A few weeks ago we explored ‘why questions’. But we didn't touch on what is possibly the hardest ‘why question’ of all. The Why of Suffering. Then this week happened.

Whatever I was bracing for, I know I was not prepared for what I heard. I simply was not expecting this from my seven year old. Jefferson turned from his window and, looking at me very seriously, said, "Daddy, since God is stronger than anyone and he can do anything he wants to, why doesn't he just kill It doesn’t seem that long ago, but I remember that our youngest son Jefferson was 7 and he’s 20 now, so no matter what it feels like it must have been 13 years ago. Wow

Today I’d like to share a personal story. It’s a story I’ve told many times but I’ve never written it out. So we’ll see how this goes. It doesn’t seem that long ago, but I remember that our youngest son Jefferson was 7 and he’s 20 now, so no matter what it feels like it must have been 13 years ago. Wow! Makes me feel old!

How many times have you heard someone say: "If only I knew what God wants for me... How can I know what God’s will is? What are his plans for my life? Is it even possible to know God’s will? If only I just knew, life would be easier."