May 2 | Romans 5:3-6 “Not only this, but we also rejoice in afflictions, because we know that affliction produces endurance and endurance character, and character hope. But hope does not dishonor, because God’s love has been poured out in our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who was given to…
How Temporary Hardships Prepare Us for Our Eternal HomeKenneth Boanew The authors opens his book by describing what it is about so the reader is not misled. Most people read a book like this because it is about how to pray and ask God to take your suffering away. He…
10 God-Given Strategies for Difficult TimesRobert J. Morgan Robert Morgan produces a powerful book that helps people navigate the difficult times of their life. Whether it’s the loss of a loved one, struggles of daily life, or the suffering and pain of disabilities and afflictions, this book cuts to the…
Summary: Do you suffer for Jesus and righteousness in this world? The way you suffer is an example of Jesus to the world. How you handle persecution and trials for Jesus and righteousness testifies to your faith. Introduction In my last post, I concluded teaching on developing Christian character as…
Image by fancycrave1 from Pixabay We’ve been talking about the four pillars of Thanksgiving this month. But the fourth pillar is my personal favorite. The process of thanksgiving, of learning how to be thankful for all things that God does in our lives, begins with knowing God’s goodness through his…