Is God testing you, or is something else pulling you away? In this episode, Brittani walks through James 1:13-18 and explains the difference between trials, which God uses to make us mature, and temptation, which never comes from Him. She uses a fishing analogy to show how temptation works: the bait gets wiggled in front of us, desire grows, and sin slowly builds over time. She shares honest examples, from hitting snooze to the perfectionism and control she’s tempted by while God stretches her in her nonprofit. She also reminds us that every good and perfect gift comes from a Father who never changes, and she ends with Isaiah 40:28-31.

“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” (James 1:17)

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When a trial hits, what do you run to? In this episode, Brittani walks through James 1:9-12 and admits this passage convicted her. She looks at why James talks about both the poor and the rich, and how material things can’t make us more like Christ, though we often use them to cope. She shares honest examples, from reorganizing a room to binge-watching when she’s anxious, and tells the story of buying a new car after years of being completely dependent on God. Then she looks at what “blessed” really means in verse 12: not a better situation, but more of Jesus, and a crown of life promised to those who love him.

“Blessed is the one who endures trials, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.” (James 1:12)

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