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“Remember, it is sin to know what you ought to do and then not do it.” (James 4:17 NLT) 
 
 
Name a reason you might not use a gift that someone gave you. (You can imagine that you’re playing Family Feud, if it helps you think better.) 
 
 
Maybe the gift isn’t practical—you have no use for it. Maybe it’s not your style or size. Maybe you think you don’t deserve it. Maybe you don’t have a good relationship with the gift giver. 
 
 
Now name a reason you might not use a gift that God gave you. That’s a harder one, isn’t it? It’s not a theoretical exercise. God has given you a gift. The apostle Peter wrote, “God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another” (1 Peter 4:10 NLT). 
 
 
Since God is the One who gave it, your gift is perfectly practical. And since He created and knows everything about you, it’s exactly your size and style. It’s true you don’t deserve it—but then again, none of us deserves any good thing from God. He gives because He’s merciful and gracious. And if you want to enjoy a healthy relationship with your Gift Giver, you’ll learn how to maximize your gift. 
 
 
If that’s not motivation enough, there’s always James’ words in James 4:17: “Remember, it is sin to know what you ought to do and then not do it.” 
 
 
There are countless people who will benefit from your putting your spiritual gift to work. If you choose to ignore your gift, you’re choosing to ignore them. You wouldn’t dream of neglecting your spouse or your family members or the people closest to you. And you should carry that same attitude toward the people in your church. 
 
 
Romans 12:4–5 says, “Just as our bodies have many parts and each part has a special function, so it is with Christ’s body. We are many parts of one body, and we all belong to each other” (NLT). Christianity is not an individual pursuit. Everyone who trusts Christ becomes a member of His body. Biology teaches us that each part of the human body plays an important role. Your eyes, ears, fingers, toes, and internal organs all perform vital functions. 
 
 
God’s Word teaches us that each member of Christ’s body plays an important role. Your role is determined by the spiritual gift God has given you. In 1 Corinthians 12:18, the apostle Paul says, “But our bodies have many parts, and God has put each part just where he wants it” (NLT). One verse earlier, he asks, “If the whole body were an eye, how would you hear? Or if your whole body were an ear, how would you smell anything?” (NLT). 
 
 
His point is that God has a plan for His people to use their individual gifts to benefit the church, the body of Christ. He helps mesh believers’ different gifts so that they work together as one. 
 
 
The takeaway is that we all have a part to play in the body of Christ. God has seen to that. If God has given you a gift, it’s irresponsible to not use it. Look at the words of James 4:17 again. And then ask God to show you what your supernatural gift is so that you can begin to use it. 
 
 
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“Remember, it is sin to know what you ought to do and then not do it.” (James 4:17 NLT)
 

Name a reason you might not use a gift that someone gave you. (You can imagine that you’re playing Family Feud, if it helps you think better.)
 

Maybe the gift isn’t practical—you have no use for it. Maybe it’s not your style or size. Maybe you think you don’t deserve it. Maybe you don’t have a good relationship with the gift giver.
 

Now name a reason you might not use a gift that God gave you. That’s a harder one, isn’t it? It’s not a theoretical exercise. God has given you a gift. The apostle Peter wrote, “God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another” (1 Peter 4:10 NLT).
 

Since God is the One who gave it, your gift is perfectly practical. And since He created and knows everything about you, it’s exactly your size and style. It’s true you don’t deserve it—but then again, none of us deserves any good thing from God. He gives b

A Gift for You | James 4:17

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No one likes being judged. But how often do we judge others? Let’s take a hard look at what Scripture says about judging others as well as who the real Judge is. As we learn to quiet our hearts regarding our opinions of others, we’re comforted that God’s opinion of us is the only one that counts.

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Judging Each Other | James 4:11-12 | Our Daily Bread Video Devotional

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When Failing to Act Is a Sin | James 4:17 | Our Daily Bread Video Devotional

“What you ought to say is, ‘If the Lord wants us to, we will live and do this or that.’ Otherwise you are boasting about your own pretentious plans, and all such boasting is evil.” (James 4:15–16 NLT) 
 
 
James is talking to successful Christian business leaders. These are people who worked hard to reach the top of their field. You’ll notice that he doesn’t rebuke them for their success or their efforts to be the best. 
 
 
No matter what you do for a living, if you’re a follower of Christ, you should strive to be the best at what you do. You should work harder than anybody else. You should arrive early to your job. You should leave a little later than others do. You should work cheerfully. And you should do everything for the glory of God, wherever you are. 
 
