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 ...

For the first time, I was drawn to the Stations not as a meditation on Jesus’ suffering but as a place to lay my own burden ...

As we begin the season of Lent, when we can more closely contemplate Christ’s passion and death, we have an opportunity to reflect on how Christ’s suffering helps us understand the suffering we face ...

Scripture attests to God’s distinct plans to wipe individual tears from individual eyes. Eleonore Stump is a connoisseur of suffering. To quote Hamlet’s anguished words, she knows the “thousand ...

We must reach beyond the medical model to understand the relationship between pain and suffering in a new way.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...