#Pain

Jul 18, 20224 min read

Why Does the Resurrection Matter?

If we’re in Christ, we know that one day, God will bring us to a renewed, eternal physical kingdom where we’ll experience a glorified and...

Apr 8, 20213 min read

When God’s Answers Don’t Match Our Expectations

I’m guessing neither Simeon nor Anna was thinking that a helpless baby, born to a poor family, was God’s answer to their lifetime of...

Oct 16, 20193 min read

Bring Your Pain to God: Strength for Today and Bright Hope for Tomorrow

Many Christians believe that if we live like we are supposed to, we can avoid—or at least minimize—suffering. A related assumption is...

Sep 23, 20194 min read

Romans 8:28: Three Pillars of Hope in the Midst of Suffering

Romans 8:28 is one of the most well-known verses in the Bible: “We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God...

May 30, 20193 min read

Rejoicing During Afflictions and Unhappiness

Many of us think Christians are supposed to always be happy, and if you’re not, something’s wrong with you or your faith. We even used to...

Oct 22, 20184 min read

God Does His Best Work in Our Suffering

When you experience a season of suffering (and all Christians do at some point in their lives), it’s important to learn any lessons God...

Oct 1, 20184 min read

Christian, Your Depression Is Real. So Is God’s Deliverance.

A few years ago, I read a book about Ernest Shackleton’s failed mission to be the first explorer to cross Antarctica. His plan was to...

Aug 15, 20183 min read

Because of the Empty Tomb

On the third day after Jesus’ crucifixion, a group of women went to his tomb. Instead of finding a dead body guarded by strong Roman...

Jul 5, 20185 min read

Five Truths About God That Help You When You Are Suffering

After everything is taken away from Job, his friends sit with him in his misery and ask the question we all ask in moments of tragedy:...