When life is hard /

MacDonald, James 1960-

When life is hard / James MacDonald. - Chicago, IL : Moody Publishers, c2010. - 204 p. ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references.

Introduction: In the middle of a category 5 hurricane -- How to get the most from this book -- What are trials? -- Why trials? -- What to do with trials -- What if I refuse this trial? -- Why some trials never end -- Come forth as gold -- Principle 1: every trial I face is for my ultimate good -- Principle 2: trials need not steal my joy -- Principle 3: God is never more present than when his children are suffering -- Principle 4: until I embrace my trail in unwavering submission to God, I will not reap the good -- Epilogue: This trial could be the best thing that's ever happened to you -- Glimpses of gold -- Glimpse of gold 1: God knows -- Glimpse of gold 2: God sees -- Glimpse of gold 3: God measures -- Glimpse of gold 4: God initiates -- Glimpse of gold 5: God reveals -- Glimpse of gold 6: God refines.

Pastor James MacDonald looks at different types of trials people experience and explains that times of tribulation refine Christians, often in so many ways that they can't even see.

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Consolation.
Providence and government of God--Christianity.
Trust in God--Christianity.

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