by Steve S. | Jun 10, 2009 | God's purpose, purpose, Thriving in Tough Times
“… but our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.†(Philippians 3:20) Since this is the last week of our Thriving in Tough Times series, I’ve been reading over the last ten letters (the whole series) in...
by Steve S. | Mar 11, 2009 | God's purpose, suffering
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” (James...