How do you approach the unknown road that God has set before you? This test will prove if you are truly relying on the Lord. Part 7 of 7: The Test of Faith Spiritual tests, just like any other test, must be taken again if you don’t pass them. For...

This test will challenge your ego and your ability to show humility. Insecurity about our position or status will lead us to become jealous of someone who is doing better than us. How do you respond to their success? Part 6 of 7: The Test of...

This is one of the hardest tests because it’s hard to determine whether you are going through it. This is the test of blessings. How are you responding to the blessings God has given you? Part 5 of 7: The Test of Blessings In my series, I’ve been...

Faithfulness is consistency with excellence. It’s wholeheartedly doing the best with what God has given to you. Do you demonstrate proper faithfulness in your walk with God? Part 4 of 7: The Test of Faithfulness So, this is part four of my series....

We often go through seasons of discouragement in our lives. While God is building you in these times, He is also seeing if you will choose to turn to Him as the source for security, comfort, and empowerment. Do you turn to God when discouragement...

Being overlooked and underused in your walk with God can be frustrating and somber. During this time, God is testing your motives. This is the test of hiddenness. Part 2 of 7: The Test of Hiddenness. I’m continuing my series on the seven trials of...

Is your heart open and quick to serve the Lord even if you feel overqualified to the task you’ve been assigned to? Will you be ready to give your service to the God? Before God can give you all the blessings He has promised, He will put you through...

As believers, we will face trials and temptations in this world, and these hardships test our faith and dependence on God. But enduring adversity is ultimately for our joy. There was a sociological study that rolled out this week. In fact, most of...

Dr. Stanley analyzed why we need wisdom to handle the trials of life, and how to view a trial from God's perspective. One of the most common questions people ask is, “If God is a loving Father, why does He allow His children to go through...

We can never allow our adversity to define who we are. We are who we are. Adversity is just a footnote in our life journey....

In 1 Peter 4:12, we discover that we are, in fact, beloved by God and that He uses these trials in our lives to refine us....

Why is it that we go through trials? If God truly loves us, why does He allow these difficulties?...