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Suffering
There are statements that have credibility if they are made by people who have experienced what they are describing. There was a man who, before he had his own children, boldly declared his ten rules for raising children. After he… Continue Reading →
I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to reach my destination. A fact of life is that we will face headwinds. We can either enter into self-pity and say, “Woe is me,” or… Continue Reading →
Which people come to your mind as exemplars of moral character in the Old Testament? Many people think of Joseph and Daniel as they held fast to God and obeyed His commandments in the face of temptation and moral compromise…. Continue Reading →
Fire tests gold, sufferig brave men. Seneca The current pandemic is a time of suffering for a number of people – I think of those who have contracted the virus or have lost loved ones, those who are out of… Continue Reading →
God’s ultimate answer to suffering isn’t an explanation; it’s the incarnation. Every week I meet with people who have experienced incredible pain and suffering. Theological platitudes and simplistic explanations are inadequate to bring healing to a hurting heart. That’s why… Continue Reading →
Why are some people able to persevere through adversity, whereas others are crushed by their problems? When you realize that the difficulties you encounter have a purpose, then you have the ability to withstand them. What enabled Job to persevere through… Continue Reading →
Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional. Haruki Murakami Distance running can be more of mental workout than a physical workout. Although my body was ready for the race to be over, it was up to my mind to keep on… Continue Reading →
We don’t enjoy painful situations, yet they are an inevitable fact of life. Suffering is a major theme of the Apostle Peter’s brief epistle. He presents a fresh perspective as we face suffering in our lives, Beloved, do not be… Continue Reading →
Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy by Sheryl Sandberg reveals the sorrow and strength Sheryl experienced after the unexpected passing of her husband, David Goldberg. Psychologist Adam Grant has co-authored this book and provides principles to help people… Continue Reading →
Have you ever been disappointed by your expectations? The hardest situation is when you have high expectations but a poor experience and we often emerge disappointed or deeply discouraged. The disciples experienced this emotion during passion week. Jesus entered Jerusalem… Continue Reading →
If God is Good by Randy Alcorn presents a biblical approach to maintaining faith and hope in the midst of suffering and adversity. When people face adversity they often wonder, “If God is all good, then he would want to… Continue Reading →
The horrific school shooting in the small town of Newtown, Connecticut seems inconceivable. How could someone kill young children? The sad reality is that evil knows no boundaries. With prescient insight Dostoevsky in The Brothers Karamazov reveals this truth. The… Continue Reading →
