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Making Disappointments God’s Appointments

When disappointments come, and they surely will, let God use disappointments as His appointments Anxiety The byproduct of anxiety is a lack of trust or faith, particularly in God. We let circumstances that we have no control over, control us, and that is not healthy. We take our eyes of God’s sovereignty and onto circumstances, […]

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7 Bible Verses For These Troubled Times

by Jack Wellman

No one needs to tell you that these are very trouble times, so here are 7 Bible verses that can give you assurance for a hope and a future in a troubled world. Difficult Days Ahead No one needs to tell you that these are very trouble times, however the Word of God can give […]

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Bible Verses For When You’ve Failed Or Blown It

by Jack Wellman

Many people, Christians included, have failed or blown it big time, so what Scriptures can help us persevere when we’ve failed again? Falling into Sin How many of us have failed or blown it big time? I am the first to raise my hand on this subject, but I don’t think I’m alone. There are […]

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How Tests And Trials Separate The Chaff From The Wheat

by Jack Wellman

Trials and tests come into everyone’s life, but for those who profess Christ, tests and trials can separate the chaff from the wheat. Tests A faith that’s not tested is a faith that’s not trusted. We test drive cars, we try out sunglasses, and generally look over a product before buying it, and so God […]

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7 Bible Verses For Troubled Times

by Jack Wellman

Here are 7 Bible verses that can help us deal with today’s troubles and those that may come tomorrow. Second Peter 2:9 Today, it seems like there’s nothing but bad news. There is so much bad news out there that you’d think nothing ever good happened. When it feels like you can’t take any more […]

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Dealing With Disappointment

by Guest

Life is full of disappointments, so here’s how to deal with disappointment and challenges in life that you are facing or will face someday. The Challenge of Life Life can be overwhelming and challenging at times, and for some of us, discouragement may arise due to a feeling of disappointment, despondency and discouragement, but fortunately, […]

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How To Endure The Trials Of Life

by Jack Wellman

How can we keep calm when we’re faced with huge trials in life? Get in the Word Everyone goes through trials in life. The only question is, “How do we respond to them?” The Bible is the best place to start when seeking godly wisdom about things like avoiding sin, loving others, and how to […]

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How To Take Refuge In A Troubled World

by Jack Wellman

Does it seem like your world is falling apart around you? Here’s what to do when your world comes crashing down. Gathering Storm If I were to speak about the U.S. debt and the economic and financial storm that is brewing, you might easily grow depressed, but we have a sure and certain anchor of our […]

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Examples Of Trials In The Bible: 7 Biblical Stories

by David Peach

What a wonderful promise! “But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you. To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.” 1 Peter 5:10, 11 I have a dear friend […]

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How to Face Trials: A Bible Study From James 1

by Robert Driskell

The New Testament is clear about the fact that Christians will endure persecution and suffering (i.e. Romans 5:3, 8:17, 35; 2 Corinthians 1:5-7; Philippians 1:29; 2 Timothy 1:8, 2:3), tribulation (i.e. Matthew 24:9; John 16:33; Acts 14:22; Romans 12:12). Some of the believer’s hardships will result from living in a fallen world, some will come […]

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