A medium shot, packed church setting: Warm lamplight illuminates a white bearded pastor in a on stage in front of a choir, pastor: "James 1:2-4 tells us: “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance…” Your pain isn’t pointless. God is building perseverance, character, and faith. What you’re going through is shaping who you’re becoming.” Fade out