The book of Job reveals how NOT to comfort friends in crisis. Job’s three friends started well by sitting silently with him for seven days, but then ruined everything by offering simple theological explanations for his suffering. They operated with a contractual view of God – do good, get blessed; sin, get punished. Jesus rejected this theology, showing that tragedy doesn’t mean divine punishment. When friends face crisis, they need our presence, not our explanations. The most powerful ministry is often sitting in silence with someone who’s hurting, listening without feeling pressure to fix or theologize.

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January 18, 2026

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What happens when you’re doing everything right but life still falls apart? Job’s story shatters our comfortable assumptions about faith and fairness. Sometimes faithfulness doesn’t protect you from hardship – but that doesn’t mean God has abandoned you. Can you still trust God’s goodness when circumstances suggest otherwise? Pastor Nate kicks off our series, “The Book of Job: When Life Makes No Sense.”

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January 11, 2026

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What if one simple habit could reduce loneliness by 30%, anger by 31%, and transform your relationships? A study of 650,000+ people, across 28 countries, revealed the power of four. Those who read their Bibles four times per week show observable differences. The magic isn’t in reading more, but in hitting that four-time threshold. Ready to discover what could be the most powerful resolution you’ll ever make?

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Resources:
Learn more about the survey by visiting https://www.centerforbibleengagement.org
Use the Bible Recap Podcast as a companion to get into the Bible this year – https://www.thebiblerecap.com

January 4, 2026

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