 
God hasn’t called everyone into so-called ministry. He hasn’t called everyone to be a preacher. But He has called us all to minister and to serve Him and to bring honor and glory to Him, whatever our profession is. If you’re a doctor, attend to your patients for the glory of God. If I need surgery, I don’t want a preacher. I want a godly surgeon who knows what he’s doing. I may need a Christian attorney. I may need someone else in another field—in construction, in music, in art, in politics. We need strong believers in all fields to represent us well. 
 
 
But in your striving to be the best, you need to maintain your focus and priorities. That’s what James is saying. He offers you a valuable reminder. He gives you the key to maximize your success. 
 
 
The people James was talking to had lost their focus. They were believers, but they were living like atheists. They weren’t factoring God into their plans. So James reminded them to keep God’s will at the forefront of their lives. 
 
 
Ultimately, every plan anybody ever makes is dependent on “if the Lord wants us to.” If you humbly acknowledge that and plan accordingly, God will bless your plans. That’s why Paul told the believers in Ephesus, “I will come back later, God willing” (Acts 18:21 NLT). And it’s why he wrote to the believers in Corinth, “I will come—and soon—if the Lord lets me” (1 Corinthians 4:19 NLT). 
 
 
God’s will covers a lot of ground—everything you do, in fact. If you’re going to give it the consideration it deserves, it must be one of the first things you think about in the morning and one of the last things you think about at night. It needs to be a frequent topic of conversation with your spouse or loved ones. It needs to be the main focus of every prayer, every business meeting, and every decision-making process. 
 
 
No matter what field you’re in, keeping God’s will at the forefront means thinking about what you’re sacrificing, thinking about what you’re prioritizing, thinking about how you’re using your resources—including your time, finances, and people—and making sure that they align with God and His will. 
 
 
You can glorify God wherever you are and in whatever you do. Just remember to factor in His will. 
 
 
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“What you ought to say is, ‘If the Lord wants us to, we will live and do this or that.’ Otherwise you are boasting about your own pretentious plans, and all such boasting is evil.” (James 4:15–16 NLT)
 

James is talking to successful Christian business leaders. These are people who worked hard to reach the top of their field. You’ll notice that he doesn’t rebuke them for their success or their efforts to be the best.
 

No matter what you do for a living, if you’re a follower of Christ, you should strive to be the best at what you do. You should work harder than anybody else. You should arrive early to your job. You should leave a little later than others do. You should work cheerfully. And you should do everything for the glory of God, wherever you are.
 

God hasn’t called everyone into so-called ministry. He hasn’t called everyone to be a preacher. But He has called us all to minister and to serve Him and to bring honor and glory to Him, whatever our profession is. If you’re a doct

Factoring God into Your Plans | James 4:15–16

“Look here, you who say, ‘Today or tomorrow we are going to a certain town and will stay there a year. We will do business there and make a profit.’ How do you know what your life will be like tomorrow?” (James 4:13–14 NLT) 
 
 
The Scottish poet Robert Burns wrote, “The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry.” If you’ve ever tried to, say, stick to an itinerary on a family vacation, you likely know what he’s talking about. 
 
 
An old Yiddish expression brings this idea into the spiritual realm: “Man plans, and God laughs.” Or, to put it another way, “If you want to make God laugh, tell Him your plans.” 
 
 
That’s not strictly true, of course. It’s not unspiritual to plan. In fact, it’s very spiritual. Proverbs 6:6–8 says, “Take a lesson from the ants, you lazybones. Learn from their ways and become wise! Though they have no prince or governor or ruler to make them work, they labor hard all summer, gathering food for the winter” (NLT). Check out the ants before you step on them. They work hard. They’re always busy. Little ants moving big stuff around, getting ready for the future. 
 
 
Our nation was built by planners who worked hard, following the example of the ants, to make their plans a reality. We must continue that legacy of forward thinking and hard work. That’s what makes our country strong and prosperous. The apostle Paul warns in Romans 12:11, “Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically” (NLT). 
 
 
And include Him in your plans. 
 
 
That’s the unspoken part of the old Yiddish saying. God doesn’t laugh at all plans—just the ones that don’t factor in Him and His will. 
 
 
In James 4, James is talking to Christians who had done quite well in business. He commends them for their success but reminds them to keep God at the forefront of their lives. He wants to make sure that they never lose sight of the truth that everything they accomplished was due to God. 
 
