Life feels impossible, practically undoable, for so many. From hurricanes and extreme loss to failing relationships and financial stress. All around us, we see so much suffering. And we have so many ...

“Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far ...

If there is a God, why does He or She allow suffering? Good question! It is one with which all believers wrestle, and the short answer is that I do not know, at least not fully. The question is based ...

One of the great mysteries to believers and nonbelievers is that of evil and suffering. If there is a God who is omnipotent and omniscient, how can he tolerate evil, injustice and the suffering of the ...

The question that many wrestle with in moments of pain and uncertainty is simple yet profound: Why doesn’t God stop our suffering? It’s a question that transcends religions and beliefs, striking at ...

One of the most difficult issues faithful people have to wrestle with is: If our supposedly loving God can create the universe, then why does he not prevent the most horrific of evil human acts? The ...

Q. I am 18 years old, and recently the “problem of evil” really threw me for a loop and caused me a lot of pain. I am asking for your help in understanding it a bit more. Why did God, who is ...

In the aftermath of the tragic shooting at Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas, led by Pastor Joel Osteen, it is only natural for us to question why God allows such horrific things to happen on earth.

A few years ago, Carol and I struggled through the tragedy of a stillbirth. The pain almost killed us. We have also dealt with a miscarriage. Both of us have lost our fathers too early in life. Each ...