Why Do We Need to Experience Hardship and Refinement?

By Xiang Yang One day, I read a fable. There was once a farmer who hoped that his wheat would not be affected by any terrible weather while it was growing, but would grow tall and strong in light winds and sunshine. But when his wish was realized and the ti...

Bible Verse–Proverbs 3:18

She is a tree of life to them that lay hold on her: and happy is every one that retains her.

Bible Verse–Matthew 5:4

Matthew 5:4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

Bible Verse–Psalm 72:13

Psalm 72:13 He shall spare the poor and needy, and shall save the souls of the needy.

Abraham Offers Isaac

Abram Named Abraham (Genesis 17:1-8) And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the LORD appeared to Abram, and said to him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be you perfect. And I will make my covenant between me and you, and will multiply ...