The Book of James reminds us to stand firm in our faith, seek God's wisdom, and exemplify true Christ-like love. It is a reminder of what true Christianity looks like and acts like. Let us remember the truth. Let us remember love. Let us remember we are not each other's enemy. There is only one enemy and his name is Satan.

Many people struggle with skepticism, like James, when it comes to the claims of the Bible. Because it was written by man, translated so many times, and some books were purposefully left out of Biblical cannon, it's easy for doubt to creep in, especially when we don't really want the truth.

If you're like me, you probably grew up hearing faith alone will get you into Heaven. But the Lord tells us, faith without works is dead like the body without the Spirit is dead. So what is faith without works? It's not faith at all. It is belief and even the demons believe that God exists.

Of all the words I've poured onto the pages over the last five years, these might be the hardest to come by and the most important.

Enjoy this first look at You Can Always Come Home, Magnolia Blooms Book #2, featuring Emerson Calhoun and Noah Boone.

You Can Feel It In The Silence is the first book in the upcoming Magnolia Blooms duet.