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When Others Assume the Worst About You

March 16, 2026 by Kirby Ingles

When others assume the worst about you, Job 8–11 shows how quickly people build stories about suffering they do not understand. This reflection explores what Job faced, why people create narratives about others, and how faith allows a man to stand firm in truth.

Presence During Suffering: When Spectators Pretend to Be Support

March 15, 2026March 15, 2026 by Kirby Ingles

Presence during suffering illustrated through the story of Job 5–7 showing a man in distress holding a Bible

Job 5–7 exposes a dangerous assumption about suffering. Job’s friends believed hardship must be punishment from God. Their explanations sounded spiritual but offered no real help. Real support looks different. It listens, carries weight, and resists quick judgment. Presence during suffering matters far more than confident commentary.