How Not to Respond to Suffering

With so many decisions for us to make every day, why doesn’t God tell us exactly what to do in each situation? 

Serving children in Jesus’s name is beautiful and God-pleasing. Gathering for worship is crucial and soul-preserving. So, how much corporate worship should we miss to serve? 

In a day when sexualized content seems to be everywhere, including in many shows and movies, Pastor John gives twelve reasons to never watch nudity. 

« Pourquoi suis-je sorti du sein maternel pour voir la souffrance et la douleur ? » Job 3, 11 Dans Job 3, après une période de silence, Job ouvre enfin la bouche et exprime son désespoir en maudissant le jour de sa naissance. Il se demande pourquoi il est né pour souffrir et pour ... Show More

« Tu parles comme une femme insensée. Si nous recevons de Dieu le bien, pourquoi ne recevrait-on pas aussi le mal ? » Job 2, 10 Dans Job 2, Satan, encore une fois, remet en question la fidélité de Job, suggérant qu'il maudirait Dieu si sa propre santé était attaquée. Dieu permet ... Show More

In this week's episode -- the second episode in our "overcomers" series -- we are going to discuss the dangers of selfishness, what God's Word says about it, and how to overcome it with God's help. The scripture we will cover this week is James 3:16, Philippians 2:3-4 ... Show More

« Ma vie passe plus vite qu'un tissage, elle s'échappe sans espoir. » Job 7, 6 Dans Job 7, 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 demandant pourquoi Dieu permet à l'homme de sou ... 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

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

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

God is very concerned about what is going on "inside" of you. God wants us to live for Him and that means living holy lives. Today, Joyce teaches how, and why it's so important. 

It’s easy to ask the question, “Why do bad things happen?” Today Brian and I discuss this from a Christian perspective, and we turn to the Bible for some answers.