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Suffering
3 Ways God Uses Suffering for Good
Tragedies are riddles—and not the fun and amusing kind of riddles. Rather, they are painful and mind-boggling. Here are 3 ways we see God’s love for his children and how he brings about good through suffering.
16 Bible Passages about Why God Allows Evil and Suffering in the World
Some people claim that if God is truly good then he must not be great, because a good God would end the evil and suffering in the world. Here are 16 helpful Bible passages regarding why God is both good and great.
4 Things to Stop Believing about Suffering
Everyone faces suffering in this life, and it’s not helpful when well-meaning people say, “It could be worse!” Ugh. Here are four things we need to stop believing about suffering.
Trusting God in Times of Sudden and Excruciating Loss
Maybe you have recently experienced a devastating loss, or you know someone who has. Even though it seems impossible to do when facing a sudden tragedy, here are five good things to remember.
Did God Ordain Evil?
The question “How can a good and holy God allow evil to exist in the world that he created?” is one that demands an answer.
Run to Jesus: Living in a Time of Great Loss
We grieve the great losses we are living through right now, as we should, because death is not normal—at least it wasn’t supposed to be. Yet, there is hope. There is good news. It is not too late, but our time of great loss is a warning.
Jesus Continues to Build His Church in Nigeria Amid Severe Persecution
Believers in Nigeria reside in the second-most violent country for persecuted Christians according to Open Door’s 2020 World Watch List. Here are some links to learn more about Christian persecution in Nigeria and how to help.
4 Good Things to Remember When You Don’t Want to Face the Day
There are times when it seems to take more courage than we can possibly muster to get out of bed. Here are four good things to remember when you don’t want to face the day.
How Am I Doing? Fine, but Not Really
You know how it goes. You are going through a difficult time in your life, and some well-meaning person asks you, “How are you doing?” I got this question a lot as a newly bereaved parent thirteen years ago. What do you say to someone who is hurting deeply?