Is it acceptable to complain in prayer when God feels far away in your suffering? This article discusses the matter of lament in prayer, explaining that it is appropriate, yet needs to be done in the right way.

This article encourages those who are grieving to allow themselves to lament their losses in faith, to draw near to the Lord, and to allow fellow believers to join them in their sorrow.

The author speaks about the legitimate role of lament in the believer’s life, using biblical references to show that it is appropriate for believers to lament significant losses.

How should psalms be interpreted? This article demonstrates the significance of both the form and the original cultic context or setting for the interpretation process, making use of Psalm 11 as an example. Bellinger believes it is best to read Psalm 11 as a lament demonstrating trust and expressing thanksgiving. in the context of a crisis.

This is the fourth article in a series about prayer and the psalms of lament. The author of this article discusses the relationships between suffering, the kingdom of God, and prayer. Christians fight against suffering and sin because they recognize that things are not as they are supposed to be.

This is the third article in a series about prayer and the psalms of lament. This article describes a good way to view suffering in relationship to God's providence and grace.

This is the second article in a series about prayer and the psalms of lament. This article talks about two pitfalls that Christians must avoid in relation to this - monocausal fatalism and open theism. Neither of these reflect biblical teaching on how to view God or suffering.

Looking at the psalms of lament, this article shows how they can teach us to lament before God in prayer in a way that shows faith in the sovereignty, faithfulness and goodness of God. This is the first article in a four-part series.

This article discusses the structure of the book of Psalms, showing how the Psalms move from suffering and lament to glory. Looking specifically at Psalm 22, the author describes how this structure of the Psalms is seen in the life of Christ and the life of the believer.

This article is about the lament and the complaint of the Christian. The author also looks at our sorrow, our faith experience, and Jesus Christ as the man of sorrow.