Tag Archives: Where is God in suffering

Calamities and Distresses

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Helga

Calamities and distresses come to all of us. At times we get ourselves into all sorts of trouble while other times completely out of our control calamities arise and distresses of all types follow. I don’t think there is a … Continue reading →

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Trials & Suffering – Why?

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Helga

There is much to be said about trials and suffering especially in the shorter books of the New Testament. James speaks extensively about trials as does Peter in his first letter. I’ve been doing Bible School this year and one … Continue reading →

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When NOTHING is good!

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Helga

11-07am I’m happy to announce that I have not complained since the recycling bin! Yesterday I bought a chocolate (see my gratitude pic below) & when I got to the till and they rang it up, it scanned R32 instead … Continue reading →

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A Whisper From God

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Helga

11-44am There have been a few times in my life when I have felt I have heard a whisper from God. It has never been audible. It’s always been a thought that pops clearly into my head, like a clearly … Continue reading →

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It’s Hard To Watch Friends Suffer

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Helga

3-52pm Today, I watched a friend receive bad news and feel ‘everything is going wrong.’ It was hard and heartbreaking. It’s not what we want and it’s absolutely not what we have prayed for.  I want to throw my hands … Continue reading →

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Struggling with Suffering

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Helga

12-48pm Over breakfast this morning, Mike & I had a deep & meaningful conversation. Mike suggested that one of the biggest errors we make in life is judging God without knowing the facts and without knowing the outcome. We all … Continue reading →

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