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How Do We Handle Suffering?

How Do We Handle Pain and Suffering?

Posted on March 22, 2018May 8, 2020 by Cheerful Soul

We struggle to wrap our arms around the tragedies of this world and suffering. It is a paradox that we live in. How can a loving God allow such deep pain and sorrow? If God cares, why does He seem despondent?  Examples of Pain and Suffering Pain. Suffering. Injustice. Sickness. War. Death. But one must… Continue reading

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God Works In The Wait

God Works In The Wait

Posted on October 11, 2017May 8, 2020 by Cheerful Soul

Even when we can’t see it, God is working In the wait. Waiting is an essential ingredient in the process of prayer. When we fail to see prayer as a process rather than a result, we become discouraged and frustrated and downright mad. It is during this time that many of us drop-out. We forget… Continue reading

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Why does it feel like someone is after me?

Why Does it Feel like Someone is after Me?

Posted on June 8, 2016May 18, 2020 by Cheerful Soul

There is something good happening when all seems to be failing.

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Why is Life so Complicated?

Posted on June 9, 2015May 8, 2020 by Cheerful Soul

One reason we encounter pain and suffering is because God is a refining fire, a fire that has purpose and an end goal.

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Kids…need I say more?

Posted on September 2, 2014May 8, 2020 by Cheerful Soul

Kids are awesome! You never know what is going to come out of their mouths. They constantly keep you on your toes. They exhaust you, try you, sleep-deprive you and add hot sauce to your life. That’s why so many of us decide we can’t live without them…and also have moments where we don’t know if we… Continue reading

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