SPECIAL (006) - Joy Amidst Trials (James 1:2-4) - Rev. Rob Hill - West Springfield, MA

SPECIAL (006) - Joy Amidst Trials (James 1:2-4) - Rev. Rob Hill - West Springfield, MA

Author: Jonathan Shirk July 20, 2022 Duration: 47:04

In this episode, Rev. Rob Hill unpacks James 1:2-4 and gives comfort to those facing trials. We all face trials sometimes, and sometimes they are significant trials. What is God doing? Why is this happening? Will I make it through this? We need a comforting word from God that He is sovereign and working in our trials to preserve us to the end. Listen in as Rev. Hill preaches for your comfort in Christ.

Check out West Springfield Covenant Community Church and listen to some more of Rob's sermons. If you're in the area, swing by and worship with them. Check out other churches in the Presbyterian Church in America.   

I mentioned a cool vintage black and white picture of Donut Dip in the 1950s. Check out Donut Dip HERE

As mentioned, Rob's wife is Megan Hill who is the Managing Editor of The Gospel Coalition. Check out Megan's books HERE.

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