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The Theology of the Cross by Rev. Dr. Herbert C. Mueller Jr.

Why? Even “good families” with fine Christian parents may have it. In spite of their best efforts, one of the children develops schizophrenia and the family is torn apart. Where did that come from? “We did all the right things. We raised him in a loving home, we took him to church and we taught him the Word of God,” his parents say, “but why did this happen? We must be horrible parents . . . ” as their voices trail away. Why?
The Theology of the Cross

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