Today we continue our multi-part series on human suffering and God’s role in it. Over the next few weeks, I hope to explore and expand the Doctrine of Human Suffering to provide at least a basic understanding of it. Section II: Definitions, Study series, and Theology As always, I sincerely desire that this and every … More “Human Suffering and God” – Part III – 09/23/2026
In the Epistle to the Hebrews, the doctrine of suffering is put in this way: “All chastening seems for the present to be not joyous–but grievous: yet afterward it yields peaceable fruit unto them that have been exercised thereby, even the fruit of righteousness.” Lifes Byways and Waysides – Grace Gems! – by J.R. Miller, … More “Human Suffering and God” – Part I – 09/16/2026
I have often looked gratefully back to my sick chamber. I am certain that I never did grow in grace one-half so much anywhere as I have upon the bed of pain.—Charles Spurgeon (1834-1892), pastor, New Park Street Chapel, LondonBible Truth Behind the Quote:The psalmist affirmed, “It is good for me that I was afflicted, … More STUDY – “Pain/Suffering and Grief/Mourning”? – 6/11/2026
COMMENTS Three (3) topics within today’s quote need further unpacking. They are Suffering, and the Author of Suffering, and Righteous Anger. Why is it that some within the “ranks” of Christianity falsely claim that believers should not suffer? If they do suffer, then just like Job’s “friends,” they advise that it can only be because … More Friday’s Feature Quote – “Righteous Anger” – 12/05/2025
DEFINED FAITHFUL. After what hath been said under the foregoing article of faith, I shall not think it necessary to add much on the subject of faithfulness. The sense of it is very obvious. I only beg to observe, that it appears from Scripture the Lord delights to be known to his people, in his … More Friday Feature Quote – “FAITHFULNESS” – 09/19/2025
This is an excellent follow-up to my post on suffering linked below. Posted by Todd Linn, PhD on August 11, 2025 We may not like to admit it, but it’s true: we cannot become like Christ apart from suffering. Going through trials–experiencing their hardships and difficulties–is one way God works to make us more like Jesus. CONTINUED @ SOURCE … More Trials Complete Us – 08/18/2025
Many are “the paths of the Lord” which “drop fatness,” but an especial one is the path of prayer. No believer, who is much in the closet, will have need to cry, “My leanness, my leanness; woe unto me.” C. H. Spurgeon, Morning and Evening: Daily Readings (London: Passmore & Alabaster, 1896). We live in … More Friday Feature Quote – “Woe unto Me” – 10/17/2024
Folks have a lot of stuff to be upset about on any given day. The world seems to have lost all sense of ethics and morality. The warning that Isaiah gave in 5:20 (AMP); Woe (judgment is coming) to those who call evil good, and good evil; Who substitute darkness for light and light for … More Friday Feature Quote – “Weeping and Crying” – 08/23/2024
Evaluating Our Suffering “By no means let any of you suffer as a murderer, or thief, or evildoer, or a troublesome meddler” (1 Peter 4:15) We must not presume that God blesses every possible kind of suffering a Christian may become involved in. TOPICS: Americana, Christian Life, Culture/Society, Informed Citizenship, Informed Patriotism, Pro-Life, Military/Veterans, You Can’t … More Devotional -Plus Interesting Reads – 05/22/2023
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