There are similar effects for kindness. People who haven’t suffered much in their lives are less likely to agree with claims ...

Suffering can make God a hard sell. Atheists often use it as proof he doesn’t exist: “If there was a loving God, he would not allow… (Fill in the blank).” But suffering does not disprove God, and it ...

Suffering touches every human life. When we learn to distinguish between necessary and unnecessary suffering, pain can become more than something to just endure.

Mother Angelica said to me one time that suffering had been her constant companion who kept her dependent on God. In other words, she was telling me that suffering was her “helpful companion” that ...

For most of our lives, we believe that the causes of suffering are outside of ourselves. To us, bad circumstances = suffering. Starting from the time we are young, this is how it appears to be. A ...

Saying God has a purpose for suffering neither negates divine sovereignty nor means the point of suffering is a lesson. A believer’s suffering is not meaningless. This is different from saying God has ...

The human experience is a rich, intricate tapestry woven with emotions, thoughts, and actions. It’s a journey filled with joy, sorrow, triumph, and defeat. Yet, one of the most profound questions that ...

Why Christianity has the best answer to the pain that life brings. Suffering can make even secure and mature Christians wonder: How can I believe that God is good, that he is with me and for me? It is ...

Emotionally checking out from human rights abuses doesn’t make you morally deficient. It’s a very understandable response, one probably rooted in our evolutionary past. Since we’re wired to help ...

People seek out pastors for a variety of reasons: marital troubles, concerns about congregational direction, absolution for sin, guidance for an important decision, and a search for a deeper spiritual ...