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Ever been really disappointed? Maybe that's how you feel about 2016? Well there is a way to future proof your faith and minimise debilitating disappointments, but it is all about 'how you expect'

Ever been really disappointed? Maybe that's how you feel about 2016? Well there is a way to future proof your faith and minimise debilitating disappointments, but it is all about 'how you expect'

What do you anticipate at Christmas? The entire Old Testament looked forward to the presentation of an ultimate gift, yet when it arrived it was 'wrapped' in a very unusual way.

What do you anticipate at Christmas? The entire Old Testament looked forward to the presentation of an ultimate gift, yet when it arrived it was 'wrapped' in a very unusual way.

What direction are you heading in? The early chapters of Genesis records the mysterious movement of sinful mankind towards Babel, yet the Christmas story reflects an unusual twist in response.

What direction are you heading in? The early chapters of Genesis records the mysterious movement of sinful mankind towards Babel, yet the Christmas story reflects an unusual twist in response.

Do you struggle with Christmas? Well, most people that do don’t struggle to accept the existence of the Devil. Not under-estimating the diabolic nature of Satan, listen in to the ONLY hope anyone has in the face of him.

Do you struggle with Christmas? Well, most people that do don’t struggle to accept the existence of the Devil. Not under-estimating the diabolic nature of Satan, listen in to the ONLY hope anyone has in the face of him.

How often do you really pray for yourself and others? Being aware of the privilege & power we have in prayer is a mark of Christian maturity and genuine faith.

How often do you really pray for yourself and others? Being aware of the privilege & power we have in prayer is a mark of Christian maturity and genuine faith.

Are you longing to see the time when the injustices of this world will be made right? James exhorts us to be patient because we will not see the full justice this world needs until Jesus' return.

Are you longing to see the time when the injustices of this world will be made right? James exhorts us to be patient because we will not see the full justice this world needs until Jesus' return.

James addresses the corrupt rich, warning them of their coming judgement, not based on their level of income but their character. Do we mirror their character with our wealth?

James addresses the corrupt rich, warning them of their coming judgement, not based on their level of income but their character. Do we mirror their character with our wealth?

'The best laid plans of mice and men!?!' Why is it plans seldom seem to go exactly the way we want? It is a relief to learn insight to some fundamental reasons from James.

'The best laid plans of mice and men!?!' Why is it plans seldom seem to go exactly the way we want? It is a relief to learn insight to some fundamental reasons from James.

What causes conflict within the church? In this passage, James teaches how the adulterous heart seeks its own pleasure above God's and in opposition to others.

What causes conflict within the church? In this passage, James teaches how the adulterous heart seeks its own pleasure above God's and in opposition to others.

How can you tell a true believer? James lists the motives, manner and results of a lifestyle and attitude that trusts in God.

How can you tell a true believer? James lists the motives, manner and results of a lifestyle and attitude that trusts in God.

Have you noticed how hard it is to tame your tongue? James showed the potential for self deception is real (James 1:22-25) and this lack of awareness hallmarks a person whose religion is worthless.

Have you noticed how hard it is to tame your tongue? James showed the potential for self deception is real (James 1:22-25) and this lack of awareness hallmarks a person whose religion is worthless.

What do you expect after you see lightning? Likewise, genuine faith is to be accompanied by works; without which is a fake alternative! What are these works and what if we don’t have them?

What do you expect after you see lightning? Likewise, genuine faith is to be accompanied by works; without which is a fake alternative! What are these works and what if we don’t have them?

Can it be that one who has experienced the free and lavish embrace of Jesus could inflict the painful rejection of a brother or sister? Hear how subtly we can do this and how to break the cycle.