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The Upside to Suffering
Can suffering actually have a purpose?
In this episode, we explore one of the most challenging passages in Colossians, where the Apostle Paul writes from prison and makes a startling statement: he rejoices in his suffering. Not because suffering is enjoyable, but because he understands that God can use it for something far greater than he can see in the moment.
Our natural response to pain is to turn inward. We focus on what we've lost, what feels unfair, or when the struggle will finally end. Paul offers a different perspective. He invites us to see that our hardships may become a source of…
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