Grace Hill Church - Collierville, Tn

THIS EPISODE:This message kicks off our twelve part series marinating together in the book of James. From this we will take wisdom, insight, action, and a bigger vision—not only for our lives, but also for our church. When applied, the results will be radical.We start considering the first four verses, and what it means to say that our trials and troubles are more than something we are meant simply to endure, but are intentionally meant to lead us toward greater maturity.What does this really mean to us? Let's unpack this and more in today's message…___PRIMARY TEXT:—James 1:1-11 (CSB)—James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ: To the twelve tribes dispersed abroad. Greetings.2 Consider it a great joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you experience various trials, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance. 4 And let endurance have its full effect, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking nothing. 5 Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God ​— ​who gives to