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Hard Times

  Thank God for His good gifts.     James 1:2-4 (MSG) Consider it a sheer gift, friends, when tests and challenges come at you from all sides. You know that under pressure, your faith-life is forced into the open … Continue reading

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Have It All

  We want the good life. We want to have it all.     James 1:2-4 (AMP) Consider it nothing but joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you fall into various trials. Be assured that the testing of your faith … Continue reading

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The Path of Pure Joy

  James 1:2 (NIV) Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds.   When trials come, Lord God, may my words, deeds and prayers work together for joy. Don’t let me be a … Continue reading

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Unintended Consequences (Tuesday)

About the hard times in my life . . . James 1:2-4 (NIV) Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance … Continue reading

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