This Sunday’s readings: James 1:5-8

Reflections

Everything difficult indicates something more than our theory of life yet embraces.
~ George MacDonald, 19th-century Scottish novelist and writer

We are always on the anvil; by trials God is shaping us for higher things.
~ Henry Ward Beecher, 1813-1887, Clergyman, Social Reformer

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If we desire our faith to be strengthened, we should not shrink from opportunities where our faith may be tried, and therefore, through trial, be strengthened.
~ George Mueller, 1805-1898, Ashley Down Orphanage, Plymouth Brethren

I may wonder what kind of mission God has for me, when I should ask what kind of me God wants for his mission.
~ Christopher J. H. Wright, 1947- , Anglican, O.T. Scholar

Never miss a chance to keep your mouth shut.
~ Robert Newton Peck, 1928-2020, Author of Young Adult Fiction

Happiness is untested delight. Joy is delight tested.
~ Jack Hyles, 1926-2001, Pastor

When suffering comes, we yearn for some sign from God, forgetting we have just had one.
~ Mignon McLaughlin, 1913-1983, Am. Journalist & Author

It requires wisdom to understand wisdom: the music is nothing if the audience is deaf.
~ Walter Lippmann, 1889-1974, American political commentator