 
And that advice goes for us, too. When we make plans, we must make sure that God is at the center of them. We must figure His will into everything we do. We start by studying His Word. We familiarize ourselves with God’s will—and what it looked like in the lives of Bible characters. We look at how God figured into their daily lives. We examine how the heroes of the faith reacted when their plans suddenly changed. We include our spouse and family in the process and seek their input and wisdom. 
 
 
And then we make sure that our planning process begins, continues, and ends with prayer. We talk to God about our plans. We ask Him for wisdom and strength to carry them out. We pay attention to the prompting and guidance of the Holy Spirit inside us. 
 
 
And finally, we acknowledge the possibility that success—at least, as we picture it—may not be God’s plan at a given moment. He may very well allow us to experience a season of struggle. We need to prepare ourselves for challenges and setbacks. We need to stay close to Him so that our faith doesn’t waver. We need to remind ourselves that in the big picture of things, trials can be just as valuable to us as success. Remember, God’s ultimate plan for us is not that we become wealthy or successful. It’s that we become humble servants who bring glory to Him. 
 
 
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“Look here, you who say, ‘Today or tomorrow we are going to a certain town and will stay there a year. We will do business there and make a profit.’ How do you know what your life will be like tomorrow?” (James 4:13–14 NLT)
 

The Scottish poet Robert Burns wrote, “The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry.” If you’ve ever tried to, say, stick to an itinerary on a family vacation, you likely know what he’s talking about.
 

An old Yiddish expression brings this idea into the spiritual realm: “Man plans, and God laughs.” Or, to put it another way, “If you want to make God laugh, tell Him your plans.”
 

That’s not strictly true, of course. It’s not unspiritual to plan. In fact, it’s very spiritual. Proverbs 6:6–8 says, “Take a lesson from the ants, you lazybones. Learn from their ways and become wise! Though they have no prince or governor or ruler to make them work, they labor hard all summer, gathering food for the winter” (NLT). Check out the ants before you step on them. The

Making Plans | James 4:13–14

Look here, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we are going to a certain town and will stay there a year. We will do business there and make a profit.” How do you know what your life will be like tomorrow? Your life is like the morning fog—it’s here a little while, then it’s gone. (James 4:13–14 NLT) 
 
 
Life passes quickly, although it doesn’t always seem that way. When you’re young, life seems to move at a snail’s pace. I vividly remember being in elementary school, bored beyond comprehension. I was just waiting for the clock to strike the right number so that I could get up for recess or go home. It seemed like I was in elementary school for thirty years. Every day seemed to take forever. 
 
 
Now weeks fly by in an instant. Another month comes and goes. And before you know it, a new year has arrived. Billy Graham was once asked what the greatest surprise of his life was. He replied, “The brevity of it.” 
 
 
Researchers tell us that the reason life seems to go faster when you’re older is that you’re not having as many new experiences. You get into routines. You go to the same restaurant, you sit at the same table, you order the same thing off the menu. Apparently, variety is not just the spice of life; it’s also the slow-er of time. 
 
 
James compared life on this earth to a morning fog: “How do you know what your life will be like tomorrow? Your life is like the morning fog—it’s here for a little while, then it’s gone” (James 4:14 NLT). But he didn’t mourn life’s shortness. Instead, he urged believers to embrace the challenge of living a meaningful, fulfilling, godly life—a life that matters—all the while realizing that that life could end at any moment. He continued, “What you ought to say is, ‘If the Lord wants us to, we will live and do this or that.’ Otherwise you are boasting about your own pretentious plans, and all such boasting is evil” (verses 15–16 NLT). 
 
 
He was talking about living with a sense of urgency. That’s not the same as rushing into things. There’s certainly nothing wrong with methodical thinking or long-range planning. The mistake comes in taking for granted that we have the time to do what needs to be done. The mistake comes in assuming that we know how things will play out. 
 
 
God has surrounded us with opportunities. To unlock the power of prayer in our lives. To take deep dives into His Word and come away with a greater understanding of Him and His will. To share the amazing truth of Christ with people who don’t know Him. To use the gifts He’s given us. To make a difference in the lives of people in need. 
 
 
No matter how many years God allows us to live, we don’t have enough time to become complacent about seizing those opportunities. We don’t have enough time to procrastinate. 
 
