Tag Archives: suffering

A Living Hope – Job 19

Posted on July 5, 2018 by dkoop

Have you ever been crushed by what a friend or family member has said?   Have you ever crushed a loved one with your words?  In today’s scripture Job’s friends have crushed him with their words.  When people are hurting they … Continue reading →

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The Do’s and Don’ts of Comforting

Posted on June 8, 2018 by dkoop

Do you find it challenging to know what to say or how to respond to people who have experienced a great loss?  We may mean well, but if we’re not careful we can easily stick our foot in our mouth.  … Continue reading →

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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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