This is Part 5 of 5 parts answering the question, “Are there forms of suffering God allows we will never understand?” in the larger question, “Why does a loving God allow suffering?”

You Can Trust That God Knows and Understands

This truth was addressed previously, but it requires a brief review to remind the believer of the hope he has in the Lord. God knows and understands everything about your life.  He also can sympathize with you in your trials! The writer to the Hebrews recorded, Continue reading →

This is Part 4 of 5 parts answering the question, “Suffering: Are there forms of suffering God allows we will never understand?” in the larger question, “Why does a loving God allow suffering?” Part 5 will be posted tomorrow.

Your Choice Is To Trust Him

God continues to work in the life of every believer (Phil. 1:6). And He has given us all we need to accomplish His will (Phil. 4:19) We are not able to understand or do His will on our own, but He has given us the sufficiency of His Word for life. Paul wrote, Continue reading →

This is part 3 of 5 parts answering the question, “Are there forms of suffering God allows that we will never understand?” in the larger question, “Why does a loving God allow suffering?” Parts 4-5 will be posted on succeeding days.

God Always Has a Reason for Everything

You may wonder about the answers to your questions. As you do, remember that God knows these answers and is always in control! You may not understand, but He is always in control. Not only that, but He is ALWAYS good and His plan is ALWAYS perfect, whether you understand it or not. If you humble yourself, you’ll be able to see that God is able to take every situation and work it out for His glory. When His glory is revealed through you, you will experience His blessing, and there is NOTHING better than that! There are two main purposes God has for His work in our lives. Continue reading →

This is Part 2 of 5 parts answering the question, “Are there forms of suffering God allows we will never understand?” in the larger question, “Why does a loving God allow suffering?” Parts 3-5 will be posted on succeeding days.

There Are Some Secret Things Which Belong Only to the Lord

After the wilderness wanderings, as Moses prepared Israel to go into the Promised Land, he taught them an important truth about the Lord. They were going into a land that they did not plant or build but they would take over its gardens, fields and towns. However, it was not going to be a “walk in the park,” Continue reading →

This is Part 1 of 5 parts answering the question, “Are there forms of suffering God allows that we will never understand?” in the larger question, “Why does a loving God allow suffering?” Parts 2-5 will be posted on succeeding days

When you are suffering, there are times when you can trace the cause to a decision you made, like jumping off a roof as a teenager and breaking your leg. The consequence was a broken leg and several weeks of pain while your leg healed. Then there may have been times you would suffer because you sarcastically told your best friend that he was as lazy as a full toad on a cool summer night (and I know one who might say that!). The angst of knowing your words caused the new isolation from your best friend left you wishing you could retract your words. Continue reading →