As Americans, we live in a sanitized and antiseptic culture. Everything is clean, orderly, and has its place. Even our suffering. Most Americans don’t experience extreme brutality […]
“I’m done with God.” “No one will ever understand.” “I’m never trusting anyone again.” “I can’t pray.” “I won’t pray.” I’ve heard all of these statements […]
I woke up in Hell. Really. It was that hot. Open heart surgery was finished and my thirteen-year-old body was racked with pain. It’s easier today. […]
During the past two years, as I was writing a book on the subject, I have spent time recalling and distilling the many lessons I’ve learned […]
When I saw the movie Paul, Apostle of Christ, I was surprised at how dark it was, focusing almost exclusively on Rome’s brutal violence done against […]
Why does God allow suffering and death? This is the age-old question that has plagued man for thousands of years. It is a direct challenge against […]
“I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel, so that it has become known throughout […]
If we recognize God’s sovereignty even over Satan’s work, it changes our perspective about our lives and suffering. Satan and God intend the same suffering for […]
Dear Roger, How do I explain to my five-year old why God lets people be poor and homeless? In other words, how do I explain suffering […]
God never guarantees that the Christian life will be smooth or easy. In fact, he promises the opposite: “All who desire to live godly in Christ […]