Who doesn’t want to be happy? The right to pursue happiness is even written in the United States’ Declaration of Independence. Then there’s the popular post floating around the internet. Perhaps you’ve read it… “Someone once said, "There comes a time in your life,...
Is God Ever Not Good?
A friend recently had successful cancer surgery. When she joyfully announced the results, the responses were positive and predictable: God is good! God truly answers prayer! God really loves you! God is an awesome God! We rejoiced in her prognosis because we...
How Much Suffering is Enough?
Enough. Have you ever said that to God? Enough suffering, Lord. I’ve had more than my fair share of trouble. When is it going to stop? Remember the trials and tribulations of Job? His near-perfect life was disrupted by trouble. Lots and lots of trouble. He lost his...
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