How long can we hold on when tough trials come into our life?  Not just the physical hardships, but emotional crisis, family battles, financial insecurity, spiritual battles… how long can we endure?

In a society of one-click shopping and seemingly endless instant gratification, patience is one thing that is often in short supply.  In this passage James explains the necessity of patience in the life of a follower of Jesus, and how we can develop it. (James 5:7-12)