Is "Thoughts and Prayers" Enough? See Real Change Now

Thoughts and prayers aren’t enough—learn how to take meaningful action when crisis hits and represent Christ authentically.

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⏰ Timestamps:
00:00 – Are “thoughts and prayers” really helping?
01:15 – James 2:15-16: Why good intentions aren’t enough
04:35 – Jesus’ model: Compassion + action
05:50 – Step 1: Identify what you CAN do
10:10 – Step 2: Let your prayers inform, not replace, your actions
15:00 – Step 3: Develop systems for sustained, practical help
20:30 – Challenge: Move from intentions to action this week

Today we dig into James 2:15-16 and get super practical about living our faith when people need more than comforting words. I’m sharing real stories, 3 concrete shifts to make, and a personal challenge for you: Where is God calling you to turn prayers into hands-on help?

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