by Phil Hunt | 1 Apr 2026 | Articles, Christian Living
Suffering frequently produces in us a response—complaint, tears, words. But there is a kind of suffering that silence us. There are moments in life—moments of overwhelming loss, devastating failure, or circumstances too broken to comprehend—when we come before God and...
by Sanele Ngobese | 25 Mar 2026 | Articles, Christian Living
Affliction should not surprise a Christian. Speaking of suffering, Paul told the Thessalonian believers plainly: “We are destined for this” (1 Thessalonians 3:3). Suffering—whether persecution for the faith or the various trials that come simply from living in a...
by Varughese George | 9 Jan 2026 | Articles, Bible and Theology, Christian Living
The Sermon on the Mount concludes its beatitudes with perhaps the most uncomfortable pronouncement of all: “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 5:10). This final beatitude is amplified in vv....
by Athi Mgqibelo | 26 Nov 2025 | Articles, Christian Living
The book of Job presents one of Scripture’s most profound explorations of human suffering. Job maintained his righteousness through unimaginable loss—his children, his possessions, his health, and even the support of his wife and friends. He grieved yet worshipped. He...
by Athi Mgqibelo | 24 Nov 2025 | Articles, Christian Living
In our overview of the book of Job, we have explored why he suffered and how he suffered. Now we turn to a crucial question: How did Job respond to his suffering? Consider this statement: “It is because of how I suffered that I am what I am now.” Imagine three...
by Athi Mgqibelo | 21 Nov 2025 | Articles, Christian Living
Life is tough, but Jesus is tougher. This truth becomes strikingly evident when we examine Job’s sufferings, a man whose trials were so severe that James 5:11 holds them up as an example of patient endurance. While we explored previously why Job suffered, we must now...
