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Andy Stanley: This Is What James Meant by ‘consider it pure joy’

Why does James tell us to "consider it pure joy" when we face trials of any kind? Andy Stanley contends it's because these trials will show us something about ourselves that nothing else can.

James 3:1 and the Trembling Teacher

So, trembling teacher, it’s good to feel the weight of your responsibility. It’s good to realize that this work shouldn’t be taken lightly. Preparing to teach should be a careful and diligent process, one that is steeped in prayer and study and conscientiousness.

Spitting Fire: How Genre Influences Preaching James

I raised my son Joseph on a steady diet of Bob Dylan. I wasn’t too surprised, therefore, when Joseph became a fan of the...