The Christian life is often filled with inexplicable suffering. The death of a loved one. A devastating diagnosis. Betrayal by friends. The loss of a relationship. The people of God are not immune to hardship. Our churches are filled with people in pain, even though we may not see it and they may not tell us. But it is there nonetheless. Being a Christian can, in a way, exacerbate the effects of our suffering. We know that God is sovereign over our circumstances, yet he has chosen to inflict pain on us for reasons we cannot understand.… Read more
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Valentine’s Day. This is a day that produces a wide range of emotions from people rivaled by few others. For some, it is a day to celebrate the love you share with your significant other or spouse. For others, it is a day filled with expectations (real or imagined) to prove yourself to the person you care about. Still others, it’s just another day on the calendar, and it comes and goes without a second thought.… Read more