God’s Good Intentions Behind Setbacks

By Xin Jing In a book titled “Small Fable Great Wisdom,” I saw an inspiring little story: A young man determined to have a good career. However, no matter how hard he worked, he always failed. He couldn’t withstand such a blow. Depressed and hopeless, he wa...

The Lord Jesus Gave Peter the Keys of the Kingdom of Heaven, Why Did the Lord Approve of Peter’s Faith?

In Matthew 16:18-19 the Lord Jesus said: “And I say also to you, That you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. And I will give to you the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatever you shall b...

Bible Verse–Ecclesiastes 4:9

Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labor.

Bible Verse–Proverbs 19:23

The fear of the LORD tends to life: and he that has it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.

I’ve Learned to Rely on God in the Face of Difficulties

By Titie After I got married, my husband was always dissatisfied with me. He often said to me, “See! You are useless.” His criticisms made me very sad and defiant. From then on, I thought I had to work hard by myself and not let others look down upon me. Be...

Bible Verse–1 Peter 1:8

1 Peter 1:8 Whom having not seen, you love; in whom, though now you see him not, yet believing, you rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:

How Can Christians Pray in Accordance With God’s Will?

By Xin Ling One day, I happened to see a very interesting story in my son’s weekly school magazine: A little girl tripped up on an examination question: She answered that the capital of America was New York rather than Washington. So she prayed, and aske...