"Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths" (KJV) Proverbs 3:5-6 How often do we wonder about ...

... they received from the previous year. Others are also analyzing the events of the past times and strategizing for the times ahead. At the same time, some are lamenting over the sufferings and the opportunities ...

“Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms.’ (NKJV) James 5:13 James, the brother of Jesus, as seen in Matthew 13:55 and Mark 6:3, wrote this letter. This letter ...

... lacking nothing"(NKJV) James 1:2-4 Many Christians today believe the popular creed that assumes suffering as the direct result of sin or under a spell. For this reason, suffering is considered a bad ...

... (Joshua 5:6). Pain, suffering and disappointment may befall us. Beloved, “be still before the LORD and wait patiently; do not fret when men succeed in their ways, when they carry their wicked schemes” ...

... him during his suffering, Job’s faith and righteousness were equally questioned and tested by the evil one. In the end, Job understood the sovereignty of God (His decisions and His plans for Job’s life). ...

“Be sober; be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced ...

... you uncomfortable can actually cause you bitterness. Some causes of bitterness are intense suffering like the Israelites in Egypt (Ex. 1:14) and the health challenges of Job (Job 7:11). Bitterness may ...

An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered one commits many sins. (NIV) Proverbs 29:22. In my opinion, to be happy is to suffer less. If we are not capable of transforming the pain within ...

... us that we are suffering from some form of distress. This is important because although anger can be uncomfortable mentally and physically, it can also motivate us to address our underlying needs, desires, ...