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StreetWise (James) 11 – Finishing Faithfully



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James closes his letter with a powerful call to patience, perseverance, and prayer. He urges believers to wait patiently for the Lord’s return, like a farmer waiting for the harvest. We are reminded of Job’s endurance and God’s compassion, encouraging us to remain steadfast in suffering. James ends with a call to spiritual restoration, urging believers to bring back those who wander from the truth. Saving a soul from death and covering a multitude of sins is a sacred act of love. We are called to be patient in trials, persistent in prayer, and passionate about restoring others. James reminds us that the Christian life is not passive—it’s active faith, grounded in hope and community care.

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| , | Scripture: James 5:7-20

StreetWise (James) 8 – How To End Wars Wisely



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War has consumed humanity ever since we began, and James challenges us in how we control ourelves in the face of our desires that we might act in a manner that is honouring and loving rather than destroying and allowing our nature to take control of our actions.

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| , | Scripture: James 3:13-4:3

StreetWise (James) 7 – The Monster In Your Mouth



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Justin challenges us on our tongue, a monster held by two cages yet released on whim, with the power to build or destroy, flowing both sweet and salty from the same source. He compares what James says to the words of Jesus on the same topic.

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| , | Scripture: James 3:1-12

StreetWise (James) 6 – Three Kinds of Faith: Dead, Demonic & Dynamic



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Justin takes us through one of the most challenging passages in the book of James, where we look at what it means to have real faith. We unpack the words of James and compare them to some of the words of the Apostle Paul on the same topic.

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| , | Scripture: James 2:14-26

StreetWise (James) 3 – Kill Temptation Before It Kills You!



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Justin continues to explore the theme of enduring trials with faith, emphasizing that suffering is an inevitable part of life in a fallen world, but through perseverance and reliance on God, individuals can grow spiritually and find joy not in the trials themselves, but in what they produce—maturity, strength, and deeper faith. Believers need to practice two disciplines: “consider” (self-talk grounded in biblical truth) and “ask” (prayerfully seeking God’s wisdom).

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| , | Scripture: James 1:13-18

StreetWise (James) 2 – The Truth About Trials & Tribulations



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Justin explores the theme of enduring trials with faith, emphasizing that suffering is an inevitable part of life in a fallen world, but through perseverance and reliance on God, individuals can grow spiritually and find joy not in the trials themselves, but in what they produce—maturity, strength, and deeper faith. Believers need to practice two disciplines: “consider” (self-talk grounded in biblical truth) and “ask” (prayerfully seeking God’s wisdom). Rachel Windram also shares her deeply moving story of losing her husband in a tragic accident and how her faith in God sustained her through grief.

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| , | Scripture: James 1:2-12

StreetWise (James) 1 – Who’s the Boss of You?



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Justin launches our investigation into the book of James as we explore the greeting that James delivers and how we would put forward our own greeting in relation to the powers in our life.

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| , | Scripture: James 1:1

Easter Sunday 2025



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Justin encourages us to meet God where we are at as we reflect on the victory won over death and sin on that cross.

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| , | Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Isaiah S1 Pt 6



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Justin leads us in contemplation over how God perceives our sinful ways and detests of them. He calls on us to judge ourselves and tell what more could be done by God to grow good fruits in us and yet we still produce bitter fruits.

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| , | Scripture: Isaiah 5

Kingdom of Heaven 72



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Justin launches an in-depth exploration into one of the pinnacle tenets of the Christian faith, the fact that Christ was resurrected and the evidence that stands for its occurence as well as the implications that those facts and assertions carry 2000 years after the fact.

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| , | Scripture: Matthew 27:57-28:10