Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People

Rev. Paul Rasmussen

February 16, 2025 Sanctuary

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Why do bad things happen to good people?

This is a question humans have been asking for millennia. Whether it’s illness, injustice, or a natural disaster, personal and global suffering often leaves us wondering, “How could a good and powerful God allow this?” In this sermon, we will explore some of the causes of suffering and wrestle with the tension of holding onto God’s goodness while facing these harsh realities. With Psalm 69 as our guide, we’ll discover that God invites us to bring our rawest emotions and questions to Him and gives us hope, even when the world doesn’t make sense.