Bible Verse–Revelation 1:12-16

And I turned to see the voice that spoke with me. And being turned, I saw seven golden candlesticks; And in the middle of the seven candlesticks one like to the Son of man, clothed with a garment down to the foot, and girt about the breasts with a golden girdl...

Bible Verse–Proverbs 18:24

A man that has friends must show himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticks closer than a brother.

Bible Verse–Mark 13:8

For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be earthquakes in divers places, and there shall be famines and troubles: these are the beginnings of sorrows.

Bible Verse–Psalm 71:5

For you are my hope, O Lord GOD: you are my trust from my youth.

Bible Verse–Psalm 51:15

O Lord, open you my lips; and my mouth shall show forth your praise.

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...