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What should we do when we face tests and trials?
Facing Trials and Tests With Grace why they come and how to respond What is a Christian to do when faced with disappointment, disaster, and despair? Scripture teaches us that “all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose” (Romans 8 ...Can we thank God in all things?
If I'm focused on my husband's perceived failures, how can I walk in obedience to God?
Lists, Lessons, and Lasting Love a wife shares her journey of rebuilding a marriage Do you have a list? Not one of those “honey-do” lists of what we would like to have done around the house, like fixing the dripping faucet or cleaning the garage. I’m talking about a list of your husband’s failu ...When bad things happen, can God use them to accomplish good?
God’s Sovereignty Over Evil Actions scriptural examples of finding God at work amid suffering A key to forgiving your offender is realizing that God can work through your suffering to accomplish His purposes in your life. Ultimately, God is in control. He allows the good and bad things in life, ...Have spoken blessings changed lives?
Spoken Blessings Change Lives how children and adults have benefited from spoken blessings As mothers, fathers, and children have learned to bless one another in the Lord’s name, the power of spoken blessings has become evident in their families. Below are several testimonies from family member ...How can I develop a forgiving spirit?
Have a Forgiving Heart receiving God’s forgiveness and sharing it with others When you’ve been wronged, becoming bitter toward your offender feels like a way to get revenge. However, this response actually harms you more than it harms your offender, because to be bitter is to be in bondage to h ...How should I respond if my unchangeable features prompt ridicule?
Responding to Ridicule what to do if you are mocked for unchangeable features We’ve all felt the sting of ridicule. Observant children do not hesitate to bring embarrassing features into the spotlight. Bullies use words as weapons of intimidation. Spiteful teasing from friends and family member ...How can I live with a physical defect?
Living Victoriously With Physical Defects building trust in your Designer Birthmarks, disabilities, deformities, and other needs cause us to ask searching questions. Why would a loving, all-powerful Creator God allow imperfections to exist? Remember that the world is marred by man’s rebellion a ...Does it matter how I respond to an offender?
Responding to Offenders you can make a difference through forgiveness When someone offends you, your response can lead to the bondage of bitterness or the freedom of forgiveness. You might be surprised by the far-reaching results of your attitudes and actions! A Proud Response Leads to Bitterne ...What consequences occur when I don’t forgive an offender?
Consequences of Bitterness how a lack of forgiveness affects body, soul, and spirit Harboring bitterness in your heart brings consequences that affect you physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Physical Consequences Chemical imbalance Resentment causes imbalance in the hormones fr ...What are the seven basic life principles?
Seven Basic Principles of Life design, authority, responsibility, suffering, ownership, freedom, success Just as there are universal laws that govern the world of nature, there are basic principles that govern our personal lives and relationships. These seven Biblical principles apply to every ...Why does God let bad things happen?
Why Does God Let Bad Things Happen? how to avoid the trap of bitterness Have you ever wondered, Why did God let me suffer that injury? lose my job? have a car accident? forget that appointment? have a fight with my spouse? let my parents get divorced? let me be born with a defect? How can a God ...Why should I bless those who curse me?
Bless Those Who Curse You one way to love your enemies When we experience abuse from others, our natural response is to strike back. Pride prompts us to return hurt for hurt and insult for insult. However, God instructs us to love our enemies: “Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt l ...How can I overcome discouragement?
How to Conquer Discouragement steps to victory When you are discouraged or depressed, what should you do? Should you sit around and wait for God to act, or is there something you can do to resist the devil and reject his influence in your life? Sometimes the Lord asks us to wait on Him to take ...What is discouragement?
Discouragement defined and described All of us deal with discouragement in one form or another, throughout our lives. “Discouragement” covers a broad range of concepts. The verb to discourage means “to deprive of confidence, hope or spirit; dishearten, daunt.” Afflict, beat down, demoralize, de ...Why did God allow me to lose my job?
Losing a job is rarely seen as a good thing, especially since financial pressures can cause tremendous tensions in a marriage and family. When someone loses a job, he or she may have a tendency to blame people or circumstances or despise God, but God promises to provide for all our needs throug ...How can I help others discover the benefits of suffering?
Help Others Discover the Benefits of Suffering viewing hurts from a Biblical perspective When expectations are unmet or a tragedy occurs, most of us react with frustration and anger. We want to blame someone or something for causing our pain. When we don’t understand why bad things happen, we e ...Why does God allow my stepfather to show favoritism to others?
A thirteen-year-old girl was very bitter toward her stepfather. She believed that he showed favoritism toward others in the family. He also displayed anger toward her on many occasions, which hurt her deeply. One day she decided to run away to her birth father or, if she was unsuccessful in doi ...Why did God allow me to have a handicapped father?
The following testimony is given by a man who attended a counseling course and shared insights he found when he asked the question, “Why does God let bad things happen?” Like most young people, I found fault with my parents and rejected God’s design for my family. One serious problem was the fa ...Is it possible to forgive an unfaithful husband?
From Ashes to Beauty how God is transforming a marriage and family Did you know there is a gift more costly than platinum and diamonds, and yet everyone can afford to give it? In time, it will cost the giver far more if it is not given. This gift makes us rich in relationships and causes us to ...