Tag Archives: suffering

The Gospel According to Job

Posted on July 17, 2017 by

Today, I want to bring out this book, out into the spotlight.  It is a tremendous devotional that makes its way through the book of Job.  I have leaned on it, and it has held me nicely.  I challlenge you … Continue reading →

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Can Faithful Living Exempt Me From Suffering?

Posted on June 27, 2017 by

By John Piper Originally posted on July 23, 2002. The following is an edited transcript of the audio. Can faithful living exempt me from suffering? No. God’s grace through Christ on the cross has obtained for us a pass on eternal suffering. … Continue reading →

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Affliction Understood, [Daily Pain]

Posted on December 18, 2016 by

There is the unquestionable presence of affliction that is present in our lives.  Affliction is the general term for specific instances of trials, tribulations, persecutions, emotional or physical pain and suffering. The ancient Assyrians used the word for “affliction” as … Continue reading →

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Testimony of the Scars

Posted on December 6, 2016 by

  At the crucifixion, Jesus suffered great injury. He was beaten, flogged, spat upon, and had a crown of thorns jammed into his brow. Then He was nailed to the cross through His feet and hands and then pierced in … Continue reading →

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“Christ and Cancer,” [John Piper]

Posted on August 5, 2016 by

  by John Piper. Before I entered college I hardly gave a thought to cancer and terminal illness. But ever since those college days death by disease has walked beside me all the way. Two of my college acquaintances died … Continue reading →

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Some Things Are Just Brutal

Posted on July 11, 2016 by

“So be truly glad. There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you must endure many trials for a little while.” 1 Peter 1:6, NLT So much has been written already from the perspective of suffering Christians.  We live in a … Continue reading →

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Walking This Broken Road by Faith

Posted on September 1, 2013 by

In one of my early blog posts at lindakruschke.wordpress.com, I was lamenting that remembering my past made me a little blue, because I had regrets and things have happened to me that were less than wonderful. But I have been … Continue reading →

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