As you are aware I have been doing a sermon series, “Growing Up with Jesus,” where we are moving passage by passage through the Epistle of James. I generally like to preach in a series that sometimes is topical (but still based on a scripture passage) and other times, like this one, is totally driven by the content of a book or section of a book.  I like to preach through a book or section of a book because it forces me as a preacher and us as a congregation to address what can be some difficult and uncomfortable issues. Scripture is timeless and is relatable to life across cultures, as well as generations of time. I hope in some way God has spoken to you through this book and I pray that you all are continuing to Grow Up with Jesus.

This Sunday we will cover the entire fourth chapter of James with a message titled “The Posture for Spiritual Growth.” The spiritual life runs counter to the ways of the natural world and the norms of various societies. The natural world operates on a survival of the fittest mindset; that in order to grow you need to assert yourself and watch out for number one! Spiritual growth is the opposite. Spiritual growth only takes place when we assume the posture of submission and humility. Anything else will stunt spiritual growth. Join me this Sunday as we consider the correct posture for growth.