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As a pastor, I get asked often the age-old question, \u201cWhy would a good and loving God allow pain and suffering into our lives?\u201d<\/p>\n

I think if we\u2019re honest, we\u2019d all admit to asking or at least thinking that question at some point in our lives. I know I have! In this short video, I try to unpack a very complex issue in two minutes (which is nearly impossible) but I hope that the story I share is one that will change your perspective. Click on the link below to watch it.<\/p>\n

We can be assured that God always has a purpose for our pain, strength for our struggles and rewards for faithfulness! Trust Him and don\u2019t give up!<\/p>\n

2-minute video, \u201cWhy does God allow pain in the world?\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"