Monthly Archives: May 2018

How Will You Respond to Pain and Loss?

Posted on May 29, 2018 by dkoop

What choices will you and I make when faced with unspeakable pain and loss?  How will we respond?  The story of Job is powerful. Why? It’s about the power of choice. The issue is not, “Will I someday experience a … Continue reading →

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The Sources of Suffering

Posted on May 27, 2018 by dkoop

When suffering or troubles happen, do they always come from Satan? In Job’s story, his series of tragedies did come from Satan, but this is not always the case. The chart below demonstrates the four main causes of suffering. Any … Continue reading →

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Why do Bad Things Happen to Good People – Part 2

Posted on May 24, 2018 by dkoop

What is God’s response to Satan?  This shakes me, it bothers me and it should you as well. Job 1:12 “The Lord said to Satan, ‘Very well then! Everything he has is in your hands, but on the man himself, … Continue reading →

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Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People? -Job 1

Posted on May 23, 2018 by dkoop

When you were learning how to swim, do you remember how scary the deep end looked?  Growing up I had a friend named David that had a swimming pool.  I remember learning to swim at the David’s pool and we … Continue reading →

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