Here are a number of important books dealing with suffering, pain and evil and how we might respond: We all suffer in various ways, so…
Suffering is a perennial problem and we are all affected by it at least to some extent. It is part of what it is to…
Does it seem that God has abandoned you? One cannot accuse Scripture of whitewashing things, or just painting a rosy picture about life. It presents…
Lotta tears and death of late: When you are young you likely do not think very much about death and dying. But when you get…
We need to be careful in our assessments of others: We Christians can be a funny lot – we can so easily run to unhealthy…
Help and hope from the words of Tim Keller: I have read and enjoyed a number of Tim Keller’s books over the years. And in…
Insights from the wife of the great preacher: Five years ago an important biography was written about a very important woman. But because of the…
How do we deal with loneliness? Everyone can get lonely, but here I want to speak to believers. There are all sorts of reasons why…
Yes, love hurts – and is costly: Things are too busy and too hectic right now for me to pen a proper article. Funeral arrangements…
An update on my situation: Apologies for nothing new appearing here, but lately all my time has been taken up trying to be at my…
More bits and pieces that might be of use: Well, it is another busy day in which I may not have time to pen a…
Some honest answers to questions about pain and suffering: Many atheists and non-believers use the excuse of pain and suffering to not want to believe…
Some incisive and comforting thoughts from Keller: New York pastor Tim Keller died recently following a lengthy battle with cancer. He not only knew about…
Great biblical wisdom on offer here from Packer: The issue of suffering is a core part of Christian teaching. After all, we worship a Suffering…
Christians can say the most silly – and unhelpful – things at times: The reason I have an irregular series of articles on dumb memes…
Where is God when we suffer greatly? The biblical Christian knows at least two basic truths: suffering is a universal condition which none of us…
On the conversion of C. S. Lewis: Anyone who has read the account of Lewis’ conversion in Surprised By Joy (HBJ, 1955) will know that…
Spurgeon so greatly inspires and edifies: Here we have two universals – more or less. We ALL suffer. And I would think that all Christians…
There is much wisdom and comfort to be found here: Because we all suffer, we all grieve. But we suffer and grieve in different ways.…
We need comfort and perspective in our trials: Suffering is a universal condition, something we all experience. The Christian message is unique in that it…