In order to patiently respond to trials which produce maturity;

- You must hear and obey God;

- Be wise in what is said; and

- Be humble rather than angry.

Confronting someone you care about, in order to help them get right with God, is never very easy. You know how much is at stake.

What you are as a Christian is what you are in prayer. If there is one thing James wants us to get, it is the fact that prayer is important. It makes a dent - an impact. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.

Does James tell us to avoid physicians? No. He is speaking about when we are weak & weary and what to do about it.

In order to have a harvest, the soil needs to be prepared.

What does it really take to be a follower of Jesus Christ?

Suffering: Everyone goes through it. There are some kinds of suffering that we are able to see something good come from it. But then, there are times when it seems there is no good from the suffering we encounter. Suffering sometimes acts as a catalyst that forces you to look for God and wait for Him to save you.

Scripture isn't against saving money and having things, but there is a line that it draws between saving and hoarding.

We sometimes forget to consider God in making our everyday plans. James tells us this is sin. How do we deal with that?