Joy for Today

Life throws a lot at us, and the things we decide to give our time and attention to can spread us very thin, very quickly. All this seems to do is add frustration and causes us to lose sight of what …

A lack of thankfulness in our hearts and minds leads us to a complaining, depressed attitude. However, the Bible tells us, so often, that every believer has the opportunity to live with hopefulness a…

Have you ever considered that you might be living as a "practical atheist," even as a Christian? When we do not approach our days and plans with God's wisdom, we can quickly find ourselves frustrated…

Does the way you live your life match the life the Bible prescribes for every believer? We can often live like "practical atheists," or even hypocrites, when we say we are trusting and following Chri…

In this episode of the Joy for Today Podcast, we dive into James 4:11–12 and tackle the issue of “trash talk”—gossip, slander, and critical speech that tears others down. James reminds us that when w…

In this episode of Touching Monday, we dive into James 4:9–10 and explore what it really means to be afflicted, mourn, and weep over our sin. Without genuine sorrow, there can be no genuine repentanc…

In this episode of Touching Monday, we will continue our study in James 4.1-10 with part two of "Seeking Grace," exploring what it truly means to "cleanse your hands" and "purify your hearts." We wil…

If someone gave you instructions for a fulfilling life, would you listen and follow? That is exactly what God gives us in James 4; instructions for living this life, and for how to enjoy the grace He…

Everybody trusts in something or someone, even if that someone is themselves. We all exercise faith. But does the object of our faith bring us real, lasting peace, or do we just seem to be surviving …

Following Jesus isn’t just about being willing—it’s about surrendering. In this week's episode, we explore the weight of truly following Christ, the difference between emotional willingness and commi…

Coming off the celebration of our nation’s independence, this week’s sermon, and our conversation, shift the focus to something far more essential: our dependence on God. In this episode, we reflect …

Does what we say we believe match up with how we actually live our day-to-day lives? This is an important concept throughout the book of James and something that God wants us to understand. Join us a…

What do you feel like when you are having a bad day, a bad week, a bad year, ...or even a bad life? On the other hand, how do you feel when things in life are going great? We usually think of the hap…

There is more written about David than almost anyone else in the Bible. We get to see how he was called a man after God's own heart, but we also get to see the incredible ways he allowed his family t…

Listen in as Pastor Sam and Pastor Dusty have the privilege to interview one of the most senior members of Bible Baptist Church, Mrs. Polly Garlow! Mrs. Polly always seems to have a joyful spirit, an…

Think about it ...who are you really trying to impress? Do you ever say "yes" to someone or something without thinking about why you are saying yes, or if yes is the best answer? James 4:4 confronts …

We rarely think of ourselves as selfish, but in reality we probably think more of ourselves and about ourselves than anyone or anything else. The Bible says that we can even be guilty of desiring thi…

It is possible that we can be our own worst enemy, but maybe not in the way we might think! God shares His perfect understanding of the human condition when He teaches us that our problems often stem…

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Would you consider yourself a wise person? If so, what kind of wisdom do you operate your life from? The Bible gives us a measuring stick for us to…

Mary is one of the celebrated mothers in Scripture, but ultimately we understand that she celebrated her firstborn Son, Jesus Christ. This is the same Person we should be celebrating today; the Savio…