AI OVERVIEW: We live in a broken world, not a finished one, where sickness, injustice, and loss persist because sin fractured creation; suffering is a part of this age, not the final one, even for those who faithfully follow Jesus. God is not the author of evil but the redeemer of it, and Jesus's resurrection launches God’s healing plan for all creation; the church serves as the vehicle through which healing comes, as we grieve with the grieving and comfort the afflicted. Three practical anchors help in hard times: it’s okay to say I don’t know, prioritize physical health, and don’t wrestle alone—choose two safe, faith-filled people who won’t rush to answers—and hold on to hope, trusting Romans 8:28 that God works all things for good.
YOUTUBE DESCRIPTION: In this Lakewood Midweek service recorded on February 4, 2026, Nick Nilson tackles a question many have struggled with: If God is good, why do bad things happen? Join us for this compelling message as we explore one of the hard questions in our February series, Ask Anything. What...
