Suffering

Storm Theology

When natural disasters strike—earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, or wildfires—it’s common to hear them called “Acts of God.” But how do we think about these events biblically? In Romans 8:18-28, the Apostle Paul offers insight into the nature of suffering and the hope that believers have amidst the storms of life.  While this passage is not […]

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Closeness Comes Through Fire: How Suffering Conforms Us to Christ

Ignatius of Loyola (1491–1556) believed the cannonball that broke his leg was essential to his spiritual awakening. For Martin Luther, it was the threat of lightning. What unites them is that they are part of a common Christian tradition that teaches an uncomfortable lesson: suffering sanctifies. The stories can be found throughout Scripture and in

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