The Exalted King: Christ Crowned in Glory Scripture: Philippians 2:9–11Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to…
Redemption – Our Freedom Purchased In our journey through the foundational doctrines of our faith, we arrive at a concept that resonates deeply with our human experience: Redemption. This doctrine speaks to our longing for freedom, for release from the chains that bind us—whether they be guilt, addiction, broken relationships, or the weight of past…
He is risen! The tomb is empty! Praise the Lord! The resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ is a pivotal point in human history. It is essential that Jesus Christ rose from the dead for us to have salvation. One writer said, “A dead Savior is no Savior at all.” The resurrection indicated that Jesus…
Have you known the frustration of falling short in your effort to obey and honor God? Have you ever wondered whether you will ever be able to change? Do you want me to share with you this remarkable promise? There is no sinful action or attitude that we cannot overcome in Christ! The Biblical Counseling…
Are you feeling discontent? Do you wish there was a way to break free from the constant discouragement, depression, and sadness that have been holding you back from living a full life? Does this sound like you? Are you constantly going back to your old life and bad habits? Does it seem that Christianity has…
Merry Christmas! In this message, I want you to consider One passage – Psalm 98 One hymn – Joy to the World One consistent message – Jesus Christ Message Outline One Passage: Psalm 98: Call to worship for the people of God – God is Savior (Psalm 98:1-3) Call to worship for all the people…
Merry Christmas! In this message, I want you to consider One passage One hymn One consistent message Message Outline One Passage: Luke 2:10-11 10 And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 For unto you is born…
“Having no hope and without God in the world.” Ephesians 2:12b So many people have lost hope. Some believe that they never had hope. Others cannot seem to find a reason to hope again. Far too many Christians live under the clouds of discouragement, discontentment, and despair. They are dominated by pains from the past…
Hebrews 13:20-21 20 Now may the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, 21 equip you with everything good that you may do his will, working in us that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
ABOUT JAMES AND LESSONS FOR LIFE Are you longing to find answers to the deeper issues of life? Join Dr. James Long, Jr., a pastor, counselor, and university professor with over 25 years of experience. Hear James as he tackles some of life’s biggest questions and helps us find God’s solutions to life’s struggles. Learn…
When was the last time someone said thank you to you? When was the last time you said thank you to someone else? So many people today struggle with a lack of thankfulness and ingratitude. This leads to struggles with complaining, criticizing, and comparing. Gratitude and thankfulness provide a powerful remedy for these problems. This gratitude journal helps us to identify what we should be grateful for and what we do as a result of seeing life as a gift.
Do you struggle with applying the truth that you learn during your study of God’s word? This God’s grace prayer journal will allow you to focus on gratitude and live in contentment in life. The journal pages encourage you to observe what you are learning from the Bible text, evaluate how you have failed to live according to the truths stated, seek forgiveness, and develop godly plans for change.
Do you struggle with the lack of hope? Do you find yourself struggling with doubt and insecurity during times of great challenge? During those times, you need to find your rest and assurance in pondering, personalizing, praying, and practicing what God’s Word says. In the short devotional, spend time meditating and studying each of these passages. Write down whatever comes to mind in the spaces below. And let God speak to you.
One of the keys to growing in Christlikeness in our lives is to unearth and discover, and biblically evaluate our thinking patterns, speaking, and acting. This worksheet will help you be honest and specific about areas in your life that are not meeting biblical standards in thinking, speaking, and acting.
The God who began a good work in you will continue it through your lifetime and will finish it when we meet him face-to-face. God works for us, and God works in us. He enables us to become more like Christ every single day. This work is progressive and continual in this life. This worksheet helps us review and evaluate gains made during counseling and discipleship, show gratitude to God for what he has done, and develop plans for future growth and change.
There probably is not a day that goes by that we do not have some level of conflict with others. This worksheet helps us focus on the problem and not the person. It helps us evaluate how we have handled a dispute and how we should deal with it moving forward.
Do you ever struggle with doing a Bible study or journaling the key ideas from your reading? This Bible Study Note Sheet will encourage you to ponder and meditate on Scripture. Also, God’s Word is meant for you, so this worksheet will help you personalize what you are learning. It will also guide you in learning to pray God’s Word, and finally, it will encourage you to put into practice the principles and promises you find in reading the Word of God.
Anger is a significant issue for so many people. People often stuff or spew their anger, but very few learn to study their anger. This journal assignment will help you to do just that. It will help you understand, evaluate, and respond to your anger in better ways.
Do you ever find yourself getting overwhelmed with problems? Do you find yourself struggling with thinking clearly during a challenging situation? This four-step approach to rethinking a problem will help.
Problems can seem overwhelming. When we are in the midst of a significant crisis, many of us struggle with defining the problem and implementing helpful solutions. This worksheet helps us to identify three unbiblical and unproductive ways of handling problems. It also encourages us to destroy problems, not people, as we deal with issues in a biblical and God-honoring way.