 
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Look here, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we are going to a certain town and will stay there a year. We will do business there and make a profit.” How do you know what your life will be like tomorrow? Your life is like the morning fog—it’s here a little while, then it’s gone. (James 4:13–14 NLT)
 

Life passes quickly, although it doesn’t always seem that way. When you’re young, life seems to move at a snail’s pace. I vividly remember being in elementary school, bored beyond comprehension. I was just waiting for the clock to strike the right number so that I could get up for recess or go home. It seemed like I was in elementary school for thirty years. Every day seemed to take forever.
 

Now weeks fly by in an instant. Another month comes and goes. And before you know it, a new year has arrived. Billy Graham was once asked what the greatest surprise of his life was. He replied, “The brevity of it.”
 

Researchers tell us that the reason life seems to go faster when you’re older is th

What Are You Doing with Your Life? | James 4:13–14

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“How do you know what your life will be like tomorrow? Your life is like the morning fog—it’s here a little while, then it’s gone.” (James 4:14 NLT) 
 
 
It’s been said that inside every old person is a young person wondering what in the world just happened. Life is a fast-moving ride. And if you’re not aware of just how quickly it moves, there’s a lot you might miss. 
 
 
The Bible makes the same point in much more eloquent terms. In Job 9:25–26, Job says, “My life passes more swiftly than a runner. It flees away without a glimpse of happiness. It disappears like a swift papyrus boat, like an eagle swooping down on its prey” (NLT). 
 
 
And David says in Psalm 39:4–7, “Lord, remind me how brief my time on earth will be. Remind me that my days are numbered—how fleeting my life is. You have made my life no longer than the width of my hand. My entire lifetime is just a moment to you; at best, each of us is but a breath. We are merely moving shadows, and all our busy rushing ends in nothing. We heap up wealth, not knowing who will spend it. And so, Lord, where do I put my hope? My only hope is in you” (NLT). 
 
 
We’re all rushing headlong to what lies beyond this life. And that’s a scary thought to some. Actor William Shatner, of Star Trek fame, once said, “I’m so not ready to die. It petrifies me. I go alone. I go to a place I don’t know. It might be painful. It might be the end. My thought is that it’s the end. I become nameless, and I spent a lifetime being known.” Someone needs to tell William Shatner that there’s a God in Heaven who loves him, and that he can know where he’s going after he dies. He can go to Heaven if he puts his faith in Jesus Christ, and he can live long and prosper. 
 
 
In the meantime, we must make the most of our brief stay in this world. In the passage above, James asks, “How do you know what your life will be like tomorrow?” What he’s really asking is, “What kind of life are you living? What are you doing with this precious gift called life right now?” 
 
 
If you want to get more specific, you could change the question to “What are you doing with the precious gift of your marriage?” Or with your family or other loved ones. Time is passing quickly for them, too. 
 
 
One of the best strategies for living life well is found in Proverbs 3:6: “Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.” God knows every possible path that’s laid out before you. He knows where each decision will take you. He knows the routes that will lead to fulfillment, joy, growth, and maturity. And He knows the dead-ends. 
 
 
If you trust in Him and ask Him to guide you according to His will, He will help you make the most of your brief time in this world. 
 
 
Life is short. Live it well. 
 
 
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“How do you know what your life will be like tomorrow? Your life is like the morning fog—it’s here a little while, then it’s gone.” (James 4:14 NLT)
 

It’s been said that inside every old person is a young person wondering what in the world just happened. Life is a fast-moving ride. And if you’re not aware of just how quickly it moves, there’s a lot you might miss.
 

The Bible makes the same point in much more eloquent terms. In Job 9:25–26, Job says, “My life passes more swiftly than a runner. It flees away without a glimpse of happiness. It disappears like a swift papyrus boat, like an eagle swooping down on its prey” (NLT).
 

And David says in Psalm 39:4–7, “Lord, remind me how brief my time on earth will be. Remind me that my days are numbered—how fleeting my life is. You have made my life no longer than the width of my hand. My entire lifetime is just a moment to you; at best, each of us is but a breath. We are merely moving shadows, and all our busy rushing ends in nothing. We

A Well-Lived Life | James 4:14

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Sunday 9:00 AM Service: Who’s in Control? - James 4:13-17 - Nate Heitzig

Sunday 9:00 AM Service: Don’t Judge Me - James 4:11-12 - Nate Heitzig

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James reminds believers that division and carnality have no place in the church. True victory over the enemy comes by humbling ourselves, submitting to God, resisting the devil, and choosing to love and build up one another. 
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ABOUT THE STUDY:
James reminds believers that division and carnality have no place in the church. True victory over the enemy comes by humbling ourselves, submitting to God, resisting the devil, and choosing to love and build up one another.
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James 4:7-12 | Humble Yourselves

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Tim Conway dives into James 4:13–15 to expose the arrogance of planning without God. Discover six practical insights on why “today or tomorrow we will…” without “if the Lord wills” is both ignorant and evil. Learn how viewing your life as a vapor and renewing your mind in Christ reshapes your words, your work, and every tomorrow under God’s sovereign will. 
 
