Alexandria Covenant Church

Joy in Trials

You may have heard the saying, “When life hands you lemons, make lemonade!” It’s not always easy getting through the trials and tribulations life can bring, but we can live with confidence that facing trials with faith in Jesus will help us to be overcomers. God uses trials in life to form our character and make us more like Jesus. --- In the Christian life there is to be an inseparable connection between faith and action. As we study the book of James, we will see how genuine faith manifests itself in tangible deeds and righteous living, not just in empty words or beliefs. James urges believers to demonstrate their faith through acts of humility, compassion, justice, and love, highlighting that true faith is evidenced by transformed lives and active obedience to God’s word.