November/December 2023  |  Volume 73  •  Number Six

How Am I Supposed to Act During Suffering?

By Lasserre Bradley, Jr.

Ever since Adam fell by sinning in the Garden of Eden, suffering has been part of the human experience. Christians are not exempt from the sufferings that plague all of humanity. In fact Jesus said, “In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer: I have …

Why Do I Have to Suffer?

By Andy White

But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you. (1 Peter 5:10) Human suffering is a reality of life among all people. Some suffer more than others. …

From Sorrow To Singing

By Nathan Guess

In Psalm 13, the Psalmist David laments , “How long wilt thou forget me, O Lord? Forever? How long wilt thou hide thy face from me? How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? How long shall mine enemy be exalted over me? Consider and hear me, …

Editor's Notes

By Lasserre Bradley, Jr.

We all know that prayer is a vital part of the Christian life. In fact we are told, “Pray without ceasing” (I Thessalonians 5:17). Certainly there are many things we pray for on a daily basis. We pray that the Lord will give us the wisdom, grace and strength to serve Him as …

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Dear Bro. Bradley Thank you for your series on loneliness and depression. I cling to God’s promise to never leave me alone. Use this donation where needed. God bless you to press on. —Pasadena, TX _____ Enclosed is a donation to be used as needed. We have been listening to …