Bible Verse–John 15:11

John 15:11 These things have I spoken to you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.

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–Psalm 86:17

Show me a token for good; that they which hate me may see it, and be ashamed: because you, LORD, have helped me, and comforted me.

Bible Verse–1 Corinthians 13:13

And now stays faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.

Sufferings and Trials Are Necessary for Our Life’s Growth

I heard a story: A group of colorful and beautiful pencils are about to leave the factory. Then they will go to different places to work and welcome their new life. First, they will suffer being sharpened by knives, because only through that can they begin to...