1.0Jesus Creedhttps://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/jesuscreedScot McKnighthttps://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/jesuscreed/author/smcknightA Brother's Wisdom 13 - Jesus Creedrich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="881NFGcABq"><a href="https://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/jesuscreed/2009/03/a-brothers-wisdom-13.html">A Brother’s Wisdom 13</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/jesuscreed/2009/03/a-brothers-wisdom-13.html/embed#?secret=881NFGcABq" width="600" height="338" title="“A Brother’s Wisdom 13” — Jesus Creed" data-secret="881NFGcABq" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">
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Once again James gets a look-alike award for what he has to say in James 1:12. Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. Jesus was big on trials and often exhorted…http://blog.beliefnet.com/jesuscreed/files/import/imgs/JesusJames%2A.jpg