The day Adam and Eve sinned, they were marked with a curse of hardship, thorns, and death. And this curse spread to each of us… Have you wondered why Christians suffer? If Christ rescued us from sin’s curse, why do we still experience pain and hardship? In part one of this article series, The Curse …
Coronavirus and quarantine have changed our lives. They trashed our schedules and taught us the value of digitized communication. We have faced sickness, isolation, loneliness, and depression. Finally, quarantine has given us many opportunities to question God and his goodness in trials. One striking example of suffering in the Bible is Job’s life. The book …
Where do we turn for hope during crisis or discouragement?
Remember the movie It’s a Wonderful Life? The scene when the characters are at the dance is one of the most memorable parts. The couples are swirling across the dance floor, when the ground itself begins to split apart. Two tricksters had decided to open up the dance floor, which covered up the pool beneath. …
As Christians, we bring all sorts of requests to God, including prayers for guidance, health, a godly spouse, or a friend’s salvation. Sometimes God answers these prayers right away. But other times, he tells us to wait. All of us will eventually have to wait for an answer to prayer. A few months ago, I …
It’s rush hour; the streets are vacant. A faint breeze moves along the roadside, weaving in and out of listless signs, battering against the empty windows of restaurants. Grocery stores are struggling to stay afloat; rows and rows of food are missing. Toilet paper is a rare sight. People huddle in their houses, wary to …
Nobody lives a perfect life. We will all have problems. We live in a fallen world where we’ll face trials, struggle with sin, and encounter many difficulties. Some problems, however, may seem “small” or “insignificant”. Compared to others, they seem unimportant or unworthy of God’s time. We think, “This problem is only small and will …
Have you ever been crippled by doubt? Has doubt stolen your sleep, your passion, and your joy, leaving you desperate? Doubt can tear apart our thoughts with uncertainty. It can make us question our best source of comfort. The result is that we separate ourselves from God and others, choosing to suffer alone. I too …
Have you ever struggled to draw near to God when you are hurting? Perhaps you are going through something deeply painful right now and God feels so far away. You know that your soul is thirsty, but you don’t know where to find peace. Your heart needs satisfaction, but somehow nothing fills the emptiness. You …