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Count it All Joy
"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you will know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.
Don’t Back Down When Facing Trials
God is with us in our battles. Let us therefore stand firm and be encouraged by the words in James 4:7 that says, “Submit yourselves, then to God. Resist the devil, and he will…
Reasons for Trials
"He...comforts and strengthens us in our hardships and trials. And why does He do this?
Joy in Hard Times
If you are going through hardship, take heart. You are not alone my sister, my brother. There are faithful people around you that can relate and help you through it. All the while, God…
Refined by Fire
God is always at work in our lives. Even during seasons of adversity, He wants to accomplish something powerful and good. How should this knowledge affect our response?
See Him Now
In the midst of the most fearful times that fall upon us, when we place our faith in His promises - we will see Him now
Obstacles or Pathways
Have you ever asked the Lord to draw you closer to Himself -- then, found an overwhelming trial lying between you and that closeness?
This Changing Work
Part of the work God does to grow us and change us is by testing through various trials. On the other hand, some of the changing work He does in our lives is quiet…
Faith Through Trials
Untested faith may be real faith, but it is sure to be immature faith. It is likely to remain immature as long as it never faces difficulties. When all things seem against it, faith…
God’s Help
"Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak." Matthew 26:41 Not one single temptation comes to any person more than he is able to bear;…
Assurance in Trials
Keep in mind that trials are fleeting, whereas our Father's love is forever. Remember that God will meet all of our needs
Finding Joy in Difficulties?
I have always been a bit uneasy with James 1:2 where Jesus followers are encouraged
Perseveres Under Trial
“Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test,
A Matter of Direction
No matter who we are, how old we are, or how physically capable we are, we can all give. God has blessed us with experiences, talents, and Spirit- guided incites that we can offer…
God’s Grace through Trials
God’s people have their trials. It was never designed by God, when He chose His people, that they should be an untried people. They were chosen in the furnace of affliction; they were never…