Have you sent a text to a group of friends saying something like, “Prayers needed”? We go through seasons of ups and downs, but one day something unexpected and urgent happens. It’s an active prayer day! This day isn’t an option and not a question of “if” but of “when.” We will all experience active […]
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Consider it all joy … when you encounter various trials (James 1:2, NASB1995). The Bible teaches joy in all situations. Not only does James tell us to consider it joy when we encounter trials, but Paul also echoes this thought when he says in Philippians 4:4, “Rejoice in the Lord always; again, I will say,
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For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God (Romans 8:14, NLT). There is no greater adventure than following the leading of God’s Spirit — but there are both trials and blessings involved. With adventure, there is a price and a reward. Let’s consider four heroes of Biblical adventure —
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Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy (James 1:2, NLT). Learning to respond to our trials with rejoicing takes discipline. I like the New Living Translation (NLT) version of James 1:2 — that we consider our troubles an opportunity for great joy. When
God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward, they will receive the crown of life in this world and in heaven that God has promised to those who love him (James 1:12, OGV). In these last days, the Bible clearly teaches that trials and tribulations will come with increasing frequency and intensity. We
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