A good and timely reminder from Rev. Shane Lems of Reformed Reader: “To Christians Who Are Suffering“. May our Lord use it to touch the hearts of the suffering with his unceasing mercy and grace.
For it is written, “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing” (James 1: 2-4).
Psalm 115:1 — Not to us, O LORD, not to us, but to your name give glory, for the sake of your steadfast love and your faithfulness!
Dreams from a Pilgrimage 
Good reminder that these trials produce steadfastness that we may be perfect and complete.
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Frank,
There is no truer balm than this, applied by God’s loving hand.
pax,
dora
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This is a lesson much of the church — or what professes to be the church — has forgotten.
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Sadly yes, though it can ill afford to.
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Two relevant passages
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Not insignificant
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Indeed
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