As I am preparing for this new series entitled Basic Training, I’m starting to have second thoughts. For the next 5 weeks or so we will be studying the book of James. As many of you may know, James is a “simple to understand” book. I wish it were confusing at times, so I wouldn’t be responsible for what it says about Basic Christianity 101. The problem with this book of the bible is it is so understandable there is no excuse for not following through with its message. UGH!

Often times I will hear people say, “Give me the deep stuff,” or, “I want to know what is in the advance course, Christianity 501!” I say in return, it isn’t the hard stuff I have problems with; it is the basic stuff that I find difficult to live out. In fact, I have come to believe the basic stuff is the deep stuff. I am still trying to apply the, “love your neighbor as yourself” principle. My prayer for all of us, especially me, is that when God’s Word is spoken I will be quick to apply the truth.

Do you need a refresher course in Basic Christianity? It really is warfare out on the streets, so let’s do some “Basic Training”.

Pastor Donald Calder