THE [JAMES] EXPERIMENT

Sunday April 4, 2010 Welcome Welcome to The James Experiment. Over the next 40 days, we will seek to find the answer to the question, "Does faith work?" As we work through the Experiment, our prayer is that you discover the answer and grow in your faith. This email is a bit longer to get you started on the right foot. The journey starts today. Back to top Start Today with James 1 Each day, stop by the daily reading section of The James Experiment website. Here you will find the days reading, a brief comment, and an individual and family-reflection question to assist you. Start today by reading James 1. Talk to God before you begin reading and ask Him to teach you something today. Monday: James 1 Tuesday: James 2 Wednesday: James 3 Thursday: James 4 Friday: James 5 Family Tip: If you are doing the Experiment as a family, consider asking the family discussion question around the dinner table each night. Back to top Start a James Experiment Journal Try journaling throughout the Experiment. Grab a spiral, your laptop or some other way of capturing what God will teach you over the next 40 days. Doing this will allow you to see what you have learned and will help you share that experience with others. This week as you read each chapter, ask the following questions and write down your insights: What does this teach me about God? What does this teach me about myself? Is there a sin to avoid? Is there a command to obey? Is there a promise to trust? Evaluate your life in light of what you have written in your journal. Back to top Share Your Week One Experience We are confident God is going to do incredible things in your life. We want to hear about it. Tell us what you are learning in your daily reading, share a story regarding the weekly experiment, or express a frustration you having in your faith journey. Stop by the share your experience page and leave a comment, or read what others are sharing. Another great way to share your experience is in your Adult Team. If you are not currently in a NorthWood Team and would like to join an Experiment small group, email us at experiment@northwoodchurch.org. Back to top The [JAMES] Experiment is a part of NorthWood Church. At the corner of Rufe Snow and N. Tarrant • 817.431.2088 • info@northwoodchurch.org

How much water does it take to make ... ?

It takes the amount of water from a small in-ground pool, about 4,000 gallons, to make that 20-pound bag of dog food at the supermarket.

And that bag of sugar? It took nearly five bathtubs of water to produce.

Those are some findings from a new assessment, the first of its kind in 30 years, published in Environmental Science & Technology.

Click the image above to read more.