Christ's followers were not saved to be cloistered from crisis. Trauma, trials, and tests are all essential elements related to the development of our faith. Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing. James 1:2-4 Believers have been given a resource that we must learn to rely upon in order to overcome our obstacles and opposition. That resource is...
Christ's followers were not saved to be cloistered from crisis. Trauma, trials, and tests are all essential elements related to the development of our...