October 24, 2025

We began by acknowledging Barbara’s absence due to illness and reflected on the call to walk by faith rather than sight. The discussion centered on inward renewal—the truth that, though the outward person may weaken, the inner life in Christ grows stronger daily. We shared encouragement from 2 Corinthians 4:16, emphasizing how God’s unseen work sustains us beyond physical or emotional struggles.

Our conversation deepened into the theme of God’s preparation for eternal life through trials. We recognized that tribulations are not punishments but divine training—opportunities for faith to mature and for God’s supernatural grace to strengthen us. We discussed how the enemy uses sight and feelings to distort reality, but God replaces despair with comfort and hope.

Barbara’s past experience with Psalm 23 reminded us o ...