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In a previous post, I talked about some of the reasons for suffering in this world. This whole topic is complex. The truth is that there are no easy answers. And there are many times we don’t have the answers. Our simple response is to put our faith in our Lord. As Peter writes: “Therefore let those who suffer according to God’s will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good.” (1 Peter 4:19, ESV) But how do we do that? In this post, I want to outline some different responses to help us endure. 1. Repentance The first thing Jesus proclaims in his ministry is repentance (see … [Read More...]

Many questions I have received revolve around the topic of suffering. Why would God allow suffering? Why is life so unfair? How can I endure this? There is no easy answer to these questions, and they can hardly be answered in a simple blog post. Even an entire book on the subject would leave questions unanswered. But that does not mean we cannot speak into this subject. I plan to share several posts on this topic. And this will hopefully give some guidance for further exploration for those who have asked questions. Today, I consider some of the possible reasons for suffering in this world. As … [Read More...]

Question In Matthew 15:21-28, Jesus said to the Gentile woman whose daughter was tormented by a demon, “I was sent only to help the people of Israel- God’s lost sheep- not the Gentiles.” This quote, along with Jesus’ statement, “It isn’t right to take food from the children and throw it to the dogs”, portrays a completely different Jesus than what we see in the four Gospels and Paul’s messages in latter books in the New Testament. Can you explain how our loving Christ would speak in these terms? - Barbara Answer We read the Scriptures as Americans living in the 21st Century. But we need to … [Read More...]