Being a Christian does not take you out of this life Trials and times of suffering are inevitable for the child of God. - "It's a part of the deal " GOD IS ALWAYS UP TO SOMETHING QUESTIONS ARISE: "WHERE IS GOD IN ALL OF THIS?" "WHY DID GOD ALLOW THIS TO HAPPEN?" "WHERE IS THE PROMISED ABUNDANT LIFE?" "WHY AM I HAVING PROBLEMS WHEN I WAS PROMISED THAT JESUS WOULD SOLVE ALL OF MY PROBLEMS? This treatise would make a perfect curriculum for a small group study, Sunday School, family devotional time, or a sermon series as a part of a pulpit ministry.