31—Forty Days with James: The Judge at the Door
Written on January 31, 2022 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
To listen to “The Judge at the Door” (13 mins), click the play arrow. . James 5:7-9 More about the Zealots In the Jewish War, they took revenge on the… Read More
30—Forty Days with James: Rich Fools
Written on January 30, 2022 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
To listen to the talk, “Rich Fools” (12 mins), click on the play arrow. . James 5:1-6 Last time: In “Wannabe Rich Fools,” James speaks of entrepreneurs who fail to… Read More
29—Forty Days with James: Through the Book (CSB)
Written on January 29, 2022 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
We’re 4/5 of the way through the epistle of James. Today, please listen to the entire book (12 mins) in the Christian Standard Bible (formerly called the Holman Christian Standard… Read More
Write your own obituary
Written on January 28, 2022 at 1:15 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Write your own obituary Christian Ray Flores Jan 28, 2022 What would my obituary say if my time came tomorrow? What would I change about my life today to edit… Read More
28—Forty Days with James: (Wannabe) Rich Fools
Written on January 28, 2022 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
To hear “(Wannabe) Rich Fools” (9 mins), click on the arrow below. . James 4:13-17 The brevity of life: we are mists. If it is the Lord’s will – adding… Read More
The backlash against rightwing evangelicals is reshaping American politics and faith
Written on January 27, 2022 at 4:20 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
The backlash against rightwing evangelicals is reshaping American politics and faith Ruth Braunstein Note: The Guardian is a British newspaper Some sociologists believe that the rising number of non-religious Americans… Read More
27—Forty Days with James: Only One Judge
Written on January 27, 2022 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
Reflection 27, “Only One Judge” (15 mins), is based on James 4:11-12. .”Humble Yourself in the Sight of the Lord” (our previous reflection)—great passage, and great song. True prayer is… Read More
Telling Our Church Story—Both Sides
Written on January 26, 2022 at 11:14 am, by Douglas Jacoby
“The Good, the Bad the Ugly”—this isn’t only the title of a 1966 Clint Eastwood film. It’s also the story of our personal lives (if we’re honest). There are some… Read More
26—Forty Days with James: Humble Yourself in the Sight of the Lord
Written on January 26, 2022 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
Click on the play arrow to hear “Humble Yourself in the Sight of the Lord” (8 mins), the 26th reflection in the James series. . James 4:9-10 We can’t be merely… Read More
25—Forty Days with James: Submit, Resist, Draw Near, Wash, and Be Purified
Written on January 25, 2022 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
The next reflection, “Submit, Resist, Draw Near, Wash, and Be Purified” (13 mins), explores James 4:7-8, with some additional material from a previous message, “Jesus & Politics.” . James 4:7-8… Read More
Flipping the Script – Transforming from Victim to Victor
Written on January 24, 2022 at 11:22 am, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Christian Ray Flores How do we overcome trauma and transcend it? The Phoenix has endured as a symbol of rebirth across many ancient cultures My first childhood memories are from… Read More
24—Forty Days with James: The Worldly Church
Written on January 24, 2022 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
To listen to “The Worldly Church” (15 mins), the 24th reflection in our series, click, on the play arrow. . James 4:4-6 The adultery referred to in James 4:4 refers… Read More
23—Forty Days with James: Waging War
Written on January 23, 2022 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
To listen to “Waging War,” our 23rd reflection on James, click on the play arrow. The talk runs 12 mins. . James 4:1-3 Context: link with chapter 3 – peaceful… Read More
22—Forty Days with James: Through the Book (NASB)
Written on January 22, 2022 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
Click the arrow to hear the book of James read in the NASB (15 mins) . To appreciate James and the logical flow of the letter, it is vital to… Read More
21—Forty Days with James: Genuine Wisdom
Written on January 21, 2022 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
Click to listen to today’s reflection (14 mins). It’s called “Genuine Wisdom.” . James 3:17-19 In 1st-century Palestine, James was a force for unity and peace. “James is burdened with… Read More
20—Forty Days with James: Pseudo-Wisdom
Written on January 20, 2022 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
Our 20th reflection on James is “Pseudo-Wisdom.” Click the play arrow to listen to the talk (11 mins). . James 3:13-16 Intro In our next 2 reflections, James considers two… Read More
The Douglas Jacoby Podcast
Written on January 19, 2022 at 12:08 am, by Douglas Jacoby
Podcasts are added every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. You can check them out anywhere you normally listen to podcasts (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcast & Radio Addict (at Google Play Store),… Read More
19—Forty Days with James: Cursing & Praise
Written on January 19, 2022 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
Reflection 19, on James 3:9-12, is titled “Cursing & Praise” (14 mins). . James 3:9-12 So many images in this chapter: (tongue), bit, rudder, spark, taming (animals), poison, spring, fig… Read More
18—Forty Days with James: The Untamable
Written on January 18, 2022 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
To hear reflection 18, on James 3:7-8, “The Untamable” (12 mins), click on the play arrow. Reminders: All of chapter 3 addresses the tongue, and has special relevance for and… Read More
17—Forty Days with James: The Rudder
Written on January 17, 2022 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
To hear “The Rudder,” on James 3:3-5 (10 mins), just click on the play arrow. .Review: “The Tongue of the Teacher: (no. 16) James 3:1 applies to all Christian… Read More
16—Forty Days with James: The Tongue of the Teacher
Written on January 16, 2022 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
Click on the play arrow to hear “The Tongue of the Teacher” (15 mins) on James 3:1-2. . James 3:1-2 What is the context of James’s warning? James is the… Read More
15—Forty Days with James: Through the Book (The Message)
Written on January 15, 2022 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
To listen to the reading of James 1-5 in the popular paraphrase The Message (15 mins), click on the play arrow. Next: We begin James 3—with important insights on spiritual leadership.
