Notice the woes of Joseph in the book of Genesis. The dungeon was a deliberate part of God’s perfect plan for Joseph—and for Joseph’s family.

How can we be thankful and joyful in the midst of a painful trial? The answer is found in all that the Scriptures teach us about trials.

“Consider the work of God: who can make straight what he has made crooked?” (Eccles. 7:13). Here are seven reasons why God allows various afflictions, also known as “crooks,” in the lives of his children.

In Genesis 42 Joseph’s brothers are pleading for his help. Yet, instead of joyfully throwing his arms around his brothers, Joseph initiates a long and difficult trial for them. Why?

It’s not fun being kicked while you’re down. Job’s friends rushed to judgment when he suddenly lost his children, wealth, and health. Here are six things to keep in mind when tragedy strikes.

In the first book of Samuel, we read about Hannah, who had a heart set on fire for the Lord even in the midst of bitter anguish. What can we learn from Hannah’s story about how a mother can best love her children?

We live in a broken and fallen world where life is disappointing. It often doesn't “work” or go as planned. We sin and are sinned against. How should Christians respond to failed expectations in this already/not-yet time in history?

The nations rage. Earthly kingdoms rise and fall. There are wars and rumors of wars. In Paul’s time the church was under attack on all sides. What can Christians learn from Paul about how to respond in perilous times?

In these difficult times we have been searching for information, answers, and hope. Yet, the most critical search we need to do now, according to Puritan theologian John Owen, is right within our own hearts.