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...

Bible Verse–Matthew 11:12

And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force.

Bible Verse–Proverbs 18:22

Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor of the LORD.

Nahum 1:7

The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knows them that trust in him.

Bible Verse–Revelation 21:8

But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and fornicators, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.

Bible Verse–1 Peter 4:18

And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?

Bible Verse–Joshua 1:9

Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be you dismayed: for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.