From Bitterness to Joy

How God used a godly woman’s difficult circumstances to effect change in Israel—and how He can use us, as well. Everybody loves a good story. God made us that way so He could instruct us in truth and illustrate it through the people whose lives are recorded in the Bible. Their stories show us, rather than tell us, how to live (Rom. 15:4). Their sinful natures are abundantly evident, and th

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  1. This is the first article I have read (just subscribed) and it speaks exactly to what I have gone through in my life and to a situation I am going through right now. I prayed yesterday and asked God what He wants me to do and this article is my answer. Praise God!!!

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