Tag Archives: adversity

Embracing Courage in the Midst of Darkness The Bible is replete with powerful scriptures that remind us of God’s unwavering presence and His command to fear not. In Deuteronomy 31:8 we are assured: “And the Lord, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he ...

I live east of the Cascade Mountain Range in central Washington State of the United States. From my front window can be seen Mt. Adams, the second highest peak in the state with an elevation of 12, 281 feet. On a clear day its snow-capped peak contrasted with the blue ...

John 8:12 Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. Adversity is a benign enough word, but the true course of its meaning can be staggering to many. ...

Patience, or long-suffering, is the fourth fruit of the Spirit listed in Galatians 5:22-23. There are, of course, many examples of patience, like waiting in lines, dealing with traffic, interacting with difficult people, or waiting for some situation to be resolved. Indeed, patience really plays out in our relationships. It ...

“A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.” (Proverbs 17:17) “Let those be thy closest companions who have made Christ their chief companion.” ~ Thomas Brooks “A slender acquaintance with the world must convince every man that actions, not words, are the true criterion of ...