Job 35-36 A look at Elihu’s message to Job and the idea that God often speaks most clearly in difficult times. This post encourages readers not to fear hardship but to pause, listen, and discover the strength God builds through struggle. Summary Elihu tells Job that God doesn’t owe him…
Job 34-35 In Job 33-34, we learn that we may never understand the “why.” These chapters invite us to trust God rather than constantly seek answers, and to offer compassion when others are hurting. Summary Elihu continues to speak to Job about how powerful God is, and that Job’s suffering…
Job 31-32 This post explores Job’s unwavering integrity and contrasts it with the human tendency toward schadenfreude and vindictiveness. It invites readers to examine their motives, stop comparison, and focus on personal growth. The intention is to choose compassion over pettiness and align one’s character with healthier, more grounded sources…
Job 29-30 From Job’s suffering to our own nostalgia, this reflection explores loss and longing. We’re encouraged to find grace in the present and faith in the future. Summary Job remembers when life was good. He was blessed with his children surrounding him, respected in his community, and had a…
Job 27-28 This post challenges us to stand firm in our integrity. In a time when moral compromise is common, Job and a Harvard leader remind us that true understanding begins with courage and truth. Summary Job continues his final speech, adamantly maintaining his innocence despite his friends’ accusations. He…
Job 25-26 In this post, Job is still suffering and unhappy with the “support” his friends offer. Bildad uses God’s name and power as a means to judge Job. We also explore the teachings and hypocrisy of disgraced Doug Phillips and how using scripture as a source of control and…
This reflection explores how we can model goodness, nurture empathy, and teach our children that while injustice may persist, kindness still carries eternal weight.
This post explores Job’s question as to why some bad people seem to live happy and successful lives.
Job 19-20 Job’s story not only highlights the human tendency to criticize others but also reminds us that judgment often says more about the one judging than the one being judged. Inspired by the Let Them Theory, this post explores how we can break free from both casting and receiving…
Job 17-18 This reflection on Job’s suffering highlights his despair and frustration with his friends and emphasizes the power of a compassionate support system. Summary Job continues to lament about his suffering and his frustration with his friends. He expresses deep despair, feeling as though his spirit is broken and…