In his introduction to The Problem of Pain, C. S. Lewis writes this on what he had learned about responding to pain: " . . . when pain is to be borne, a little courage helps more than much knowledge, a little human sympathy more than much courage, … [Continue reading]
Perhaps it is true that the church has been out of balance in the preaching of "hellfire and judgment" to an unhealthy degree. There may still be some churches that struggle with this but I think that more have swung the pendulum the other way and do … [Continue reading]
With regard to those who use the problem of pain as a reason to disbelieve in God, Philip Yancey writes this: "It's as if we in modern times think we have a corner on the suffering market. Do we forget that Luther and Calvin liven in a world without … [Continue reading]
“Now flee from youthful lusts and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.” (2 Timothy 2:22, NASB) The negative command is to flee youthful lusts, but Paul goes on to give a positive one. … [Continue reading]
