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Tag: suffering

  • The Discipline of Grace

    Read and comment on my blog. The Discipline of Grace by Jerry Bridges is one of the best books I have ever read on how to live life as a believer. One of the persistent difficulties in the church is the idea that God’s approval must somehow be earned, that when a believer sins, God…

  • Fort Hood Rampage

    The news coming out of Fort Hood is shocking. Soldiers killed and wounded by one of their own. My heart goes out to the families and friends of those killed and wounded. No words can console them; they are bereft. Tomorrow the pundits and analysts will start in. We will hear again about the need…

  • New Problem of Pain

    Read and comment on my blog. Mark Tabb offers a very accessible explanation for why God allows pain and suffering in the world. Using the book of Job as well as anecdotes from his own experience as a pastor and chaplain, Tabb takes on the problem of pain and provides a defense that is compassionate,…