We are challenged by the Apostles Paul and James to be extremely joyful when we face troubles, temptations, trials, tests, challenges or tribulations in life. This is a difficult challenge for each of us. We can meet that challenge more successfully by understanding the stages from loss to joy. You can learn which stage gives you the most difficulty and how to use your strengths to find joy in your life. You can recognize whether you are prone to get "hung up" in either denial, anger, blaming, or depression. You can learn how to use faith, hope and love to adjust and find meaning to your losses. Coping With Life can assist you in learning how to live in joy more of your time in this life.