Tag: courage
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Judith: Courage and Faith in the Face of Fear
The Book of Judith is one of Scripture’s most powerful stories of faith, courage, and divine deliverance. Set in a time when Israel faced annihilation by the Assyrian army, it tells how one woman—Judith, a devout widow—rose above fear and despair to save her people. When her city of Bethulia was under siege and its…
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Finding Joy in Life’s Trials
Scripture Reading: “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.”— James 1:2-4 (NIV) Reflection Life rarely goes according to our plans.…