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How James of Jerusalem Enhances My Faith

October 23, 2022 By Leyla King Leave a Comment

While his martyrdom is certainly dramatic, what is most interesting to me about James is the controversy surrounding his relationship to Jesus.

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Sharing Space with Jesus and Making Room for Skepticism

October 23, 2021 By Emily Gowdy Canady Leave a Comment

What in the world it must have been like to be the oldest brother of Jesus?! Really, what would it be like to share space with a sibling who is the Son of God?

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The Evolving Life of James of Jerusalem

October 23, 2020 By Anne Warner 2 Comments

No, it isn’t just us in modern times—for siblings in the Bible, there’s usually drama.

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Celebrating James of Jerusalem and the Power of Names

October 23, 2019 By Ann Benton Fraser Leave a Comment

There’s going to be a brother in our house. The two big sisters, upon learning we are expecting a boy, spent nearly five minutes in anguish before returning to delightful anticipation of Baby. 

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Celebrating the Feast of Saint James of Jerusalem, Brother of our Lord

October 23, 2018 By Melody Wilson Shobe Leave a Comment

“Oh, you’re So-and-So’s sister!” There are, perhaps, no more daunting and deflating words that any sibling can hear. They are an immediate sign that the person […]

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St. James of Jerusalem, Pillar of the Church

October 23, 2017 By Ann Benton Fraser Leave a Comment

How many of our current events—in politics or in our church deliberations—get stuck in frustrating stalemates?

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Faith at Home: Planning Ahead for October

September 23, 2017 By Nurya Love Parish Leave a Comment

Observing feasts and seasons reminds us about what truly matters as we practice faith at home.

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Life Lessons from St James of Jerusalem

October 24, 2016 By Allison Sandlin Liles Leave a Comment

James’ entire post-conversion lifestyle can be described as both radical and unpopular.

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St. James of Jerusalem Inspires Sibling Fun and Lentil Soup

October 17, 2016 By Heather Sleightholm Leave a Comment

My kids had fun being in charge of the evening’s meal, and I had a good time watching them work together and talk about what makes a good sibling.

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