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Pain or Suffering?

Pain or Suffering? Pain. All humans experience pain. While psychologists and some belief systems conclude that pain is inevitable, they say that suffering is somewhat optional. Pain is a "normal part" of the human condition; some even argue it is a gift ! While this can be difficult to understand, it can also be encouraging .  Pain is felt as a bad thing, but could be the messenger telling us important information to save us from a worse fate.  Ever try ignoring your pain? It doesn't work, and you risk hurting yourself more when you ignore the pesky messenger.  We often try to numb pain and go about our lives, but this could lead to further injury . Suffering Suffering is another thing. Suffering involves putting up with pain, even making a home for it. Beyond the physical...the mind can cling to pain and then the  soul can suffer . Christian  leaders  and philosophers grapple with the complexity of both pain and suffering in  biblical doctrine . What...

Why You Cannot Find Your Purpose

Why You Cannot Find Your Purpose What is your purpose ? Purpose is defined as the reason that something was intentionally made.  So if you wonder what your purpose is in life, you are wondering if there is a reason that you specifically were made. In other words, what were you designed  for doing?  Did you know that it is actually related to your very reason for existing?  We can only talk about your purpose by talking about the importance of you personally. You, your worth, life, and purpose are all connected. You were created with a purpose. You were created for a purpose.  You are a work of art . You are unique and possess unique talents and gifts. So What Happened? How did you lose your sense of true purpose? Did you never discover it?  Maybe the worries of life and societal expectations got in the way.  Maybe you got lost, trying to be like everyone else. Maybe you did not want a purpose, because that would mean you were meant for something, crea...