If Necessary

If Necessary

In this you rejoice; though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials. 1 Peter 1:6 When writing to suffering Christians who had been exiled for their faith, Peter reminds them that their suffering is not meaningless, but is actually...
Greater Trials Bring Greater Grace

Greater Trials Bring Greater Grace

James 5:11 reads, “Behold, we consider those blessed who remained steadfast. You have heard of the steadfastness of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is compassionate and merciful.” This verse means so much to me because it reminds me that...