Suffering & Hope topics

Wrestling With God

It's easy to proclaim unwavering faith when life is unfolding according to plan.

Worry Is a Waste of Time

Even under the enormous pressure of the World Series, Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy offers a simple perspective on one of life's most persistent habits, challenging us to reconsider how much of our peace we're willing to surrender.

Compassion Beyond Memory Loss

Memory loss can transform relationships, test the limits of patience, and leave families grieving someone who is still physically present. Whether caused by addiction, traumatic injury, or disease, cognitive decline exposes the difference between compassion that comes easily and love that perseveres when circumstances become difficult.

They Said No. We Heard Something Else.

You can have a hundred people glad to see you and still spend the drive home thinking about the one who wasn’t. It’s embarrassing how easily that happens—and how hard it is to leave alone.

Not Everything Has to Make Sense

Some suffering never resolves into a lesson we can point to. Scripture doesn’t promise that it will. It promises something harder to believe: that what is genuinely evil, painful, and senseless to us is still not beyond the reach of a sovereign God.

Finding Perspective in the Hawkeye Wave

The Hawkeye Wave doesn’t diminish the game or ask anyone to care less about it. It simply puts it back in perspective by turning thousands of eyes toward kids fighting battles far bigger than anything happening on the field.

This Too Shall Pass

Life's transitions urge us to cherish both struggles and triumphs, as they are temporary. Our challenge is to live meaningfully, appreciating each moment without clinging to the temporary.

Self-Pity Will Ruin Your Life

Life can bring unearned suffering, but how we respond makes all the difference. Instead of letting past pain define us, we can choose to embrace faithfulness and focus on the future God has for us.

"Do you trust Me?"

Faith is not measured when God's plans align with ours, but when His purposes remain hidden. The question that shapes every believer's walk is not whether life is understandable, but whether God is trustworthy.

Ukraine’s Relentless Fight: The Long Shadow of War and the Call to Pray

Ukraine continues intense drone strikes on Russian infrastructure and has reclaimed some territory, while the war grinds on with enormous human and economic costs on both sides. Putin has acknowledged impacts on Russia’s economy and society.

The Assurance God Gives in the Middle of the Battle

In seasons of uncertainty, pressure, and spiritual battle, Psalm 20:6 offers bold confidence in God’s saving power and faithful response to His people.

Peace Deals and the Longing for Something Lasting

President Trump announced a peace agreement with Iran that ends immediate military operations, reopens the Strait of Hormuz for oil flow, and includes a 60-day period for further nuclear talks. Markets reacted positively with falling oil prices, though questions remain about long-term stability in the region.

The Freedom Found in Embracing Truth

We often shy away from truth when it disrupts our lives, mistaking comfort for freedom. However, embracing biblical truth not only challenges us but ultimately leads to true transformation and clarity.

A Skydiving Tragedy and the Vapor of Life

A small plane carrying a pilot and 11 skydivers crashed shortly after takeoff from Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri, killing all 12 on board. The group was preparing for what should have been an exciting afternoon jump; the NTSB is investigating.

Historic Homes vs. Housing Shortage: Wisdom in a Land of Limits

In Juneau, Alaska, city leaders plan to demolish seven historic gold-rush-era homes on Telephone Hill to build up to 155 new housing units amid a severe regional housing shortage. The proposal has sparked debate over preserving history versus addressing urgent needs for more homes.