suffering

The Diary that Changed the World

The Diary that Changed the World
Anne Frank was right: it is impossible to build our lives on a foundation of chaos, suffering and death.

Turning Suffering into Something Sacred: God's Work in Us

Turning Suffering into Something Sacred: God's Work in Us
Most of us quite naturally seek to avoid suffering at all costs. But it’s a fruitless task—literally and spiritually. I’ll explain next, on BreakPoint.

Why Does God Allow Earthquakes?

Why Does God Allow Earthquakes?
A magnitude-8.2 earthquake struck Chile Tuesday night, killing six people and forcing thousands to evacuate. Why does God allow such natural disasters?

Faith Lessons from a Catastrophic Winter Storm

Faith Lessons from a Catastrophic Winter Storm
I wondered how much of the suffering we experience today is being redeemed in ways that are simply unknowable to us.

Facing the Question That Never Goes Away

Facing the Question That Never Goes Away
What should Christians say about all the suffering in the world? Sometimes, very little.