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 […]
Tag: suffering
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 […]
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