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Why Do We Experience Trials?

Posted by Julie Ganschow | | Hope, Suffering, Trials |

Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. James 1:2-4

A familiar passage of Scripture greets us today. It seems that we all have enough troubles on every side, don’t we? As I think about the depth and severity of the “various trials” we encounter it is very easy to become depressed and morose.

The School of Hard Knocks

Posted by Anne Dryburgh | | Christian Growth, Contentment, Guest Blogger, Suffering, Trials |

Life during the past year had been the school of knocks for Karen. She had been slandered, betrayed, hurt, and seen loved ones pass away. Each time she thought she was getting back on her feet, another blow would come. The last one was when she heard that a good friend had believed lies about her and the relationship was adversely affected.

Five Reasons to Hope

Posted by Suzanne Holland | | Contentment, Encouragement, Hope, Trials |

Well, here’s the sad but very biblical truth: There is no hope in this world. We’re not commanded or even encouraged to put any hope in this world. But the happy, and also biblical, truth is that we can live in this world with hope! Do you see the difference?

What If…the “Worst” Happens?

Posted by Suzanne Holland | | Christian Growth, Contentment, Fear, Suffering, Trials |

“But what if it’s cancer? How will we deal with that? I don’t want to leave my husband and children alone!”
“But what if my car breaks down? I barely have enough money to cover my expenses! How will I get to work?
“But what if the pain gets worse? How will I cope with it? How will I function?”

Three Things You’ll Never Hear Me Say in a Counseling Session

Posted by Suzanne Holland | | Biblical Counseling, Communication, Encouragement, Suffering, Trials |

Have you heard this phrase before? It means that if you can think positively—put a positive spin on your problem, it won’t be so hard. As you know if you’ve tried this, the effect can be good, but it is rarely a lasting one. You can “think positive” about something for a time, but reality usually dictates that when something is difficult, one’s thinking about it can’t stay positive for long.

Category: Trials

Why Do We Experience Trials?

The School of Hard Knocks

Five Reasons to Hope

What If…the “Worst” Happens?

Three Things You’ll Never Hear Me Say in a Counseling Session

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