Tag «Suffering»

Who’s to Blame?

Whether it is a tsunami, earthquake, tornado, or pandemic, people invariably ask the question, “Who’s to blame for all this destruction and loss of life?” Generally, the answers fall into two extremes: There are those who confidently affirm that God would never be responsible for such events. After all, God is a God of love …

A Valuable Teacher

A little more than ten years ago, I went through a rather difficult time.  I had noticed a small knot on my neck, went to the doctor, and was diagnosed with having a tumor in one of my salivary glands.  According to what the doctors told me, tumors in this particular salivary glad typically have …

And It Came To Pass…

An older man once sat in on a class in a Bible College. That day the professor asked his students to share a verse that means a great deal to them. The students were eager to oblige. They offered many great verses, rich with theological implications. When the class finished, the professor asked the visiting …

How Not To Respond To Tragedy

In the wake of the recent school shooting in Connecticut, pundits have expressed a wide variety of views on everything from gun control, mental illness, bullying, the Devil, as well as God.  One of the most outrageous statements that I believe I have heard came from a preacher and nationally known Christian author.  Here’s what …