Resources on Suffering

Drawing Near: Aging & Suffering

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Death's Sting: Grief & Mourning

Grief and mourning bring a fresh look at the gospel for us. Walking the line of despair is a journey to know God in a …

Imprint of Eternity

Hannah's Prayer

In the first chapter of 1 Samuel, we are faced with the story of Hannah’s confident trust in God and her courageous obedience. Where there …

David Flees from Saul

In 1 Samuel 21, David, who has shown that he is not afraid of those who oppose God, is now fearful and on the run …

The God of All Comfort

The leaders of the Corinthian church have rejected Paul in part because of his suffering, believing that God has abandoned him. In order to correct …

Jars of Clay

In this passage, Paul unpacks the counter-intuitive nature of the gospel. Following Jesus does not promise ease and prosperity. Instead, we must be willing to …

A Suffering Servant

Paul is deeply concerned that the believers at Corinth are being deceived and taken advantage of by false teachers. As he refutes their arguments, he …

A Thorn in the Flesh

In this passage, Paul addresses the issue of suffering. Our innate response—especially in our culture—is to avoid suffering if at all possible. However, Paul explains …

Experiencing Life Change Through Mentoring

"He was more of a mentor to me than I ever was to him because his faith was so strong. . . . It's so …

God is Constant Through Trials

"It was a time when we were exposed and vulnerable, and we realized that the Lord is really the only constant here. Days come and …

Life and Death Decisions

Trusting God through Life-Altering Illness

“The doctor came in, and the very first thing she said is, ‘So, we’re thinking leukemia.’ . . . I was in the hospital for …

No Fear in Death

“I was close to death. . . . I couldn’t fix my own leukemia, but He did. Since I’m powerless, the only solution I have …

Trusting God through Suffering

What does it look like to trust the Lord in this life when he might allow us to endure really painful things?

A Severe Mercy

"My orientation of my heart is that I serve at the pleasure of the King. What's my assignment? I don't like my assignment. But it's …

Faithful Endurance in Suffering

"After Job went through all his suffering, he says to God, 'Before I'd only heard about you, but now I've seen you with my own …

Serving Through the Storm: Faith and Purpose in the Face of Cancer

"I knew that's where God wanted me. He didn't want me home just sitting around and feeling sorry for myself."

My Circumstances Don't Define Me

Mourning as a Christian

How Does My Suffering Bless Others?

Joy on the Other Side of Suffering

Worship in the Midst of Suffering

God's Presence in Trials

The Cup of Suffering