Suffering – Page 2 – A Thimble-full of Theology for Daily Living

Where Is God? – Job 23&24

There is a fascinating remark at the end of Genesis 4: “At that time people began to call upon the name of Yahweh.” Early in the chapter we see God meeting with Cain and challenging him about

In any trial there is an accusation of wrongdoing that is alleged against someone and then a presentation of evidence to affirm or deny the allegation. A panel of evaluators, a jury, then decides on the

What Goes Around Comes Around – Job 19

According to Mary and Martha, Jesus was too late in coming to deal with their brother Lazarus’ illness (John 11). He had died, but, they said, if Jesus had come he could have healed him. Was Jesus

Slap in the Face 2 – Job 17&18

I have a wonderful friend who really gets upset and offended at people spitting on his stuff, or in front of his house, or, well, just about anywhere. We tease him about it relentlessly. Spitting has been

Punch to the Gut 2 – Job 15&16

Are you getting tired of Job yet? Of the book or the man, that is? Maybe you need to quit studying right now, because this is only round two of a three round match. Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered and

Pain Insane – Job 14

I used to play basketball and one day landed on a players foot and rolled my foot over, stretching and stressing that ligament across the top of my foot. It hurt but I didn’t think anything of it

More Anxiety About Court – Job 13

Do you imagine you would be nervous to defend yourself in a court of law? That’s why we have lawyers, right? But what about your lawyer’s nerves? The website Legaler Blog writes some helps

At the End of One’s Rope – Job 10

Can you see that bulldog, tethered to a stake in the yard, pulling at the end of that rope, desperate to get to that squirrel, but he’s at the end of his rope? This gives rise to our expression.

Hurt Response, Part B – Job 7

Ever heard of Chronic Pain Syndrome? Wikipedia describes it as: “a common problem that is a major challenge to health-care providers because of its complex nature of poor etiology and poor response

Punch to the Gut 1 – Job 4

Wiki How to Do Anything has an article on How to Know Whether You’re Insensitive, and it’s not bad. It shows you how to understand what sensitivity is (both cognitive and emotional), how to

Dread Befalls Me – Job 2:11-3:26

Ellen Degeneres makes her producer, Andy, go through a haunted house every year, usually accompanied by a Hollywood star, and oh, does he dread it. You can see a sampling of his experiences here. Of course

Do You Still Hold Fast Your Integrity? – Job 2:1-10

Author Joshua Harris, after announcing the end of his marriage, is now kissing his faith goodbye. Harris, the author of the best-seller “I Kissed Dating Goodbye,” a book he authored in 1997

Perfect in Weakness – 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

In an excellent article on The Anguish and Agonies of Charles Spurgeon in Christian History, a chronicle of Spurgeon’s musings on suffering against the backdrop of his extreme sufferings is made.

Boasting – 2 Corinthians 11:16-33

The first century AD saw a resurgence of the sophist spirit and behavior, influenced by the ancient Greeks. Sophistry was a mode of speaking and teaching and influencing and it involved a form of oratory

Comfort – 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

Joni Eareckson Tada! After being paralyzed from a diving accident at age of 16 in 1967, she went through anger, depression, suicidal thoughts and doubts about her faith in Christ, but finally found her

Category Archives for Suffering

Where Is God? – Job 23&24

Punch to the Gut 3 – Job 22

What Goes Around Comes Around – Job 19

Slap in the Face 2 – Job 17&18

Punch to the Gut 2 – Job 15&16

Pain Insane – Job 14

More Anxiety About Court – Job 13

At the End of One’s Rope – Job 10

Hurt Response, Part B – Job 7

Punch to the Gut 1 – Job 4

Dread Befalls Me – Job 2:11-3:26

Do You Still Hold Fast Your Integrity? – Job 2:1-10

Perfect in Weakness – 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Boasting – 2 Corinthians 11:16-33

Comfort – 2 Corinthians 1:1-11