Moving From Despair to Hope
Jenny Abel
August 17, 2020
Seminary professor Nate Hoff describes his spiral into depression and crisis before God graciously intervened in his suffering, moving him from despair to hope.
Tag: 1 Peter
“Psychology Today” Interviews Ken Boa
Katie Robinson
May 26, 2020
Read various interviews on the timely message offered in “Shaped by Suffering.”
Shaped by Suffering: Wounded Worship—Michael Card
Jenny Abel
April 5, 2020
Singer/songwriter and musician Michael Card shares his thoughts on suffering and the hope found in Christ.
2 Peter: Walking Wisely in an Unwise World
Ken Boa
March 20, 2020
The proper response to this danger of false teaching is to grow up into maturity in Christ. Like Jesus, Peter warns that false teachers will be known by their fruit. The sensual lives they lead show they do not really take the teachings of Jesus to heart. The best way, then, to avoid the dangers of false teaching, is to grow in an experiential knowledge of Jesus. When we increase in godliness, blamelessness, and steadfastness, we demonstrate by the fruit of our lives that we belong to Christ.
Shaped by Suffering: Assassination Attempt, Excommunication, Imprisonment—Tilahun & Meseret
Jenny Abel
March 18, 2020
This couple, who suffered at the hands of fellow church members in Ethiopia, offer a model of steadfast trust and devotion amidst extreme persecution.
Shaped by Suffering: Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome—Rebekah Howe
Jenny Abel
March 13, 2020
Rebekah Howe tells how a mysterious disease has given her a ministry, gratitude, hope, and an eternal perspective.
Shaped by Suffering: Mental Health and Loss of a Child—Nate Hoff
Jenny Abel
March 3, 2020
Seminary professor Nate Hoff tells his story of suffering through mental health issues and multiple other family crises.
Shaped by Suffering: Cancer—Eliza Johnson
Jenny Abel
February 25, 2020
As hard as the physical and emotional pains of cancer were, they’re nothing compared to what Eliza found in Christ.
Shaped by Suffering: Born without Arms
Matthew Robinson
February 13, 2020
“Having hope in the midst of suffering changes everything in your heart and your perception.”
Shaped by Suffering with Jenny Abel
Levi Kilian
February 4, 2020
“Shaped by Suffering” coauthor Jenny Abel tells her story of infertility, and how it shaped an eternal view of God’s plan for her life and family.