“When we long for life without difficulties, remind us that oaks grow strong in contrary winds and diamonds are made under pressure,” said Peter Marshall, former pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Atlanta, who also twice served as Chaplain of the United States Senate.

Call it difficulties, tragedies or problems, some people face catastrophic events like hurricanes, job loss, divorce or automobile accidents without great stress in their lives. Others find enormous difficulty coping with the same chaotic circumstances, feeling overwhelmed ...