Suffering
Suffering Articles
Our Suffering is Still Under God's Control
When we’re hit with suffering, there’s never a point at which we’re outside of God’s control.
February 29, 2024
Turning to God Despite the Pain of Our Losses
Elisabeth Elliott has suffered great loss. She provides us with wisdom to help us deal with the pain of our extreme losses.
July 17, 2023
Reframing the Narrative of Your Suffering
Your struggles are not a punishment for your past but can be a preparation for your future. Your story is enfolded in God’s story; He is in sovereign control of your life.
February 17, 2023
Don't Let Your Suffering Turn Into Sin
On the other hand, we’re empowered when we humble ourselves enough to recognize that every temptation we deal with is something others have experienced and are experiencing. Your temptation is not unique.
August 14, 2019
Does Suffering Have a Higher Purpose In Our Lives?
Suffering reveals something about God to the world. Job didn’t suffer perfectly, but he did suffer well. When we suffer well—remaining steadfast, hopeful, faithful, and teachable—it is evidence to the world that God is more valuable and trustworthy than wealth, health, and even family.
May 16, 2019
Sermon: Choosing Faith in the Midst of Suffering, Job 1-2
Lessons from Job is a four-sermon series by pastor Andy Cook. This first sermon asks believers to take a look at three things choosing faith won't do for someone who suffers, and three things choosing faith will do.
January 1, 2014
- Andy Cook
