Purpose of trials

  • My Daily Thoughts–1 Thessalonians 3:1-5

    1 Thessalonians 3:1-5 (NKJV) Therefore, when we could no longer endure it, we thought it good to be left in Athens alone, 2 and sent Timothy, our brother and minister of God, and our fellow laborer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you and encourage you concerning your faith, 3 that no one…

  • James 1:2-8

    James continues with his letter about practical matters. He wishes to strengthen these scattered Jews who believe in Jesus to continue in God’s will and life for them–the Christian life. My translation and notes on James 1:2-8 2 My brothers, consider it all joy when youp find yourselfp surrounded by various trials. [The Greek…