Pastor Donnie Johnson here begins a new teaching series called "Practical Faith," a summer-long look at the Book of James. Today's introductory message focuses on the first four verses of James, the background of the author who happened to be the brother of Jesus, and his immediate encouragement to believers to count all suffering and trials as joy ... what? How do we do that? Pastor Donnie gives specific help to do just that. Recorded on June 19, 2022, at Liferoads Church in Spokane, Washington.

James 1:1-4

Romans 5:3-5

2 Corinthians 4:16-17

Philippians 4:4

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