When you read through the Bible, you can see that God hates suffering. Jesus spent much of his life relieving people's illnesses and hurts. He calls us to do the same: to feed the hungry, clothe the poor, take care of widows and orphans and visit those in prison. So why doesn't our all-powerful God get rid of suffering?
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Making Sense of Suffering
Suffering is miserable. When you're overwhelmed by pain and problems, it's easy to feel helpless, hopeless and sinking into a whirlpool of self-pity.
Joni Eareckson Tada knows about these emotions first hand. A diving accident in 1967 left her confined to a wheelchair as a quadriplegic at the age of 17. Joni knows what it's li… Read more…
Speaking God’s Language: Using the Word of God in Your Prayers
How can we draw closer to God in prayer? How can we “speak God’s language”?
The Bible encourages us to bring our worship, praise, thanksgiving, and petitions to God. As Christians grow in the discipline of praying, it becomes clear that there is always more to learn.
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For the thousands of Christians dealing with tragedy, personal loss, or discouragement, the daily devotional eBook 365 Days of Hope has a special message of encouragement and faith. 365 Days of Hope: Encouragement for Those Facing Loss, Pain and Disappointment, drawing on the authors' experiences with personal tragedy, shows how deeply God desires to be o… Read more…
A diving accident left Joni Eareckson Tada quadriplegic, in a wheelchair, and without the use of her hands. Since this life-changing tragedy, Joni has become an internationally recognized spokesperson on accelerating Christian ministry in the disability community. Throughout this journey, she has relied on the heaven-sent hope found only in Christ. In Hop… Read more…
