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The Problem of Pain and Suffering

June 4, 2025 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - 2 Cor 5:2-4, Pain, Suffering, suffering for the Lord

Why do godly believers suffer? I want to talk about what the Bible says about pain and suffering in the Christian life. I will not be defending the goodness of God. That is a given. The Scriptures are clear that God is good, and we believe God’s Word. Nor will I be defending the idea

“I Hate GES”

April 22, 2024 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - suffering for the Lord

I recently received a four-page handwritten letter from a friend and GES partner. After greeting me, he wrote, “I hate GES.” I thought, “What does he mean? Have I offended him? Did I do something wrong?” He explained that his grandson had said that to him. He was shocked since he loves GES, and his

How Do You Suffer for the Lord?

October 18, 2022 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - 1 Peter 4:13, Romans 8:17, suffering for the Lord

The theme of sharing in Christ’s sufferings is a major one in the NT. Consider the following verses: The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be