Conversations in the Barn

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.

In this episode of Conversations in the Barn, Rachel reflects on James 2 and the life-changing truth that mercy doesn’t just meet us, it triumphs. Through Scripture, honest reflection, and a real-life ranch story, she explores what it means to receive God’s mercy and extend it to others. As we head into Christmas, let this message settle your heart and remind you of the freedom found in Christ.

The second candle of Advent is lit… Peace. Not the kind of quiet that depends on calm circumstances but the kind that comes from God’s presence in the middle of life’s storms.This week, let’s lean into that steady, trail-tested peace. One deep breath. One quiet moment. One whispered prayer: “Lord, be near.”Read this week’s reflection, Peace for the Trail, and take a pause with us in the midst of this busy season.