James, who tradition identifies as the half-brother of Jesus, writes about the struggles real followers of Jesus faced in the first century. They are many of the same struggles we face in 2024. In this short letter, James focuses on giving wisdom and guidance for the Christian life in the light of their, and our, challenges and struggles. He corrects, guides, and, at times, challenges in the hope of helping those of us who follow Jesus to live our faith every day.