Resisting the Urge to Complain

Mark 15:4-5 - So again Pilate asked him, “Aren’t you going to answer? See how many things they are accusing you of.” But Jesus still made no reply, and Pilate was amazed." Let us learn a practical lesson from our Savior's example. Let us learn to suffer patiently, and not to complain, whatever God may … Continue reading Resisting the Urge to Complain

The Healing of All Suffering – Fyodor Dostoyevsky

"I believe like a child that suffering will be healed and made up for, that all the humiliating absurdity of human contradictions will vanish like a pitiful mirage... that in the world's finale, at the moment of eternal harmony, something so precious will come to pass that it will suffice for all hearts, for the … Continue reading The Healing of All Suffering – Fyodor Dostoyevsky

What if God eliminated suffering? – A Reflection for Good Friday

One question that skeptics and believers both ask frequently is: "if God is so loving, why does He allow suffering and evil?" The Psalms of Ascent (Psalm 120-134) are written to facilitate the worship of God's pilgrim people on their journey up to Jerusalem. One notable feature of the journey of faith is oppression and … Continue reading What if God eliminated suffering? – A Reflection for Good Friday