How Not to Respond to Suffering

Satan wouldn’t exist if God didn’t keep him around — so why is he here? Pastor John explains four ways in which God is using Satan for his glory.<img src="https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/10715/17215794.gif" height="1" width="1"/> 

Differences in belief can feel bigger than they are — but sometimes they are truly big. What separates personal opinion from soul-damaging theology?<img src="https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/10715/17213565.gif" height="1" width="1"/> 

If God refuses to act “for our sake,” does that mean he refuses to do us good? Pastor John resolves a perplexity and holds forth lavish grace from Ezekiel 36.<img src="https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/10715/17210733.gif" height="1" width="1"/> 

<p><strong>« Pourquoi suis-je sorti du sein maternel pour voir la souffrance et la douleur ? » </strong>Job 3, 11</p><p>Dans <strong>Job 3</strong>, après une période de silence, Job ouvre enfin la bouche et exprime son désespoir en maudissant le jour de sa naissance. Il se deman ... Show More

<p><strong>« Tu parles comme une femme insensée. Si nous recevons de Dieu le bien, pourquoi ne recevrait-on pas aussi le mal ? »</strong> Job 2, 10</p><p>Dans <strong>Job 2</strong>, Satan, encore une fois, remet en question la fidélité de Job, suggérant qu'il maudirait Dieu si s ... Show More

<p>In this week&#39;s episode -- the second episode in our &quot;overcomers&quot; series -- we are going to discuss the dangers of selfishness, what God&#39;s Word says about it, and how to overcome it with God&#39;s help. The scripture we will cover this week is James 3:16, Phil ... Show More

<p><strong>« Ma vie passe plus vite qu'un tissage, elle s'échappe sans espoir. »</strong> Job 7, 6</p><p>Dans <strong>Job 7</strong>, Job poursuit son monologue, exprimant le désespoir de sa condition. Il se plaint du fardeau de la vie et de la cruauté de ses souffrances, se dema ... Show More

Discover how to navigate life's trials through a biblical lens, featuring an in-depth discussion on James 1:2-4. Learn why God allows trials, how to avoid wasting them, and practical ways to find joy in difficult seasons. Pastor Harry unpacks the purpose of suffering in the Chris ... Show More

"Does God take us when he feels like our time here is over?" Fr. Mike tackles this question and examines the motivations behind it to show us why God made us and why our value doesn't lie in what we do in this life. 

Have you ever wrestled with the question, “If God is good, then why did this painful thing happen to me?” When we’re deep in hurt, the idea of a loving God can feel impossible to reconcile with our suffering. It’s not about struggling with prayer or faith itself—it’s about wrestl ... Show More

Today’s Bible Verse: “He who is at ease holds calamity in contempt, as though disaster were for those whose feet slip.” - Job 12:5 It’s easy to show compassion when life is hard—but what about when we’re comfortable? In Job 12:5, we’re reminded how easy it is for those “at ease” ... Show More

We all face stressful seasons in lifetimes when we feel like we’re treading water and barely getting by. Thankfully, God’s Word gives us new strength to keep going, to trust God when it doesn’t make sense, and to handle stress even in the most difficult of times. In this series, ... Show More

Dr. Constantinou continues her exploration of the Book of James, following up first on the relationship between God and temptation. She also discusses the importance of doing good deeds, especially almsgiving, according to St. John Chrysostom. Why does he emphasize almsgiving so ... Show More