When difficulties or challenges come crashing into our lives, we can become discouraged or disillusioned, or sometimes even despairing that God has forsaken us. But the NT letter of James opens with incredible encouragement that God always has a purpose behind the pain. God often allows trials to come our way so our faith can be made better and stronger. How can you face trials without falling apart? What biblical wisdom do you need for that difficult chapter of your life? (James, part 1)