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Through writing, teaching, preaching, and the Internet, this ministry fosters transformation of lives wounded by tragedy. Dr. Grose uses his over 40 years of pastoral and counseling experience to present a biblical model of transformation in the story of Job.
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Category Archives: The Sufferer
Helping the Sufferer: Giving a Beatitude
When our friend opens up to us about their suffering, although we don’t intend to, we risk making their suffering worse. We try our hardest to listen, but their experience may not fit with our preconceived ideas about how life … Continue reading
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Helping the Sufferer: Giving Reassurance
In the same way that our advice may be premature, so also may our reassurance. In our efforts to assuage the suffering of our loved one or friend, we reach out by offering hope of a better future. Because we … Continue reading
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Sickness and Sin: Connecting the Dots
For some, tragedy occurs as a result of personal sin. They see someone in a disastrous situation and they immediately attribute it to some fault, sin, or disobedience to God in the person’s life. Sometimes they connect the dots with … Continue reading
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How do We Limit Chaos? III
One of my colleagues recently said she didn’t want to hear any more about the Sandy Hook Elementary School killings. I can’t blame her. It’s just too painful for us to think about, let alone for those who were forced … Continue reading
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How do We Limit Chaos? II
No sooner had I published last week’s blog on “How do we limit chaos?” than another, even greater, tragedy occurred across the country in Connecticut. As if to let me know that my presentation on the tragic death of two … Continue reading
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How do We Limit Chaos?
My heart breaks for the loved ones of two people who died in a mall shooting near my home on December 11. Steven Forcyth, 45, father of two teen children, lived in the same town I live in. Driving home from … Continue reading
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Grief without Words–Job’s and Ours
Loss of any kind usually precipitates grieving. We grieve for the lost loved-one who died, the car we wrecked, or the position we didn’t get. We engage in non-verbal gestures to show our grief by crying, withdrawing, or sadness in … Continue reading
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If You Could Sue God…
If you could sue God, what injustice would your complaint report? Recently I’ve been reading The Prophets by Abraham Heschel. In his analysis of the prophet’s view of God’s Justice, Heschel pointed out a new thought (to me). Among the many … Continue reading
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When Our Body Speaks For Us
At times, when we feel unable to put our anguish into words, our body speaks for us. In 1994, Robert Sapolsky published Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers (revised and updated, 2004). Renowned biologist Sapolksy describes how prolonged stress causes or intensifies a … Continue reading
Gateway to New Life
After seven years, with my HD replaced once, my computer quit. Even after Apple specialists tried, they couldn’t retrieve data from my hard drive. Instead of my hopes, I realized my worst fears. When I spoke with the salesman, however, … Continue reading
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