Conversations in the Barn

In this episode, Rachel reflects on James 3 and the power of the tongue. Our words may be small, but they carry tremendous weight. Through Scripture and real-life stories, we explore how what we say reveals the condition of our hearts, why self-control alone isn’t enough, and how God transforms our speech from the inside out. This conversation invites us to slow down, listen closely to our words, and ask God to make us people whose speech brings life, healing, and grace.#James3 #WordsMatter #PowerOfTheTongue #CowboyChurch #FaithInAction #SpeakLife #ChristianLiving #BHCC

Love bends low, reaches down, and points straight to Christ. The final candle shines bright because God sent His Son, bringing hope, peace, joy, and love to every corner of our lives.This week’s reflection—Love & the Christ Candle—reminds us that God’s love has come. He is here. And He will never let go.

James reminds us of an uncomfortable truth: we all stumble, especially with our words. Using vivid imagery of bits, rudders, and sparks, Pastor Isaac shows how something so small as the tongue can steer our lives for good or for harm. Though no one can fully tame the tongue through willpower alone, hope is found at the source. Jesus taught that our words flow from the heart, meaning real change begins within. The challenge is not just to control our speech, but to allow God to transform our hearts so what overflows brings life, not destruction.#FaithInAction #BookOfJames #ChristianLiving #WordsMatter #CowboyChurch

Faith isn’t proven by what we say. It’s proven by what shows up when life gets heavy.This week, we’re talking about what it looks like to live what we believe and put our faith under saddle, where it’s tested, trusted, and put to work.

Week 3 of Advent: Joy. Not the loud kind. Not the “holiday perfection” kind. But the deep, steady joy that comes when we remember God is near.This week’s reflection—Joy That Stays—reminds us that joy doesn’t depend on circumstances.It grows quietly, like a lantern glowing in a winter barn, and it’s a gift for all people… including you.

Is your faith merely ornamental, or does it actually work under saddle? In this message from the book of James, we’re challenged to examine whether our actions truly align with what we claim to believe. Using rodeo imagery, the sermon reminds us that just as a horse’s value is proven when it’s put to work, genuine faith is revealed through action.We explore the often-misunderstood relationship between faith and works, discovering they are not opposed but work together to make faith complete. Through the example of Abraham, we see that authentic Christianity goes beyond religious words and traditions, it’s lived out in obedience and trust.As we move into the Christmas season, this message asks a sobering question: it’s easy to participate in religious activities, but are we actually living Christ-like lives? This sermon calls us beyond comfortable faith statements and into a transformed walk that truly matches our talk.