Why is God killing my child?
The Russian mother asked as she looked into my eyes. I didnt know what to say. Another mother asked, Why does God allow innocent babies to suffer and die?
My heart broke as I listened to these mothers sobbing.
FAITH: The Abyss We All Face is a true story of one mans journey to the literal Ends of the Earth where time after time, he heard these and similar questions.
Dr. Bill Becknell has wrestled with the tragic cries of brokenness, pain and suffering in himself and others. They are everywhere, and they challenge our faith. There are no clich?s or trite answers to these difficult questions. But despite extreme hardships, pain, brokenness, sacrifices, miracles and even near-death experiences along this road, he found an unexpected treasure& JOY!
No matter how difficult the circumstances, the pain, and the brokenness, God has an unfailing Love that is beyond comprehension.
Brokenness and sorrow are a part of living, and no one can change that. What we do about tragedy in our lives is an issue of faith. FAITH is written to encourage all believers not to be afraid to step out into the unknown abyss of faith. Non-Believers may also find the stories apply to their lives, because faith is something everyone has.
There is no greater JOY than following Jesus, even if He leads you to the Ends of the Earth.It was cold. . .
I mean. . .really cold. . .
It was the middle of winter in Russia, and tonight the temperature was less than -30 C. I had never been in weather this severe in my entire life. We were well above the Arctic Circle on this night. . .or maybe it was day? I couldnt tell. Because daylight does not exist here from December through January.
Here I was, standing in this frozen desert with my new, heavy-duty Arctic LL Bean goose down coat, and feeling very out of place. My hood was up, my gloves were on, and I was shaking inside from the cold and the anxiety.
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