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Lord Willing? Part 3
In this final segment of Greg’s discussion with Jessica Kelley about her book Lord Willing?, Jessica talks about how to respond to someone who is grieving or in crisis. You can find part 1 here and part 2 here. We’re so grateful that Jessica took the time to share her story with us. We know that her work will make a difference to so many who are suffering.
Category: Sermons and Video Clips
Tags: Henry Kelley, Jessica Kelley, Lord Willing?, Open Theism, Problem of Evil, Theodicy, Warfare Worldview
Topics: The Problem of Evil
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