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suffering for our good

  1. J

    Is Suffering all there is for the Christian?

    My youngest son believes that suffering is how we commune with God. Indeed, there is a lot of scripture suggesting this to be so. But is suffering the only lot in this life for the Christian? The only way to be close to God? I believe the answer is, no. If I'm honest, it has been the difficult...
  2. Christsfreeservant

    Our Suffering Serves a Purpose

    I’m sharing this here with you from my time of personal devotions with my Lord Jesus Christ, for your encouragement. Sue Love Lamentations 3:1-3 ESV “I am the man who has seen affliction under the rod of his wrath; he has driven and brought me into darkness without any light; surely...
  3. Christsfreeservant

    The Grace in Which We Stand

    Romans 5:1-2 ESV “Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God.” Justified by Faith To be justified is to...