SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION

- In James 1:2, what is a "trial?" Share about the kind of trials to you see in your life.

- How does God use trials in his childrens' lives? Share about how God has used the trials that you've gone through. Do you think that God may have more trials ahead for you?

- What does it mean to be "double-minded?" (verse 8)

- Who is to blame for our trials? How does being able to consider God our Father (verse 17) help with being able to face our trials with joy (verse 2)?