suffering

People commonly believe that having faith ensures prosperity, or they question why faithful Christians do not always prosper, but the truth remains—our reward is in Heaven, in eternal life.

Paul testified: “We rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us” (Romans 5:3-5).

At this time, as the world deals with the spread of the Coronavirus, Christians have an opportunity to share one of our faith’s most unique pillars: Suffering is shocking, but it’s meaningful.

In his book “Where is God in a Coronavirus World?” Dr. John Lennox gives answers to the skeptic’s arguments. He also wrote this book in order to “convey some comfort, support and hope,” to people who feel disoriented, concerned, even fearful because of the coronavirus pandemic and all of its consequences and disruption in our lives.

Our nation is faced with another act of horrific evil. This time, a mass shooting in Las Vegas. What do we say? What do we do?

When disasters strike, it’s human nature to ask why God allowed them and to wonder how he is relevant to our suffering.

Actor and comedian Jim Carrey had a surprising message for a group of former gang members and prisoners at Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles.

Childlessness is not just a path walked by married couples but also single women and men

The church is certainly not helpless, however. We can and must respond. Here are a few ways to do so: