When difficulty arises, we often look at it and question “What is God doing?” The path seems too difficult, the pill too bitter to swallow, the prognosis too bleak, the pain too unbearable. This morning we look at God’s role in suffering – what does God say He is doing while we are suffering?

James’ prescription for times of difficulty, testing, and trials is seemingly simple: rejoice in the opportunity, realize God is at work, rely on perseverance to have its work of completing God’s plan, recognize that wisdom is not only needed but provided, and remember that you are God’s child with tremendous blessings no matter what else […]

Usually, when facing difficulty, the question is asked “Why me?” James reminds his audience – which includes us – to keep a right perspective when facing difficulty and times of testing. He tells us there are always those doing better, and those worse off then we are but that we need to maintain the right […]

We agree with James’ assessment of life – it comes with trouble! We agree that God uses even difficulty to perfect us and show how powerfully present He is; but how do we hold on while patience is accomplishing its work? Is there any help available? James says there is! Help is not only available, but […]

Whether we expect it or not, we will all face trouble in our lives. James tells us how it is possible to successfully face trouble when it enters our life. We successfully face trouble by making a counting, a knowing, and an allowing. Listen as those details are explained.

The book of James speaks specifically to matters of practical Christian living, where theology meets practicality. James plainly speaks to topics that are as relevant today as they were in the first century. This morning, we meet James, hear his evaluation of himself, and understand the basis for putting feet to our faith: a faithful and […]