faith is a constant that is constantly being tested of its true colors. why are we saddled with the belief that, if we jump through all the “hoops” (LIVE by the book!), life will run smoothly for us? “God, i have loved you all my life, why have you allowed this or that to happen to me?”...we ask. ...between a rock and a hard place. The question is where are our hearts when we’re there? full of faith? wandering aimlessly? angry?... the bible says in james, consider it a joy, a sheer gift, when trials and tests come our way... it is clearly stated here that we are in the midst of a very delicate process...one that might seem broken on the outside, but being repaired on the inside... James 1:2-4The Message (MSG) 2-4 Consider it a sheer gift, friends, when tests and challenges come at you from all sides. You know that under pressure, your faith-life is forced into the open and shows its true colors. So don’t try to get out of anything pr...