This impulse to avoid pain and suffering is normal and logical for human beings. The gospel, however, often turns what we view as normal and logical directly on its head.
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Why Complaining is Just a Big Waste of Time
Since sin invaded the world, we’ve all had issues doing everything without complaining or grumbling (Phil. 2:14).
When You Blame God for Your Chronic Illness
His grace covers all my pain; His grace covers your illness, your suffering, your struggle, your cancer...His grace covers all.
Anne Graham Lotz Reflects on Husband’s Death
Anne Graham Lotz, the daughter of famous evangelist Billy Graham, lost her husband nearly a year ago. Lotz recalled what she has gone through since that sad day in a recent blog post.
Is There a Place for Suffering in the Church?
True healing, whatever your scars, isn’t accomplished in isolation.
How to Pray like Jesus When Your World is Falling Apart
We may never know God’s reason for something on this earth, but we can trust that His reasons are true and merciful.
Is it True That Everything Happens for a Reason?
This is a phrase that Christians and non-Christians seem to both like, but is it true that everything really does happen for a reason?
Is Football Too Violent for Christians to Support?
America’s favorite sport can be brutal. And a Christian doctor’s quest to save football players’ lives is the subject of a moving new film.
How to Give More than Hallmark to the Grieving
“Instead of Hallmark give hurting people Habakkuk.”
Christians, It's OK Not to be OK
Have you ever been tempted to downplay the things that have hurt you? Here's why Christians should be the first ones to talk honestly about their suffering.
