Taming the Tongue: Faith in Action Through Wisdom, Words, and Humility James, all of chapter 3 and into Chapter 4! Controlling the tongue and back to the theme of faith in action. Brought to you by St John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Jackson Michigan and our very own Todd Gale: Discipleship Coordinator & Spiritual Director 

Faith Alive Through Works: Understanding James, Paul, and Saving Faith In Chapter 2 James beautifully explains that faith without works is a dead faith: it is no faith at all. How does this square with some of the words of Paul who says faith without works of the Law saves us? We’ll dive deep in … Continued

True Religion in Action: Living the Faith, Guarding the Tongue, and Loving Without Favoritism James 1:22 to 2:4, continuing with the proverb theme of Faith in Action, then introducing the Rich and Poor and then Controlling the Tongue. What is true religion? St. James explains! Brought to you by St John the Evangelist Catholic Church, … Continued

Faith in Action: Temptation, Testing, and Perseverance Through Trials James 1:12 to 21: James introduces another of the Proverb themes: Faith in Action; and we focus in especially on the difference between temptation and testing. Brought to you by St John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Jackson Michigan and our very own Todd Gale: Discipleship Coordinator … Continued

Faith Without Division: James on Doubt, Wisdom, and Perseverance in Trials James continues his introduction of 6 themes of proverbs he will revisit throughout the letter. Much discussion about DOUBT and what St. James means when he says DOUBT is the opposite of Faith. Not just questioning or searching, but resistance and opposition. Brought to … Continued