I am looking forward to our time this week. Peter contrasts joy and grief in our experience. He does this to remind us that trial is part of our calling. We will explore the means by which God strengthens and proves our faith and the result of this strengthening. As you prepare for our time together, I would encourage you to read through 1 Peter 1 a few times between now and Sunday morning. How do you feel about the circum- stances in which you find yourself? What emotions do these circumstances create in you? Your family? How are they affecting your view of God? Our goal this week will be to see God’s purpose for those circum- stances and how we can find joy in the midst of the storm. I look forward to sharing with you.
From the refining fire,
Pastor Dave
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