Theodicy
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When we open the Psalms, we normally expect words of comfort, songs of praise, or expressions of trust in the goodness of God. There are laments, of course. Yet most of the laments in the Psalter eventually give us some glimmer of hope, some answer to prayer, some turn toward confidence and praise. Psalm 88…
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Depression is one of the most common forms of human suffering. In a typical year, approximately 21 million American adults and another 5 million adolescents experience a major depressive episode. For many, the effects are severe enough to impair work, school, relationships, and daily life. The economic cost alone is estimated between $200 and $300…
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What do we say when a Christian mother backs the car over the top of her little toddler and crushes him to death? When a young Christian man discovers he has brain cancer and must soon leave his three young children without a father? When a hurricane destroys the homes and disrupts the lives not…
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John Mark McMillan’s song “How He Loves” compares God’s love to a hurricane, raising questions about this metaphor’s appropriateness. While some may see hurricanes as destructive, the article argues that they can symbolize God’s sovereignty and providence. Even in suffering, believers can recognize divine love and mercy in adversity, as illustrated through Job’s experiences.