Tag Archives: trials

Count Again

Posted on November 14, 2025 by Shirlee Abbott

I’ve been counting all wrong. James 1:2-4 (NKJV) My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.  My … Continue reading →

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Hard Times

Posted on November 25, 2020 by Shirlee Abbott

  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

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Shirlee Abbott

  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

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Shirlee Abbott

  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)

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Shirlee Abbott

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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