Joe | January 27, 2010
The topic of why God brings about suffering has risen to the surface again with the tragedy of Haitian earthquake. While I, in no way, wish to casually dismiss or try to briefly explain it all away, I do wish to present a small, Biblical snapshot of suffering.
In Paul’s letter to the Romans, he gives [...]
Joe | November 16, 2009
Jesus’ first letter was written to the apostolic church of Ephesus. That church had a word of commendation from Jesus as well as a word of condemnation. Although the church wasn’t perfect, it was the church at its best.
Smyrna: The Church of Suffering
Smyrna is a seaport city located about 35 miles north of Ephesus. It [...]
Joe | November 9, 2009
And He summoned the crowd with His disciples, and said to them, “If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me.” –Mark 8:34.
It’s unfortunate that these passages in Mark seem to be overlooked and downplayed when introducing Christianity to people. It’s also unfortunate that the [...]
Joe | November 4, 2009
It’s been a tough week and it’s only Wednesday.
My wife and I have both spent some time this week in our local “governmental offices” and neither of us have enjoyed the experience. Quite to the contrary, we both have walked out in tears.
But I have to say that I know that God is allowing me [...]
Joe | October 28, 2009
John Piper wrote a post the other day at Desiring God called “Why Was Zedekiah Roasted in the Fire?”
Here is an excerpt:
The horrors of physical suffering correspond to the horrors of moral and spiritual outrage. Sometimes this means that people’s suffering is directly correlated with their immorality and belittling of God. This will be the [...]
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