Episode 281: Facing Trials with Joy?

<p>If you are familiar with the Bible, you know that trials will come, and with them, sorrow or even grief. We also know we are supposed to meet these trials with grace and joy. But how? Even though we are being sanctified, our natural response to such trials in the flesh is not of joy. So, how do we do it? Tune in to see some resources and hear about how we can stand upon the rock when loss and grief tries to sweep us off.</p> <p>This episode is also available as a blog post: <a href="http://the-end-time.org/2022/11/21/facing-trials-with-joy/" target="_blank"><strong>http://the-end-time.org/2022/11/21/facing-trials-with-joy/</strong></a></p> <p>Season 2, episode 281</p> <p><u><strong>Further resources</strong></u></p> <p>Women’s Hope podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/womens-hope-podcast/episodes/Ep--135-Is-It-Well-with-Your-Soul--Part-1-e1o56el" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"><strong>Is it Well With Your Soul?</strong></a> part 1, <a href="https://anchor.fm/womens-hope-podcast/episodes/Ep--136-Is-It-Well-With-Your-Soul--Part-2--with-Special-Guest-Susan-Heck-e1p5lju" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"><strong>part 2 with Susan Heck</strong></a>, <a href="https://anchor.fm/womens-hope-podcast/episodes/Ep--137-Is-It-Well-With-Your-Soul--Part-3-e1qi87i" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"><strong>part 3</strong></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/the-priceless-gift-in-every-trial" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"><strong>The Priceless Gift in Every&nbsp;Trial</strong></a>, article by Dave Mathis</p> <p><a href="https://www.monergism.com/thethreshold/sdg/flavel/A%20Token%20for%20Mourners%20-%20John%20Flavel.pdf" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"><strong>A Token for Mourners</strong></a>, ebook by John Flavel (.pdf)</p> <p><em><strong>Benefiting from Life’s Trials</strong></em>, scripture workbook by John MacArthur.</p> <p><em><strong>Seasons of Sorrow: The Pain of Loss and the Comfort of God</strong></em>, book by Tim Challies</p>