Suffering

Finding True Life in the Valley of the Shadow of Death

by Guest

David declares that we can walk through all valleys, including death, in confidence. Jesus promises that He has overcome the tribulations that we face in this world. God’s Spirit provides these victories. Walking With God Scripture reveals God’s design for us is to be anchored in a personal and empowered walk with Him. In Psalm […]

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How Can God Allow Such Evil and Suffering in the World?

by Jack Wellman

There is so much violence today; wars, disease, natural disasters, so why does God allow all this suffering in the world? Afflictions are Good There is so much violence today; wars, disease, natural disasters, so why does God allow all this suffering in the world? Contrary to what the world desires, and that is to […]

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Why Affliction and Suffering Are Part of God’s Plan

by Jack Wellman

Why does God allow us to go through suffering and affliction? It’s actually part of God’s plan. Affliction Was Good Why does God allow us to go through suffering and affliction? It’s actually part of God’s plan, but no one I know would come up to me and say, “Hey, I was afflicted the other […]

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Why Does God Allow Trials, Tests and Tribulations?

by Jack Wellman

Why would a good God allow His children to go through trials, troubles and suffering? He has very good reasons! Toil and Trouble Why would a good God allow His children to go through trials, troubles and suffering? He has very good reasons! If there were never any troubles and everything went perfectly for everyone, […]

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What Jesus’ Disciples Can Expect in This Life

by Jack Wellman

When we are saved, we become disciples of Jesus, but that’s when it really starts to get hard. Expect Persecution When we are saved, we become disciples of Jesus, but that’s when it really starts to get hard. All of a sudden, co-workers, family and friends started distancing themselves from us. We no longer did […]

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Why Pain is a Gift From God

by Jack Wellman

Why would someone believe that pain is a gift from God? In fact, there are several reasons that pain can help us. Dependent upon God Why would someone believe that pain is a gift from God? In fact, there are several reasons that pain can help us. When you’re in pain, and especially when there’s […]

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Why Does God Allow Us To Be Afflicted?

by Jack Wellman

Sometimes, life can become overwhelming, so why does God allow us to be so afflicted in this life? Overcome Sin Sometimes, life can become overwhelming, so why does God allow us to be so afflicted in this life? Doesn’t it seem that God’s blessings and going through afflictions in life are opposites of each other? […]

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Why Does God Allow Hardships?

by Guest

Why does God allow suffering and hardships in our life? There is more than one reason. Why Suffering? Why does God allow suffering and hardships in our life? There is more than one reason. It can be challenging for our finite minds to reconcile two seemingly opposite truths; suffering and God’s ‘good’ plans. We grapple […]

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How to Praise God in the Storm

by Jack Wellman

Is it even possible to praise God in the middle of a storm? I believe it is, and here’s how. Even When it Hurts Is it even possible to praise God in the middle of a storm? From my own personal experience, this is one of the hardest things I’ve ever done in my life; […]

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How to Thank God for Your Sorrows and Problems

by Jack Wellman

When we go through great trials and suffering, it’s so hard to be thankful to God, but we need to understand that our troubles can actually help us. Here’s how. Walk a Mile With Sorrow The following poem may be one of the best examples of how our troubles and sorrows help us. They help […]

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