Why does God test us as Deuteronomy 8:2, Psalm 26:2, and other verses describe? Read or listen to this chapter from Enduring Trials God’s Way to learn how trials prove your faith!
https://www.scottlapierre.org/why-does-god-test-us/
"I used to be a school teacher, and now I am a pastor. Both professions involve instructing others. I do not want to sound overly simple, but good teachers provide information people do not already have. If they already knew it, they would not need the instruction! Most letters in the New Testament are instructive. There is the occasional time an epistle will say, “I want to remind you…” but primarily they were written to provide new information. This is why James 1:3 is so unique! In the ESV and NIV it says, “You know that the testing of your faith produces [patience].” James was not teaching something new. He was telling readers what they already understand about trials. They test our faith!"
Read the post to learn more!
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The Jews stopped rebuilding the temple "temporarily." It lasted 16 years.
Nobody plans to neglect the things of God for a decade. It happens one ordinary day at a time.
New overview of the Book of Ezra:
https://www.scottlapierre.org/overview-book-of-ezra/
The disciples' last sight of Jesus wasn't a rebuke. It was His scarred hands raised in blessing.
In Luke 24:50–53, the risen Christ blesses the men who failed Him, then ascends—still blessing them.
New sermon + blog post on the ascension of Jesus:
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📖 https://www.scottlapierre.org/ascension-of-jesus/
