Windows Of The Heart

There is great comfort in knowing and accepting God's sovereignty that necessarily results in deepening our intimacy with Him. In Part One of this two-part lesson on Psalm 139, Dr. Waterbury examines how David found solace in God's omnipotence and His omnipresence. How wonderful that we serve a god who is God.

Worshiping God is one of the most blessed ways that David sought to know his Father more intimately. In Psalm 63, he describes how a child of God who wants this kind of intimate relationship with his Creator should both thirst after and savor intimacy with Him. How do we do that? In Part 2 of this lesson on seeking God in worship, Dr. Waterbury explains how David shows us in Psalm 63.

Every Christian longs to know God intimately, even as she is intimately known by Him. Dr. Waterbury begins her 24 part series on finding intimacy with God in the Psalms in this lesson by looking at Psalm 13. How did David find intimate relationship with his Father in worshiping Him? How can we do the same?

Patience is definitely a virtue...but how important is this virtue in the Christian walk? Likewise, how seriously does the Lord take the sin of lying? Dr. Waterbury continues her study of the book of James in this lesson by looking at humility in our responses to trials in this life and the stance James takes on lying.

Prayer is an essential component of the Christian's life, but there is a lot of misconception and incorrect teachings done on this all-important topic. The Apostle James, however, teaches clearly on how prayer impacts the life of a believer as he winds up his letter, better known as "The Christian Handbook."

How are Christians called to be humble in our attitudes? How are we called to be humble with our money and our things? Dr. Waterbury looks at James 4:13-5:6 in this episode, exploring how we are to display submission to God's sovereignty in how we respond to things and how we deal with all that we have.

Are there any practical steps we can take as Christians to submit ourselves before God, employing godly wisdom instead of worldly wisdom? In this lesson from the book of James, Dr. Waterbury discusses what the apostle tells us in regards to these very important mandates for all believers so that we are given the grace that God reserves for the humble.

Is there contention between you and another believer? Are there people in the church that you just don't like? In the bible, James addresses these arguments and disagreements and what the real cause of them is. Dr. Waterbury discusses the issue of what causes "quarrels and fights" among us in her next lesson from the book of James. Could the real cause be you?

What is wisdom really? How do we, as Christians, gain wisdom and how do we display it in our everyday lives? In Lesson 13 of Dr. Deb Waterbury's series on the book of James, she discusses James' question, "Who of you thinks he is wise?" What do you consider to be wise in your life?

How do we control these uncontrollable tongues? And if it is impossible to do so, why are we commanded to? In this episode of "Windows of the Heart," Dr. Deb Waterbury concludes her 2-part lesson on James 3:1-12, giving us valuable insight as well as hope for how we are to tame the untamable tongue.

Taming the tongue is an age-old problem for all humanity, but why is it so important for the Christian to work at it? Can anyone actually do it? Dr. Waterbury tackles this very important issue in today's episode of her series on James, looking at the first few verses of this often-avoided chapter in James' epistle: Taming the Tongue.

Do you know someone who claims to be something, and then you find out that they aren't what they claimed? How often does that happen with Christians? In this lesson from her series on James during the "Windows of the Heart" program, Dr. Waterbury discusses the very serious issue of those who claim to have faith in Jesus but who are not actually one of His children.

What is the difference between someone who says they have faith and someone who proves that they have faith? In this episode of "Windows of the Heart," Dr. Waterbury looks at James 2:14-17 as the apostle admonishes all believers to be more than those who simply "talk the talk," but to be those who also "walk the walk." Which are you?

Is there such a thing as a little sin? Do some sins count more than others? If you've ever wondered about these questions, then tune in to hear Lesson 8 of Dr. Deb Waterbury's series on James during the "Windows of the Heart" program. Jesus said we must be perfect as our Father in heaven is perfect. Is that even possible?

What practical applications does James give Christians on how to walk the walk and not just talk the talk? Are you behaving in a manner that is well pleasing to your Father. Join Dr. Deb Waterbury for this lesson from the "Christian Handbook" as the Apostle James continues his exhortations on how Christians are to behave in this world.

Why is humility such a central aspect of the Christian walk? How are we to both live with a humble attitude toward one another, but also as we approach the Word of God? In Lesson 6 of her series on James, Dr. Deb Waterbury, examines the necessity of this God-orchestrated trait and how Christians need to seek it diligently.

Do you listen more than you speak? Are you slow to anger? Do you look into the Word of God and remember what it tells you? Dr. Deb Waterbury tackles these questions in this episode of the "Windows of the Heart" program as she teaches on James 1:19-25. How can we be assured we are doers of the Word and not just hearers only?

What is the difference between trials and temptations? Why do we so often blame God for our troubles and trials? Dr. Waterbury addresses these questions and more in Lesson Four of her series on James during the "Windows of the Heart" program.

Why do some Christians suffer from a sort of "Peter Pan" syndrome when it comes to enduring trials and seeking wisdom in them?

Why is perseverance so necessary for the believer? What is needed so that we can persevere in our Christian walks? Join Dr. Waterbury for Lesson 2 in her series on James during the Windows of the Heart program where she continues studying what James says about perseverance, humility, and seeking wisdom as we live on earth now waiting for our homes in eternity.