In, James - Practical Christianity, we work our way through the book of James to discover practical ways our Christian faith connects with daily life. It is a book that touches on the role of trials in the Christian life, the dangers of falling to temptation and the rewards for obedience. It is a book that reaches into our relationships as we learn about the sin of favoritism and inappropriate ways to handle anger. James’ favorite illustration is our speech. It is the easiest way to sin and the most difficult part of our body to control. It is a book that talks about the danger of both wealth and poverty. It is a book that deals with the practicalities of suffering, healing and the role of prayer in the life of a Christian. My hope is that you are encouraged in your walk with Christ as James shows us how to connect faith with daily living.

I would like to thank Sheryl Fastenow, my secretary, for her editorial work. In addition, I have special thanks for Kiley Seligman. She is an additional editor that began halfway through this project to lend her skills to the task at hand. Any improvements to the manuscripts are to her credit.

I also want to sincerely thank our church family for their attentive ears and teachable hearts. I dedicate this digital commentary to you.

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