Pastor Tim Travis addresses the Christian experience of stress using 2 Corinthians 1:3-10, arguing that while believers are not exempt from tribulation, their response should differ from the world’s. Travis contrasts self-imposed stress (due to poor health choices, unhealthy views of wealth, or unresolved sin) with God-imposed stress, framing the latter as a refining process that builds character and…
Part of growing our faith is having our faith tested. Peter talks about this in 1 Peter 1:3-7 and 1 Peter 4:12-13. Whether we look to God during these times and seek the growth or instead turn from Him is a decision we must make.