Sometimes, bad things lead to stronger faith, rather than being the result of a weak faith
Tag: Suffering
Soldier, Athlete, Farmer
The truth about Jesus Christ isn't something to just skim or skip over. That truth is worth some time of ours to really think about it.
Not a Conventional Slogan
Slogans usually don't include the downsides of signing up, but even suffering can be worth the cost under the right circumstances
A Challenge and a Choice
Standing up for the truth isn't always easy, but it allows us to be part of something much greater than ourselves
The Scales are Unbalanced (in our Favor!)
The weight of suffering is certainly great, but there is encouragement to be found when we also look at the other side of the scale
What Does It Prove?
What is the value of having to go through suffering?
Timeless Gifts of Comfort
Sometimes, we just need our basic human needs to be met, rather than burying the solution within a history lesson
Things May Get Worse
Even if our situation could get even worse, there are still good things that we can do
What to Do With Suffering
Even in suffering, there are good things that we can choose to do
What a Mess!
Lamentations 5 includes some pointed descriptions of suffering, but there is value even in those
Faith, Facts, and a Future
Chapter 7 of Micah offers us some examples of what can get us through difficult times
What is Your “Death Valley”?
It may not look the same for all of us, but we each seem to walk through "the valley of the shadow of death" sometimes
Getting the Answer Before the Lesson
Not every lesson comes with a preview of what we should learn from it. When we get that insight, though, let's make good use of it
Not Helpful
Sometimes, the harm that we can do for someone else isn't hurting them; it's just "not helping"
A Good Day to Ease Suffering
Let's not forget about our suffering friends after the novelty of their condition has worn off for everyone else. They may still need the healing of Jesus or the help of a friend.
How Can I Find Glory in That?
Not everything that is good for us seems like a positive thing in the short run, but the long-term payoff can be amazing
Unanswered Prayers…or Not?
Would God the Father ever not answer one of Jesus' (God the Son's) prayers?
A Purpose for Suffering
There is a lot of suffering in this world. However, rather than blaming it all on afflicted people not following God, can we get out ahead of it and glorify Him?
When Criticism is Earned
We may not like unsolicited criticism, but is it always unwarranted?
The Gift of Giving Things Up for Jesus
Are there blessings and opportunities that are worth any cost?
Those Who Sin Differently 