"Adversity is not simply a tool. It is God's most effective tool for the advancement of our spiritual lives. The circumstances and events that we see as setbacks are oftentimes the very things that launch us into periods of intense spiritual growth. Once we begin to understand this, and accept it as a spiritual fact … Continue reading Strength through Adversity
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Be a Giant Killer: Slay That Giant!
Life is full of difficulty. However, there are those who believe that when you walk with God, all those difficulties evaporate into the air. The reverse is true! You might experience more adversity as you walk with God. David lived a quiet and peaceable life when he was a shepherd taking care of his father's … Continue reading Be a Giant Killer: Slay That Giant!
Strength in Adversity
"My faith didn't remove the pain, but it got me through the pain. Trusting God didn't diminish or vanquish the anguish, but it enabled me to endure it." — Robert RogersIsaiah 41:10 NLTDon’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. … Continue reading Strength in Adversity
Trust God and Trust His Plan: Glory on Display
Difficulty does not discriminate. It visits the old, the young, the rich, the poor; it's not if it will visit, but when. Roy T Bennett said, "Life is about accepting the challenges along the way, choosing to keep moving forward, and savoring the journey."How do we savor the moment when the issue ahead has the … Continue reading Trust God and Trust His Plan: Glory on Display
Trusting God When Life Hurts
We live in a world today that is so vastly different from what we knew when we were growing up. There was a time when respect was a way of life. It was unheard of for children to disrespect an adult, even if that adult was a stranger. We must admit that the world has … Continue reading Trusting God When Life Hurts
Developing Endurance
We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. Romans 5:3-4 NLT What do you do when you find yourself in the midst of circumstances that seem to overwhelm you? … Continue reading Developing Endurance
Victory Walk 