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      Tag: suffering

      October 7, 2018October 7, 2018

      With Friends Like Those.

      Job’s friends. So sure they know what’s going on. So persistent. So annoying.  Oh they start off on the right foot. The friends learn of Job’s troubles, they leave their homes, meet up and go to “console and comfort him” (2:11). They weep, tear their robes and throw dust on their heads- which is what […]

      Posted in Bible, Human. Tagged job, Job's friends, suffering. Leave a comment
      May 4, 2014

      Weakness, wounds, and Unhelpful comments

        No doubt you have heard this before. It shows up in social media. Well meaning people tell it to suffering people. I know it is shared with good intentions. But is it helpful? Is it true? All you have to do is look around you to know it isn’t true. Not everyone emerges stronger from […]

      Posted in Bible, Christianity, Human. Tagged strength, suffering. 4 Comments
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