So, today we start one of my favorite books in the Bible, the book of James. There are a lot of people who do not like this book because it tends to get under our skin and convict us. This book also has my favorite verse in the Bible; James 1:12, Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. This verse reminds us that we will all have trials. It’s hard to accept, but the reward James is talking about may not come in this lifetime. However, when we have a meaningful and growing relationship with God, we know that this life is nothing but a blink in the light of eternity.