Bible Verses–Revelation 20:11-12

And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them. And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, wh...

Bible Verse–1 Peter 1:19

1 Peter 1:19 But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:

Bible Verse–Proverbs 15:17

Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.

Bible Verses–Hebrews 13:5-6

Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as you have: for he has said, I will never leave you, nor forsake you. So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do to me.

Bible Verse–Mark 16:9

Now when Jesus was risen early the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils.

Bible Verse–Romans 8:24

For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man sees, why does he yet hope for?

Bible Verse–Hosea 6:3

Hosea 6:3 Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the LORD: his going forth is prepared as the morning; and he shall come to us as the rain, as the latter and former rain to the earth.

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...