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Your rainy day fund

Because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. -James 1:3 (NIV) You know that piggy bank you had when you were a kid? You’d drop…

The home stretch: the heat is on

Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have…

More is caught than taught

Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. -Psalm 23:4…

Time out: Draw near

Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. -James 4:8 (NKJV) Has your life…

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…

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…

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…

The backside of the tapestry

Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those…