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Farewell, Christian Life Hackers

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...

On 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...

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,...

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...