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Authentic Faith: The Power of a Fire-Tested LifeAuthentic Faith: The Power of a Fire-Tested Life By Gary L. Thomas Learn what it means to a have a fire-tested faith and explore the disciplines of selflessness, waiting, suffering, persecution, social mercy, forgiveness, mourning, contentment, sacrifice, and hope and fear.

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Does a Good God Want Me in a Bad Marriage? by Sabrina Beasley Suffering for the sake of pain is not what God has in mind when He allows us to face difficulty, but there is a reason why we endure it. More Hardship and suffering articles

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Growing Strong in the Valleys of Life Guests include: David Guthrie, Nancy GuthrieOur faith is challenged many times over the course of a lifetime, but never so much as when we experience the death of a child. On this broadcast, David and Nancy Guthrie talk about the children they were blessed with, and what God has taught them about surrendering all to Him..More Hardship and suffering broadcasts
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A Tragic Death … and a Lasting Impact
Jayna Richardson

The legacy of a 16-year-old girl in New Zealand who lived for God.

Tough times, Together
Dennis Rainey
Five suggestions to help you keep your marriage united during hardship and suffering. A Journey Home to Mississippi
Scott Williams
A FamilyLife writer returns to help his family begin to rebuild from the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. A Journey Home to Mississippi (Part Three): The First Steps to Rebuilding
Scott Williams
The final installment of a three-part article about a journey to Mississippi after Hurricane Katrina. A Journey Home to Mississippi (Part Two): Working All Day in a Slimy Muck
Scott Williams
The second installment of a three-part article about a journey to Mississippi after Hurricane Katrina. Angels Dressed in Black
Tim Kimmel
The hot puffs of air turned to vapor around Chuck's head as he jogged back towards his apartment. Brick and steel skyscrapers twisted the crisp ... Back from the Edge of Destruction
Dave Boehi
By the time Doug and Patty Daily faced their most difficult trial, their marriage had come a long way from the days when they prayed one of them would die. Brian and Mel Birdwell: For Better, For Worse
Mary Larmoyeux
Brian and Mel Birdwell faced a fiery trial in the aftermath of the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon. Coping With Your Husband's Job Loss
Lori Fletcher
Seven ways a wife can show her support. Distance Runners
Tim Kimmel
The rain pelted hard against my face as I leaned into the wind and made a turn toward the south. It had been pouring steadily ... Does a Good God Want Me in a Bad Marriage?
Sabrina Beasley
Suffering for the sake of pain is not what God has in mind when He allows us to face difficulty, but there is a reason why we endure it. God Has Not Forgotten You: When Life is Turned Upside Down by Tragedy ... A 31-Day Devotional
Leslie Barner
When Life is Turned Upside Down by Tragedy How can I deal with tragedy and suffering? How can I keep my family strong in the midst of it?
Dennis Rainey
If Teacups Could Talk
Kathy Helvey
In the Midst of the Storm: Facing Family Crisis
Christie Rayburn
Job: One Man’s Walk through Tragedy
Mike Pickle
Losing a Child at 35 Weeks In the Womb
Lee Walti
By undergoing the pain of this operation, we have been enabled, to a greater degree, to help others. Mom, I'm Pregnant
Leslie Barner
Lessons from my daughter's teenage pregnancy. Nine Lessons We Learned About Suffering
Dennis Rainey
No Cinderella Story
Barbara Rainey
Life is no fairy tale of magic formulas, but instead it requires walking by faith. Our Family Fell Apart After my Husband was Paralyzed
She Learned Her Lessons the Hard Way
Dave Boehi
Shoved
Marcie Hefner
Standing Strong in the Storms of Life
Dennis Rainey
Samuel's muscular dystrophy was not the first storm to hit the Rainey family, and it won't be the last. Staying Strong in the Midst of Suffering
Dennis Rainey
What to do when the storm hits. Surprised by Miscarriage: The Helplessness, Hurt, and Healing.
Kay Mathwig
The loss of our first baby taught my husband and me some powerful spiritual lessons. The Death of My Unborn Child
Christie Hoos
The pain was indescribable, but somehow I found peace. The Impossible Response
Dave Boehi
The Pressures of Life
Dennis Rainey
Burdens can be used to bring us closer to Christ. When Life Doesn't Seem Fair
Dennis Rainey
Here are three principles to remember. Where Is God When You Hurt?
Barbara Rosberg
My husband's depression left both of us feeling helpless and out of control. Why Does a Loving God Let Us Suffer?
Nancy Guthrie
God has a purpose for the pain in your life that is for your ultimate good, even though everything about it looks and feels bad. Without God There Is No Hope
Rick and Judy Taylor
Rick and Judy Taylor talk about recovering from the death of their son, Kyle.