Category Archives: Suffering

Abundant life includes pain and struggle

Posted on June 22, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

It sometimes doesn’t feel good to be a Christian on the straight and narrow. Continue reading →

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Weakness is the way

Posted on May 18, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Does God allow us to stay with the idea that we are strong? Continue reading →

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Discipline vs. Punishment

Posted on May 10, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Jesus bore the punishment our sin (all of it) deserved. Should we then be uncomfortable with the thought that God punishes believers for specific sins? Continue reading →

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How does his story end?

Posted on May 6, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

An attack of Satan and the sovereignty of God. How does it end? Continue reading →

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Do you think they are worse sinners?

Posted on April 27, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Do people encounter a fates in this life (whether good or bad) based on actions in a former life? How should we read the outcomes when people are senselessly murdered or seemingly victims of being in the wrong place at the wrong time? Continue reading →

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We have no power

Posted on January 13, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Make a courageous admission: Some of us need to turn to God and confess, Continue reading →

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The friend of God

Posted on January 7, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Learning about life with God from the friend of God. Continue reading →

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When life feels difficult

Posted on December 14, 2021 by Wisdomforlife

I’ve often asked God for green pastures and still waters. God has been faithful to provide times of rest and refreshment.  Continue reading →

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Responding to grief

Posted on October 24, 2021 by Wisdomforlife

Deep reflection on grief and grieving. Continue reading →

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5 purposes of pain (by C. S. Lewis)

Posted on October 23, 2021 by Wisdomforlife

Can you think of other purposes? Continue reading →

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