14—Forty Days with James: The Epistle of Straw
Written on January 14, 2022 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
To listen to today’s talk (12 mins), Faith without Deeds (3): “The Epistle of Straw” . Luther’s translation of the N.T. (1522) Separated 4 books from the other books of… Read More
13—Forty Days with James: The Magic Wand & the Touch
Written on January 13, 2022 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
To hear Faith Without Deeds (part 2), “The Magic Wand & the Touch” (14 mins), simply click on the play arrow below. . Further comments on Jas 2:14-26: Re: deeds… Read More
For anyone interested in AIM UK & Ireland
Written on January 12, 2022 at 6:29 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
If you are interested in taking part in the biblical training program AIM UK & IRELAND, please click on this link. Principal teachers: Malcolm Cox, Andy Boakye, Douglas Jacoby (see… Read More
Why Atheists Need Faith, by Paul Caron
Written on January 12, 2022 at 4:15 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Why Atheists Need Faith By Paul Caron Wall Street Journal op-ed: Why Atheists Need Faith, by Michael Guillen (Author, Believing Is Seeing: A Physicist Explains How Science Shattered His Atheism and Revealed the Necessity of… Read More
12— Forty Days with James: Cold Deeds with Warm Words
Written on January 12, 2022 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
To listen to today’s talk (12 mins), click on the play arrow. It’s Faith without Deeds (part 1): “Cold Deeds with Warm Words.” Notes on James 2:14-26: The word… Read More
11—Forty Days with James: The Royal Law
Written on January 11, 2022 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
To listen to reflection 11, “The Royal Law,” on James 2:8-13 (13 mins), just click on the play arrow below. Why is this a “royal” law? It’s the Law of… Read More
10—Forty Days with James: Oppressors & Oppressed
Written on January 10, 2022 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
Click on the arrow to hear “Oppressors & Oppressed” (13 mins), for Day 10 of our series. Intro Was Jesus a “carpenter” (Mark 6:3, Matt 13:55)? Tekton = builder. “Carpenter,” esp…. Read More
09—Forty Days with James: The Chair & the Floor
Written on January 9, 2022 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
Click on the arrow to hear the 9th reflection in our series, “The Chair & the Floor” (11 mins). Intro Might we have a wrong view of religion – could… Read More
08—Forty Days with James: Through the Book (RPM)
Written on January 8, 2022 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
To hear the recording (16 mins), please click on the arrow. Interesting facts about James James appears immediately after Acts in many early NTs. Some scholars think James was the… Read More
Q&A 1616—Santiago de Compostela
Written on January 7, 2022 at 6:09 am, by Douglas Jacoby
Do you think the remains of James the Just are in the church of St. James of Compostela (Santiago de Compostela) in Spain? Reply from Joseph Harris (Augusta, GA): No,… Read More
07—Forty Days with James: Pure Religion
Written on January 7, 2022 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
To hear “Pure Religion” (12 mins), click on the play arrow. There are five important themes in the latter part of James 1 (vs.19-27), the first three of which… Read More
06—Forty Days with James: Listening and Looking
Written on January 6, 2022 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
To hear the message of Day 6 in the James series, “Listening & Looking” (15 mins), click the play arrow below. The next two sections in James (today’s offering plus… Read More
05—Forty Days with James: God’s Perfect Gifts
Written on January 5, 2022 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
Reflection 5, “God’s Perfect Gifts,” unpacks James 1:16-18. To listen to the talk (13 mins), click on the play arrow below. Don’t be deceived. Don’t crack and crumble under the… Read More
04—Forty Days with James: Victors, not Victims
Written on January 4, 2022 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
For today’s reflection, “Victors, not Victims,” on James 1:13-16a (14 mins), click play below. The trials of chapter 1 probably refer to persecution. Don’t give up! When we give up,… Read More
03—Forty Days with James: Pride vs. Humility
Written on January 3, 2022 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
Listen to the reflection on James 1:9-12, “Pride vs. Humility” (14 mins): The man James In the NT, James is by far the most significant (half-)brother of Jesus (Matthew 13:55,… Read More
02—Forty Days with James: Pure Joy vs. Double Mind
Written on January 2, 2022 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
Listen to the reflection on James 1:1-8, Pure Joy vs. Double Mind (11 mins): 1:1—the 12 Tribes = Christians (see Gal 6:16), probably from a Jewish background. If James is like Ephesians (a… Read More
01—Forty Days with James: through the book (NIV)
Written on January 1, 2022 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
The audio recording is a reading of the entire book of James, in the NIV. (14 mins) . Resonance: Sermon on Mount (man phrases, and at least 6 points of… Read More
