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Romans 8:28 in action

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. For those God…

The Refiner’s fire

See, I have refined you, though not as silver; I have tested you in the furnace of affliction. -Isaiah 48:10 (NIV) But he knows the way that I…

In the pressure cooker

And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. -Philippians‬ ‭4:7‬ ‭(NIV) No trial has overtaken you that…

Stand firm and give your all

Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor…

One. More. Round.

Fight the good fight of faith; take hold of the eternal life to which you were called, and you made the good confession in the presence of many…

The School of Hard Knocks

God rescues the afflicted by their affliction; He instructs them by their torment. -Job‬ ‭36‬:‭15‬ (HCSB) I have told you these things, so that in me you may…

Bingo fuel

For I have satiated the weary soul, and I have replenished every sorrowful soul. -Jeremiah‬ ‭31:25‬ ‭(NKJV‬‬) In military aviation, when a pilot radios “bingo fuel,” that means…

Enduring relentless attack

The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; The God of my strength, in whom I will trust; My shield and the horn of my…

Joyful in hope

Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. -Romans‬ ‭12‬:‭12‬ (NIV) That verse right there covers quite a bit of the Christian walk. Romans 12 is…

You’ve gotta laugh

A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. -Proverbs‬ ‭17‬:‭22‬ (NIV) Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone…