Monthly Archives: February 2024

The Bible’s View on Trials, Part 4

No one hopes for trials. We want peaceful, good times for ourselves and our loved ones, and we often pursue and reject opportunities based on how “happy” they’ll make us. God’s perspective is different. As Christians, we know that He causes everything to work for our good (Rom 8:28), but sometimes it’s difficult to remember that truth when we face hard times. Today, we’re looking at five things Scripture wants us to know about trials. Trials Show Us Who We Are (And Who God Is) Paul saw trials as proof of God’s work in his life. As he faced trials [...]

2024-02-03T10:09:30-08:00February 23rd, 2024|Categories: Ministry Highlights|Tags: , , , |
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The Bible’s View on Trials, Part 3

There are so many things in life that compete for our attention. Failure affects our minds and hearts as much as success—grief often as strongly as joy. Because of this, it’s important that as Christians we have a strong framework for thinking about all of the experiences we face in life; we need to know how to navigate trials as well as times of peace. Here are five truths from the Bible about trials in the life of a believer. Trials Are an Invitation to Experience God’s Grace One of the most comforting truths in Scripture is that Jesus understands [...]

2024-01-06T15:45:22-08:00February 16th, 2024|Categories: Ministry Highlights|Tags: , , , , , , |
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The Bible’s View on Trials, Part 2

Haiti is a troubled nation. The poorest country in the western hemisphere, its borders are home to every kind of political instability, from gang violence to child slavery. The Christians who live there face many difficulties, and our ministry efforts involve supporting these believers who navigate significant trials on a daily basis. For that reason, we’re looking today at five more truths about trials from the pages of Scripture. Jesus Has Overcome the Trials of This World The Bible makes it very clear who has the last word on suffering, trials, and tribulation. We know Jesus has conquered all of [...]

2024-01-06T15:37:01-08:00February 9th, 2024|Categories: Ministry Highlights|Tags: , , , |
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The Bible’s View on Trials, Part 1

Trials are a part of life. Cars crash and jobs are lost every day; sicknesses spread; and relationship problems affect everyone on earth, at both the personal and societal levels. Open any news site, and it’s impossible to think otherwise: we live in a broken world. So what does the Bible have to say about how we think about trials? Trials Have a Purpose The Bible makes it clear that whatever trials we face, God is at work. He uses the difficulties of life to test and strengthen our faith. The trial itself is not a gift, but the faith [...]

2024-01-06T15:28:41-08:00February 2nd, 2024|Categories: Ministry Highlights|Tags: , , , |
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