Growing in Two Families: Living God's Way in the Home and at Church contributor_mahaney_c_j Part 2: Learning from Lament

Part 2: Learning from Lament | Lamentations

“Where does the Bible say that

Job's story helps us learn more about God's power and purposes--even in a world full of pain

God created us to enjoy knowing Him

You will let go of the painful thoughts and feelings that accompany a broken self-image

Growing in Two Families: Living God's Way in the Home and at Church contributor_mahaney_c_j Part 2: Learning from LamentWhat do the home and the church have in common? In Growing in Two Families, we see that both were instituted by God to multiply His image bearers. To be sure, the domestic sphere and the ecclesiastical sphere are distinct, each having its own authority, domain, and means. The family originated with creation, and the church springs from Christs redeeming work. Nevertheless, they both, in their respective ways, are instrumental in raising up a godly