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Deliverance through affliction

December 4, 2019  - By Luke McMeans

Our natural response to suffering is frustration and anger, but God often uses these trials miraculously to show His steadfast love

Can we ask God “why”?

November 13, 2019  - By Leni B

Are we allowed to ask God the reason He allows certain things to pass? The Bible is full of people — including Jesus — who did just that

Can our prayers change the plans God already has?

November 5, 2019  - By Rufus Simon Varghese

It's the classic conundrum: why pray if God is indeed sovereign? Can getting on our knees make a difference if all things have been ordained ahead of time?

When God doesn’t explain Himself

August 16, 2019  - By Dr. Kevin Warstler

After enduring much suffering, it seems frustrating that Job is not given any direct answers. But as God reveals, He does not allow situations without cause

Friends like frenemies

July 10, 2019  - By Dr. Kevin Warstler

Sometimes, it’s the ones you thought you knew that knife you in the back with hurtful words during trying times. How do we know if we’re behaving like foes in disguise?

If you think your suffering is unique, think again

July 3, 2019  - By Dr. John Sypert

Scripture tells us that no one is exempt from trials — but it also shows us why Christians can cope with affliction in a way that unbelievers can’t

The purpose of suffering

June 5, 2019  - By Dr. Kevin Warstler

Instead of asking God why, take comfort in knowing that our Father — who is both sovereign and good — uses our trials to draw us closer to Him

Do tragedies happen to people who ‘deserve’ them?

May 8, 2019  - By Revanth T.

How can we cope with tragedies in this world? Only by recognising God’s eternal purpose behind them.

He will hold me fast

May 6, 2019  - By Jerlin Justus

In a world that knows brokenness and sin, we are assured of a God who knows hope and restoration

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