The Snowflake Chronicles

Jun 28, 2023 Spiritual Newsletter Deadline Mon Jun 26, 2023

Research

Editor's Picks

1. In God's Time...In God's Way
2. Cosmic Contrapunto
3. Intimacy With God
4. The Parable of Forever Diamonds
5. Meditation
6. Down a Gentle Winding path
7. The Physical Body and One's True Essence
8. Fear Not - What You Know Not...
9. Woke

Heading 1

Tests of Faith

Heading 2

What is a test of faith?

Hook

Why do we encounter tests of faith?

About This Newsletter

Tests of faith come in all shapes,
from every direction,
and when we least expect them.

Once a person proclaims, "I believe!"
The Lord sends us tests
to help us overcome faults,
make us firm and steadfast,
and increase our trust in God.

Letter From the Editor

What is a test of faith? A test of faith can be anything that causes us to question our own preconceived ideas about the world. It can be anything that causes us to question our decision to believe in God. It can be something that causes us to question our choice of religion or spiritual path.

Where do tests of faith come from? Tests of faith may appear to come from family, friends, acquaintances, strangers, or events happening in the world around us. However, in their essence, tests of faith come from God. A test of faith may come in the form of a news article, an essay, short story, poem, a pandemic, a war, or a natural disaster.

Why do we encounter tests of faith? The Creator sends us tests of faith out of love. They are intended to help us stand firm and steadfast in our chosen spiritual path, overcome our faults, strengthen our soul's spiritual virtues, and increase our trust in God.

How can we pass or overcome tests of our faith? The first thing we need to remember is that God does not test us beyond our abilities. True, sometimes a person fails the test the first time they encounter it, but that does not mean they cannot pass the test. Failing a test means a person has work to do on themselves and their inner life or thought processes.

In order to pass a test faith a person needs to pray, meditate, and read the sacred scriptures of their chosen spiritual path. It also helps to confess to the Lord, rather than another human being, their fears and doubts about themselves or other individuals in their lives.

Do you have any questions for this newsletter? Is there any specific topic you would like discussed? Do you have any spiritual/religious/inspirational items you would like to submit?

Editors Picks

Invalid Item  This item number is not valid. #2296385 by Not Available.

STATIC

Cosmic Contrapunto  (ASR) Quantum Physics 101 #2296876 by Words Whirling 'Round

STATIC

Intimacy with God  (E) Is God with us or do we ignore Him in the main? #2296371 by LightinMind

Invalid Item  This item number is not valid. #2296796 by Not Available.

STATIC

Meditation  (ASR) Meditating on meditation #2294792 by THANKFUL SONALI Library Class!

Down a Gentle Winding Path  (E) My Mom has only months to live. I'm not a Christian but she is, so I wrote this for her. #2297189 by Dr Gonzo

The Physical Body and One's True Essence  (E) Exploring an alternative way to relate to our physicality and conceive of true self. #2291759 by Mark Mywords

STATIC

"Praised Be He Who Knoweth All"...  (E) A Universal Prayer for ALL OF US! How we can calm our fears by understanding others' ways. #2297958 by Robin:TheRhymeMaven

Woke  (E) What does it mean to be woke. #2292015 by Thomas Seeker

Activities, Groups, and Contests

FORUM

TLC Prayer Parlor  (13+) A place where you can request Biblical prayers and/ or pray for others' requests. #2073942 by 🎄pwheeler joy to the world