Authentic Religion - Trials and Steadfastness

In his first few sentences, James, the brother of Jesus, makes it very clear that he is calling Christ followers to a way of living that doesn't mesh with the world's ways. James called Christians to not just endure suffering or trials, but to actually embrace them with joy. Why does he do this? Is he calling us to do the same? In week one of our series on James, we dig into these questions and more.