Category Archives: struggle

“Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds…” It almost seems as if James says the trials we endure are blessings from heaven. But aren’t so many things we face today a result of a … Continue reading →

“I’ve seen fire and I’ve seen rain…” James Taylor was not the only one who talked about fire and water. Isaiah spoke the words of God to Israel: “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and … Continue reading →

After learning of my illness, some friends told me, ‘Your faith is strong. You are ready for this trial.’ I may have had a similar thought at the outset, but in the midst of the storm, I found myself in … Continue reading →

When you’ve been healthy all of your life, it is strange to be sick. When you’re used to feeling strong, it is frustrating to be weak. When you’ve always felt secure, it is uncomfortable to be vulnerable. When you’ve been … Continue reading →

What if the experts say it may happen again? What if this week’s violence leads to further difficulty? We tend to fear the unknown, but we also struggle with what we know. Our family thanks God for the last report … Continue reading →