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Tim Conway dives into James 4:13–15 to expose the arrogance of planning without God. Discover six practical insights on why “today or tomorrow we will…” without “if the Lord wills” is both ignorant and evil. Learn how viewing your life as a vapor and renewing your mind in Christ reshapes your words, your work, and every tomorrow under God’s sovereign will.

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When Your Planning Reveals Practical Atheism (James 4:13–15) - Tim Conway

James 4:13-17 || "Depending on God"

Thank you for watching Calvary Church with Skip Heitzig! 
 
Calvary Church is a fellowship of believers who pursue the God who is passionately pursuing a lost world; we do this with one another, through worship, by the Word, to the world. 
 
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For more information about our beliefs, purpose, and service times, plus over 4,000 teachings from Pastor Skip Heitzig, visit https://calvarynm.church/athome/teach... 
 
 
Calvary Campuses: 
Calvary ABQ Osuna - https://calvarynm.church 
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We're so glad you are joined us! Please share this livestream to invite others to hear the message!

New to Calvary Albuquerque?  Let us know here! https://calvarynm.church/athome/welcome/

Want to know what it means to follow Jesus? Visit https://calvarynm.church/knowgod.

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Sunday 11:00 AM Service: Don’t Judge Me - James 4:11-12 - Nate Heitzig

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FCBC is based in Inglewood, CA, USA and is called to reach and impact the world for the Kingdom of God.  Faithful Central Bible Church is committed to building champions (disciples) for divine deployment into the world to spread the good news and testify about the greatness of Jesus Christ.

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What if your biggest plans are actually proof of how little control you have? We make plans as if tomorrow is guaranteed, but James reminds us life is just a vapor. He calls us to shift from self-sufficiency to surrender, learning to say, “If the Lord wills.” This lesson will challenge how you plan, how you pray, and how you trust the God who holds tomorrow. 
 
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What if your biggest plans are actually proof of how little control you have? We make plans as if tomorrow is guaranteed, but James reminds us life is just a vapor. He calls us to shift from self-sufficiency to surrender, learning to say, “If the Lord wills.” This lesson will challenge how you plan, how you pray, and how you trust the God who holds tomorrow.

MEDITATE ON THE WORD OF GOD WITH OUR DAILY S.O.A.P. 
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Surrender Your Plans to God| James 4:13-17 | #BibleStudy

Sunday 11:00 AM Service: Who's In Control - James 4:13-17  - Nate Heitzig

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Episode 15 from the series Adulting with Skip Heitzig. Watch the complete series: 
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Episode 15 from the series Adulting with Skip Heitzig. Watch the complete series:
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HOW TO KNOW GOD 
Curious about what it means to know Jesus? Knowing God doesn't mean trying to be a good person or even going to church. It means accepting the free gift of forgiveness and eternal life made possible by Jesus' death and resurrection. Learn more at https://connectwithskip.com/knowgod 

DECISION 
If you made a decision to accept Jesus into your life today, we would love to hear about it. Click the link today and share your story so we can connect with you on your new journey. https://connectwithskip.com/decision 

DEVOMAIL 
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ABOUT CONNECT WITH SKIP HEITZIG 
Connect with Skip Heitzig connects you to God’s never-changing truth in ever-changing times. Pastor Skip is the seni

Who’s in Control? - James 4:13-17 | Nate Heitzig

Episode 15 from the series Adulting with Skip Heitzig. Watch the complete series: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tKirtBLNko&list=PLtgtto5_Ad9XuPpZrPTSsfpPpkOw-aT4r&pp=iAQB 
 
HOW TO KNOW GOD 
Curious about what it means to know Jesus? Knowing God doesn't mean trying to be a good person or even going to church. It means accepting the free gift of forgiveness and eternal life made possible by Jesus' death and resurrection. Learn more at https://calvarynm.church/knowgod 
 
DECISION 
If you made a decision to accept Jesus into your life today, we would love to hear about it. Click the link today and share your story so we can connect with you on your new journey. https://calvarynm.church/knowgod/decision 
 
