When we initially view temptation and testing, they look very similar. However; they have some very stark differences which help us to see what God is doing and how He is doing it. Nobody ever wants to go through trials to be tested, but it's a necessary part of our spiritual growth and maturity as we become more like Jesus Christ. What we clearly see is that God always has our best interests in mind. Not necessarily physically now, but who we are to become.

Joshua Creech

Pastor, United Church of God

Joshua Creech along with his wife Lizzy live in central Indiana. He serves as Pastor for the United Church of God congregations in Indianapolis and Fort Wayne, Indiana. Joshua worked for 9 years as a Senior Financial Accountant for Western and Southern Financial Group. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Northern Kentucky University. Joshua and Lizzy have four children.