Articles on Suffering

Why There is Suffering in the World

The existence of suffering in this world is a complex subject that might cause many Christians and non-Christians alike to question the love of God....

Lament: The Dark Side of the Journey

lament: to express sorrow, mourning, or regret for often demonstratively : MOURNIt’s a wonder that Michael Card isn’t severely depressed.When he...

Can You See Me Now?

Ring … Hello?... Hey! How are you? It was the voice of my best friend. I knew from her tone that it was not good news. She and her husband have...

Through Thick and Thin

It’s hard to think of someone, even your closest friend, who would go to bat for you no matter what. We’re human, and we sometimes let each other...

When Tragedy Unexpectedly Strikes

Craig von Buseck: Yes, Christians mourn the loss of loved ones. We wonder why such things happen. But like Philip Yancey, we trust in a heavenly...

Reaching the Hurting

“Let’s reach out to the hurting.” We say that all the time. It’s easy to see the obvious hurts, but too often we don’t reach out to the hidden pains...

God's Purpose in Suffering

I believe that God suffers more than we can imagine because we – as human beings generally and as individuals to varying degrees – have disconnected...

My Struggles Are About Him

In this excerpt from his latest book, It's Not About Me (March 2004, Integrity), Max Lucado looks at tragic circumstances in the lives of people...

Trust and Obey: Loving God Through Suffering

Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people? This is an age old question that paupers to politicians to great philosophers and...

Brain-damaged, not Brain-dead: The Autopsy Report of Terri Schiavo

Damaged, not dead. In fact, the autopsy report referred to her receiving morphine, which would not have been necessary if she were brain-dead or in a...