Welcome to One Single Story! Pastor Stephen Mizell is joined by Pastor Jay Rivenbark and Pastor Wendy Korbusieski to explore James chapter 1, discussing how trials produce spiritual maturity and why wisdom is essential during difficult seasons.

Scripture Focus: James 1:1-18 - James writes to scattered Jewish believers under persecution, offering practical guidance on how real faith perseveres through trial and temptation without losing joy or integrity.

In This Episode:

• Understanding what it means to be "perfect and complete" through testing
• Why James emphasizes wisdom during trials
• Being quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger
• How joy can coexist with suffering through faith and perspective

Key Quote: "Faith that isn't tested can't be trusted. It's got to be tested along the way. And if we don't allow God to test it, then we won't be able to trust the next time we need it."

About One Single Story: Each weekday, we offer a brief lesson from the daily reading in a one-year Bible plan, providing thoughtful discussion and practical application to help you grow deeper in God's Word.

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