PRAYER 
Need prayer? It is our privilege to come alongside you through prayer. We know that life can bring problems and difficulties, and we want to be here to help you during those times. Submit your prayer request here https://www.calvarynm.church/prayer 
 
ABOUT CALVARY CHURCH 
Our purpose at Calvary Church is creating life change. We are a fellowship of believers who pursue the God who passionately pursues a lost world; we do this by connecting with one another, through worship, by the Word, to the world. Learn more today at https://calvarynm.church/about/churchvision 
Join us at any of our campuses or online at https://www.live.calvarynm.church. Want more resources to encourage your walk with Jesus? Visit our website today to find locations, videos, and more info about us at https://www.calvarynm.church or you can download the Calvary Church app at https://www.calvarynm.church/app 
 
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Episode 15 from the series Adulting with Skip Heitzig. Watch the complete series:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tKirtBLNko&list=PLtgtto5_Ad9XuPpZrPTSsfpPpkOw-aT4r&pp=iAQB

HOW TO KNOW GOD 
Curious about what it means to know Jesus? Knowing God doesn't mean trying to be a good person or even going to church. It means accepting the free gift of forgiveness and eternal life made possible by Jesus' death and resurrection. Learn more at https://calvarynm.church/knowgod 

DECISION 
If you made a decision to accept Jesus into your life today, we would love to hear about it. Click the link today and share your story so we can connect with you on your new journey. https://calvarynm.church/knowgod/decision 

PRAYER 
Need prayer? It is our privilege to come alongside you through prayer. We know that life can bring problems and difficulties, and we want to be here to help you during those times. Submit your prayer request here https://www.calvarynm.church/prayer 

ABOUT CALVARY CHURCH 
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Who’s in Control? - James 4:13-17 - Nate Heitzig

Episode 14 from the series Adulting with Skip Heitzig. Watch the complete series: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tKirtBLNko&list=PLtgtto5_Ad9XuPpZrPTSsfpPpkOw-aT4r&pp=iAQB 
 
HOW TO KNOW GOD 
Curious about what it means to know Jesus? Knowing God doesn't mean trying to be a good person or even going to church. It means accepting the free gift of forgiveness and eternal life made possible by Jesus' death and resurrection. Learn more at https://calvarynm.church/knowgod 
 
DECISION 
If you made a decision to accept Jesus into your life today, we would love to hear about it. Click the link today and share your story so we can connect with you on your new journey. https://calvarynm.church/knowgod/decision 
 
PRAYER 
Need prayer? It is our privilege to come alongside you through prayer. We know that life can bring problems and difficulties, and we want to be here to help you during those times. Submit your prayer request here https://www.calvarynm.church/prayer 
 
ABOUT CALVARY CHURCH 
Our purpose at Calvary Church is creating life change. We are a fellowship of believers who pursue the God who passionately pursues a lost world; we do this by connecting with one another, through worship, by the Word, to the world. Learn more today at https://calvarynm.church/about/churchvision 
Join us at any of our campuses or online at https://www.live.calvarynm.church. Want more resources to encourage your walk with Jesus? Visit our website today to find locations, videos, and more info about us at https://www.calvarynm.church or you can download the Calvary Church app at https://www.calvarynm.church/app 
 
GIVE 
We are so thankful to anyone who can give any amount. Support the ministry of Calvary Church financially at https://www.calvarynm.church/give 
 
FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA 
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calvaryabq 
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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@calvarychurchnm

Episode 14 from the series Adulting with Skip Heitzig. Watch the complete series:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tKirtBLNko&list=PLtgtto5_Ad9XuPpZrPTSsfpPpkOw-aT4r&pp=iAQB

HOW TO KNOW GOD 
Curious about what it means to know Jesus? Knowing God doesn't mean trying to be a good person or even going to church. It means accepting the free gift of forgiveness and eternal life made possible by Jesus' death and resurrection. Learn more at https://calvarynm.church/knowgod 

DECISION 
If you made a decision to accept Jesus into your life today, we would love to hear about it. Click the link today and share your story so we can connect with you on your new journey. https://calvarynm.church/knowgod/decision 

PRAYER 
Need prayer? It is our privilege to come alongside you through prayer. We know that life can bring problems and difficulties, and we want to be here to help you during those times. Submit your prayer request here https://www.calvarynm.church/prayer 

ABOUT CALVARY CHURCH 
Our purp

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