How You Handle Trials

Aug 12, 2026    Matt Buerhaus

We kicked off our new series, PROVE IT, by diving into James 1 and asking a challenging question: Does the way we handle trials prove that we trust Jesus?


Trials are inevitable, but they’re also opportunities for our faith to become visible. James reminds us to count it all joy, ask God for wisdom, trust Him without doubting, and remain steadfast—even when we don’t understand what He’s doing.


The trial may be heavy, but God is faithful. Proven faith produces a steadfast life.