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 15:1

A soft answer turns away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

Bible Verses–Isaiah 43:10-11

You are my witnesses, said Jehovah, and my servant whom I have chosen: that you may know and believe me, and understand that I am he: before me there was no God formed, neither shall there be after me. I, even I, am Jehovah; and beside me there is no savior.

Bible Verse–Ephesians 1:13

In whom you also trusted, after that you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that you believed, you were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,

How Does the Lord Answer Our Prayers?

By Wang Nan Many brothers and sisters in the Lord have such confusion: “I also sincerely prayed to the Lord, but it seemed that the Lord did not listen to and answer my prayers.” We are often confused by this. How can this happen? Is the Lord not the One who ...

Bible Verse–Psalm 147:11

The LORD takes pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.

Bible Verse–Isaiah 65:21

And they shall build houses, and inhabit them; and they shall plant vineyards, and eat the fruit of them.

Bible Verse–Proverbs 16:6

By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.