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How God Changes Our “Why Me?” Questions in Suffering to “Why Not Me?”

article January 14, 2019

In this excerpt from his 2018 book God’s Grace in Your Suffering, David Powlison writes about how God changes our “Why me?” questions in suffering. 

Open Theism: Is God’s Limited Knowledge a Solution to the Problem of Evil and Suffering?

article January 10, 2019

Most proposed solutions to the problem of evil and suffering have been around for a long time; “open theism” is recent. Open theists believe that God does not and cannot know in advance the future choices that his free creatures will make.

How to Care for Those Who Are Suffering and Grieving at Christmastime

article December 10, 2018

Several friends have recently had their close loved ones die. I appreciate these five points from Vaneetha Rendall Risner, a dear sister who has experienced much suffering, on how to minister to others in need. 

What Role Can Satan and Demons Have in the Life of a Believer?

article November 5, 2018

Theologian G. C. Berkouwer said, “There can be no sound theology without a sound demonology.” Some deny the existence of demons, regarding them as mere symbols of man’s inhumanity to man. But even those who believe the Bible tend to develop sloppy demonology.

When It Comes to Our Suffering, God “Gets It”

article October 15, 2018

Jesus suffered the same trials and temptations we do. God understands our worst losses and heartbreaks, even our temptations: “Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted” (Hebrews 2:18).

God Wondrously Displays His Greatness When He Brings Good out of Bad

article August 20, 2018

Sin and death, the Fall and the Curse, Satan and his demons, the Hell we deserve—what powerful obstacles for God to overcome. But the biggest obstacle was the satisfaction of His own holiness. For God to demonstrate His greatness, He had to overcome all these obstacles.

Were You Surprised or Bitter with Your Wife's Cancer Diagnosis?

audio August 9, 2018

Randy Alcorn was interviewed about different parts of his life. In this clip, he talks about his reactions to his wife's cancer diagnosis.

How Did the Lord Prepare You for Your Wife's Cancer Diagnosis?

audio August 9, 2018

Randy Alcorn was interviewed about different parts of his life. In this clip, he talks about how to Lord prepared him for his wife's cancer diagnosis. 

What Did the Lord Do to Sustain You Through Your Struggles?

audio August 9, 2018

Randy Alcorn was interviewed about different parts of his life. In this clip, he reflects on times the Lord has helped him in his struggles. 

Is Your Struggle with Depression Despondency or Clinical?

audio August 9, 2018

Randy Alcorn was interviewed about different parts of his life. In this clip, he talks about his depression.