Life in the central plains of the US is a world of thunderstorms. When you live here you learn that severe storms can pop up quickly. The same principle is true of Tough Times. Unforeseen adversity might pop up tomorrow, or next month, without warning. When Tough Times hit us full force they can knock the breath out of us--leave us gasping for emotional oxygen. What are some the the resources God has provided for us? Right click on audio player to download mp3 or to change listening speed
Tough Times: Finding Perspective in the Face of Suffering
Tough Times: Finding Perspective in the Face of Suffering ~ message 3
If you've ever had your electrical power go out at night due to a storm, the first thing we look for is a flashlight to help orient us and give us direction. Scripture is like that. When a dark storm comes in our life, God's Word is a light that can orient us and give us direction in the midst of the storm. In Scripture we have several revealed answers to why? God allows Tough Times in our life. Right click on audio player to download mp3 or to change listening speed
Tough Times: Finding Perspective in the Face of Suffering ~ Message 2
Tough Times have a certain emotional impact to them, don't they? We can often feel like life is squeezing us...like situations around us are pressing in on us. Frequently we can feel like the circumstances are close to crushing us. Where can encouragement be found? Right click on audio player to download mp3 or to change listening speed
Tough Times: Finding Perspective in the Face of Suffering ~ Message One
One doesn't have to live very long before we learn that Tough Times, adversity, and suffering are a regular part of life on our planet. The truth is that we live in a broken world. Right click on audio player to download mp3 or to change listening speed