If we knew why God is allowing our difficulties and pain, we wouldn't grumble. We would dance. There is a purpose behind the problems in our lives. The Apostle James spells it out in his letter. "Count it all joy," he writes - great joy, pure joy - "when you encounter various trials." The troubles are there to reveal what's in us; to bring us to maturity; and to fit us for a crown. We'll rejoin Jim at James 1:13 for Part 2 of, The Crown of Life. Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for $7 on a single CD by calling +1 (800) 984-2313, and of course you can always listen online or download the message for free. RS02112022_1.mp3Scripture References: James 1:12