What We Should Experience In the World: Suffering

This week we look at what we should expect from our daily lives. We look at the many passages that tell us to expect trials, tribulation, and suffering. How should we view the suffering we experience? How should we approach the root of our trouble? What does God intend for us through our trials and […]

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The Expectation of Suffering

This week we review the topic of suffering. What is it we expect from our world, for our lives? We look to the scriptures, and time and again we are told to expect suffering. Even as we struggle, what is it that causes us to handle bad circumstances differently than someone else, going through similar […]

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The Joy of Suffering

We look further at suffering this week. What are our expectations, and are we surprised when trials come? Who do we rely on through them? Nothing we struggle and suffer through is unique, and we are never alone. Peter challenges us through his letter to gather together and support one another, and rejoice in times […]

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The Example of Suffering

We look this week at suffering.  In the face of trials, how is a faithful follower of Christ to behave? Do we let fear of these troubles determine our responses? Instead, Peter challenges us to turn this fear over to Christ. The hope, and peace we have from Him will serve as a witness to […]

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