Someone once said: “We'd like to be humble...but what if no one notices?” At first that statement seems a bit humorous, but then, truthfully, don’t we all, at least sometimes, wage that battle somewhere inside?

This month, Gene Appel Lead Pastor with Eastside Christian Church in Anaheim, California with 7 campuses in 3 states is walking us through the Bible’s book of “James” with a glimpse of what faith looks like when it’s lived out authentically with all our heart, soul, mind, strength!

Today from James chapter 4 Gene unpacks the role of self-centered desires in causing conflicts, and, emphasizes the importance of humility, ultimately emphasizing how God honors those who humble themselves and seek reconciliation. So, with a look at who can honestly claim rights to the center of the universe, here’s Gene.