Day: October 30, 2026

Trials and Temptations

A Daily Bible Study of THE BOOK OF JAMES

JAMES 1:2-8

Trials and Temptations


Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.

Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.

But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.

That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord.

Such a person is double-minded and unstable in all they do.

–Go You.

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Ram Pump

“One possible solution to providing livestock drinking water in remote locations is the hydraulic ram pump.”

HOMEMADE HYDRAULIC RAM PUMP FOR LIVESTOCK WATER

Published: Sep 2, 2019 |  Printable Version (PDF) | 
W. Bryan Smith
LGP 1017

3/4-inch hydraulic homemade ram pump

Figure 1. A 3/4-inch homemade hydraulic ram pump made with PVC fittings. Water flows from right to left during operation. Image credit: W. Bryan Smith, Clemson University.

One of the more challenging aspects of developing pasture and grazing land is providing access to a reliable water supply for livestock. In some cases, existing streams, creeks, or ponds provide drinking water for the livestock. When a surface water source is not available, wells can be drilled and pumps installed to provide water for the animals. In some instances, surface water may be available, but not accessible to the livestock due to water quality issues, steep access slopes, or fencing issues.

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