Tag Archives: James 1:2-4

The Purpose of Tough Times

Posted on June 16, 2014 by jesustrek

A man once found a cocoon of an emperor moth and took it home to watch it emerge. One day a small opening appeared, and for several hours the moth struggled but couldn’t seem to force its body past a … Continue reading →

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Pain That Serves a Purpose

Posted on January 13, 2012 by jesustrek

A few years ago I needed to have major surgery on my hand. Part of the rehabilitation process was to make a tight fist, but I could not even bring my fingers down to the palm. Therefore, my physical therapist … Continue reading →

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Perseverance, Anyone?

Posted on December 27, 2011 by jesustrek

Jacob Raleigh In 2009, Jacob Raleigh made it to the Kentucky state tennis tournament playing for Letcher County Central High School. He was a left-handed player with a power game. Jacob made it back to the state tournament again as … Continue reading →

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Taking Shape

Posted on April 15, 2011 by jesustrek

Billy Graham tells about a friend who lost his job, his fortune, his wife and his home during the Depression. However, he held steadfastly to his faith—the only thing he had left. One day he stopped to watch some men … Continue reading →

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