Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

James 1:2-4

Considering it pure joy when we face trials and struggles is an unnatural response. However, we are called to make this decision so our faith can be developed and we can become complete in the Lord. Trials are inevitable. But as the body of Christ, we are called to encourage one another and to build each other up (I Thessalonians 5:11).

We invite you to explore our Community Discussion Board and to post under the appropriate category. You can share a brief testimony of how you see God at work in your community, or you can simply give a challenging word of enouragement for fellow believers. The "Needs" category is designed for you, the body of Christ, to share a need or struggle and give others the opportunity to respond through prayer or through faith-based actions.