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Are you feeling overwhelmed with various trials in your life?

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A Wide Place to Rest

  • by Darris McNeely

Sometimes, when we're deep in a trial, God will provide us a "wide place" to...

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An older women sitting by a window looking outside.

How You Can Help Those Worn Down by Weariness

  • by Terri Eddington
In the July-August 2020 issue of Beyond Today we discussed ways to deal with weariness. Here we discuss how we can help others who are facing that same struggle.

Storms

  • by Steve Myers

God is our savior, no matter what storms we may face, we can trust that He...

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The Crucible

  • by Steve Myers

What is a crucible, and how does it apply to Christianity?

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A woman sitting on a bench.

Are You Worn Down by Weariness?

  • by Terri Eddington
Do you feel tired, worn down, weary? If so, you’re not alone. The struggles of life can and do grind us down. What can we do to win against weariness?
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The author and his wife Megan, at left and right rear, share goodbyes at the airport in Malawi, Africa, before flying back to America.

Five Tools for Dealing With Trials

  • by Nicholas K. Lamoureux
What do you do when you’ve tried everything within your power to solve a problem? Here are five tools to help turn trials into godly character.
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Cathy and her husband Vivien Botha.

Spiritual Lessons From My Double Lung Transplant

  • by Cathy Clayton-Botha
My life was saved by a double lung transplant. This life-changing event led me to a much deeper understanding of Christ’s sacrifice and God’s plan for me and all mankind.
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A young man sitting on a rock cliff

Why Does God Allow Christians in the Middle East to Be Beheaded?

  • by United Church of God
The short answer is that the world is currently under the influence and power of Satan, and that God does not promise His followers that they will escape trials during their mortal life. On the contrary, God allows His people to endure hardship in order to build and perfect our faith, promising a future glory that will totally eclipse the present sufferings of this age (Romans 8:18).
a man sitting outside with his head in his hand

The 16 Words

  • by John LaBissoniere
The people of God’s Church endure many trials—some of which are highly stressful and last for long periods of time. When you encounter such troubles, will you be able to say and believe the 16 words?
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a boy playing a piano

Don’t Quit, Keep Playing

  • by Terri Eddington
However rudimentary we may feel at times in our spiritual pursuit, our Great Master’s arms are wrapped around each of us.
A man sitting outside with his hand on his head.

Five Tools for Dealing With Trials

  • by Nicholas K. Lamoureux
What can you do when you have tried everything to solve a problem? Here are five tools to help turn trials into godly character.

God's Promises: Part 4

  • by Gary Petty

What do you do when you face trials? When you are struggling, claim this...

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A man walking alone along a street surrounded by lit up signs.

Alone in a Crowd

  • by Robert H Berendt
Jesus Christ had a unique calling and a unique life. He was not understood by many of His own family and followers. God promises He will never leave us and Jesus made the same promise.
Have you ever felt afraid of being rejected if you express your Christian beliefs in today’s landscape? You are in good company.

In Good Company

  • by Micah Gunn
There is an old story that Jewish rabbis used to tell their students regarding the building of the temple. They stated that when the temple was built, every stone was cut to fit perfectly and then shipped from the quarry to the hilltop building site.
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"But If Not...": Part 3

  • by Darris McNeely

The Bible shows that the three friends were tied up when they were thrown...