly lit trails, and then perch yourself on a rocky outcrop,...
Weathering Life’s Storms: the Art of Being a Human Umbrella
Hello, patience pioneers! Ever felt like you're caught in a storm without an umbrella? The rain is pouring, the wind is howling, and you're getting soaked to the bone. But what if you could become the umbrella? Welcome to the club of 'makrothumia' and 'hupomenō'!...
Rainy Days and Mondays
Howdy, patience practitioners! Ever heard of the Carpenters' song, "Rainy Days and Mondays"? It's a classic tune about feeling down and out, but finding solace in the one who loves you. It's a sentiment that can resonate with us, especially when we're waiting for...
The Patience of a Pro
Hello there, patience pros! Today, we're diving into the deep end of the patience pool. So, grab your floaties, and let's get going! 7Dear brothers and sisters, be patient as you wait for the Lord’s return. Consider the farmers who patiently wait for the rains in the...
From Chocolate Coins to Kingdom Currency
Calling all Cosmic Coin Collectors! For today's grand finale, we're zeroing in on the 'how' of spending our moolah. That's right, we're gonna take all that wisdom we've gathered from our chocolate coin adventure, and put it to work for the kingdom! As we start in...
Chocolate Coins and the Cosmic Lens
Alright, Accountants of Assets, Today, we're trading in our clocks for coins as we audit the 'what' in "What is the True Value of Money?" (The 'how' of money, well, that's an adventure for tomorrow). Remember when those chocolate gold coins felt like a mountain of...
Hitting the Mark of Time: Aim Higher
Ahoy, Time Guardians, Yesterday, we learned how to aim our 'how' with a bow of humility when plotting our plans. Today, we're setting our sights on the 'what' of time management. What targets are we marking in our smart planners, and how do our Google Calendar entries...
To Tomorrow and Beyond: Humility in Planning
Tune in, Time Travelers! Ready to propel your time management to tomorrow and beyond? Buckle up, and let's set our time-travel machine to 88 MPH according to James 4:13-14. We will explore the 'how' of time management today, and leave the 'what' for later. Our buddy...
The Right Heart for Time and Treasure
Greetings, Guardians of Time and Treasure! We are launching into a brand-new week with James, our seasoned life hacker, In his epistle's fourth and fifth chapters (James 4:13-5:6), we will chart our course through the exciting realms of Chronos and Currency, of Future...
From Courtroom to Community
Alrighty folks, have a front-row seat because we're flipping the channels - from cooking shows to courtroom dramas. Our host, James, seems to be a fan of something like "Law & Order: First Century Edition", right? Humor aside, today we're unpacking that messy...
The Humble Pie of Repentance
Roll up your sleeves, Pie Bakers of Penitence! Today, we're switching gears from construction to culinary arts. Let's dive elbow-deep into the dough of humility, to craft our very own 'Humble Pie of Repentance'. But, fear not, we are armed with a heavenly recipe...