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February 2nd, 2026 | Bryan Vaughn | Consider it Joy?
What is shaping your life right now—and where is it ultimately leading you? In this message, we begin a new journey through the book of James by asking what it truly means to grow into maturity in Christ. Drawing from Colossians 1 and James 1, we’re reminded that God’s desire isn’t just comfort or success, but a deep, steady faith formed through perseverance.
James challenges us to consider trials—not as pointless interruptions—but as places where God is doing a refining work in us. When we face hardship, temptation, or uncertainty, we’re invited to ask God for wisdom with single-hearted…
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