Suffering is the Raw Material for Fruitfulness in the Christian Life
Many of us have struggled with temptations and trials in this fallen world. Some of us have been laid low, and have lost a sense of God’s love and our purpose in this life. Sinclair Ferguson discusses this sad reality and gives a couple of pointers on how we can encourage believers to remember God’s love, remember God’s mysterious providence, and remember that Christ cares for his bruised reeds. Watch the video above for an encouraging discussion about how suffering can produce fruitfulness in our lives.
30% OFF Resources on Suffering
Because we know that suffering is serious and resources can be difficult to find, we’ve highlighted some books below that we believe are helpful for those who are struggling. We are offering a limited discount of 30% for one week on these two books.
Deserted By God? by Sinclair Ferguson
Deserted by God?
Hope For All Who Do Not Sense the Lord's Sustaining Presence During Life's Most Troublesome Times
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Many of us have struggled with temptations and trials in this fallen world. Some of us have been laid low, and have lost a sense of God’s love and our purpose in this life. Sinclair Ferguson discusses this sad reality and gives a couple of pointers on how we can encourage believers to remember God’s […]
Watch Dr. Sinclair Ferguson talk about why he wrote Deserted By God?
Mysterious Ways by David Kingdon
Mysterious Ways
The Providence of God in the Life of Joseph
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Many of us have struggled with temptations and trials in this fallen world. Some of us have been laid low, and have lost a sense of God’s love and our purpose in this life. Sinclair Ferguson discusses this sad reality and gives a couple of pointers on how we can encourage believers to remember God’s […]
Watch Dr. Sinclair Ferguson recommend Mysterious Ways by David Kingdon
20% OFF More Resources on Suffering
Below are four more excellent resources on suffering – 20% OFF, for one week.
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Many of us have struggled with temptations and trials in this fallen world. Some of us have been laid low, and have lost a sense of God’s love and our purpose in this life. Sinclair Ferguson discusses this sad reality and gives a couple of pointers on how we can encourage believers to remember God’s […]
Description
Many of us have struggled with temptations and trials in this fallen world. Some of us have been laid low, and have lost a sense of God’s love and our purpose in this life. Sinclair Ferguson discusses this sad reality and gives a couple of pointers on how we can encourage believers to remember God’s […]
Conflict and Triumph
The Argument of the Book of Job Unfolded
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Many of us have struggled with temptations and trials in this fallen world. Some of us have been laid low, and have lost a sense of God’s love and our purpose in this life. Sinclair Ferguson discusses this sad reality and gives a couple of pointers on how we can encourage believers to remember God’s […]
Description
Many of us have struggled with temptations and trials in this fallen world. Some of us have been laid low, and have lost a sense of God’s love and our purpose in this life. Sinclair Ferguson discusses this sad reality and gives a couple of pointers on how we can encourage believers to remember God’s […]
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