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A Call for Endurance
God calls His people to endurance, by faith, even in the most severe of trials, because His promises are sure and His power is...
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Dec 23, 2017
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The Danger of Prosperity
No one enjoys adversity, but did you know that a trial is not the worst thing that can happen to you? Are you aware of the danger of...
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Dec 12, 2017
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Safe in the Lions’ Den
God shows His power in the apparently impossible and hopeless crises of His faithful children who have even been found safe in a lions’...
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Dec 5, 2017
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Everyday Persecution
God’s people, living in a fallen world, must not be surprised if they are unrecognized, at best, and targeted for persecution and death,...
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Dec 4, 2017
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Suffering before a Perplexed World
Honoring Christ by maintaining hope even in the midst of great trials and suffering, makes the Christian life a huge curiosity to...
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Nov 26, 2017
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The Calling to Carry a Cross
Obedience to God does not prevent all suffering. Two godly men were unjustly imprisoned, and Jesus calls His disciples to take up their...
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Oct 27, 2017
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No Exceptions
The rules in Proverbs have exceptions, but there are no exceptions to the rule that God is with His people in their deepest trials...
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Sep 9, 2017
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When the Prosperity Gospel Goes Bankrupt
The prosperity gospel teaches “Believe in Jesus and you will have health and wealth.” But many of us find this isn’t true. What then?...
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Aug 4, 2017
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When the Righteous are Afflicted
Isn’t it illogical that the righteous suffer afflictions? Why wouldn’t God see that those who obey Him never suffer? Scripture...
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Jul 21, 2017
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Strength for Today; Hope for Tomorrow
God, who is unchanging, gives His people strength to do His will today and hope that someday our struggles and burdens will end when we...
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Jun 30, 2017
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When Believers Suffer
Believers are not automatically sheltered from suffering, but God is sovereign, good, and trustworthy whether or not He reveals His...
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Jun 27, 2017
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What to do when obedience brings ridicule
The price of obedience to God can be extremely high. Obedience must be by faith, because it does not always bring instant positive...
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Jun 9, 2017
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