Topic: suffering

A Thorn in the Flesh

“A thorn in the flesh” can be anything or anyone that causes you pain or suffering. Paul did not define exactly what his was, but it may have been physical affliction or external opposition. Either way, his “thorn” was painful and difficult, and he learned much from his trial as he persevered through it. How […]

“Why, God?” Trusting God in Tragedy

In light of the Texas flash-flood that claimed the lives of more than 120 people, including 36 children, many people are left with unanswered questions. The most common question people ask when struck with tragedy is, “Why, God?” Have you ever asked God, “Why?”  Have you ever been through suffering that has left you confused […]

Finding Perspective in the Pain

We can commonly fall into discouragement when in seasons of suffering, but the apostle Paul pens this letter to the Philippians to reshape the Believer’s perspective. Join us as Pastor Austin unpacks five timely principles from Philippians 1, helping us find a new perspective in the middle of pain. 

Stepping Stones to Hope

There are a lot of people in the world who have no hope—overwhelmed with grief, or pain, or sorrow, or anxiety—regretting the past, uncertain about the present, or worrying about the future. But God offers us a HOPE that the world does not have. In Romans 5, Paul tells us that there is a path […]

Present Sufferings vs. Future Glory

Join Author, Speaker and Activist John Amanchukwu as he draws powerful parallels between the present sufferings of this world and the future glory promised in Romans 8:18, using the compelling examples of the Martyrdom of Stephen, Polycarp, and Eulalia of Barcelona.

What Tough Times Teach Us

If you are going through a difficult time, you are not alone. Plenty of people suffer in this life. But for the Christian, there are things we can learn through adversity. In Acts 14:22 it says, “We must through many tribulations enter the kingdom of God.” Pastor Gary unpacks this verse and teaches four things […]

The Theology of Tragedy

All of our lives will be touched by something tragic at some point—death, disease, grief, sorrow, betrayal, abuse, etc.—you name it, we live in a world corrupted by sin and evil and it is unavoidable.  And yet, how do we reconcile all this with an all-loving God who allows these things to happen?  In today’s […]

Suffer Well

Suffering, response, King Ahaz, Isaiah, Paul