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God Knows Our Suffering

Daily Reflection

Psalm 56 begins with David’s cry for mercy because his enemies are attacking him. He implores the Lord to help him and...

Business Owner Hans Hess: In My Suffering I Acknowledge That I Am Not God (Video)

Video

For this restaurant owner, the point of suffering is to acknowledge God.

If I’m Suffering, is God Punishing Me? (Devotional)

Devotional

Draw closer to God by learning about suffering in the Bible.

A Management Professor’s Perspective on Work in the Bible

Article

Denise Daniels provides a theological framework for work, as well as tips for when work feels like toil. 

God’s Presence in our Struggles at Work (Psalm 23)

Bible Commentary

While we seek to honor God in our work, this does not mean the road will be easy. 

Suffering with Christ in Order to Be Glorified with Christ (Romans 8:15–17)

Bible Commentary

Paul contrasts life in the Spirit with life under the Jewish law. Paul says believers have received a “spirit of...

Grace Transforms Suffering in Our Life in Christ (Romans 5:1–11)

Bible Commentary

In Romans 5:1–11 Paul offers more encouragement by reminding the Romans that through Christ we have already “gained...

God Meant All for Good (Genesis 50:15-21)

Bible Commentary

The penitent words of the brothers led Joseph to one of the finest theological points of his life and, indeed, much...

The Schemes of Potiphar’s Wife and Joseph’s Imprisonment (Genesis 39:1-20)

Bible Commentary

Joseph’s stint in Potiphar’s employ gave him a wide range of fiduciary responsibilities. At first, Joseph was merely...

Faithfulness in the Midst of Toil (Habakkuk 2:1; Zephaniah 2:1-4)

Bible Commentary

The High Calling of Everyday Ordinary Living (Click Here to Read) Bob Robinson asks, "Can a Christian...

God Does Not Promise That Christians Will Escape the Effects of the Fallen World

Article

Nowhere in Scripture does God promise that his followers will escape the effects of the fallen world. In fact, most of...

The Effects of a Fallen World

Article

The rebellion of the first humans (Genesis 3) had a catastrophic effect on all of creation—not just their relationship...