When calamity makes an impromptu entrance onto the world's stage, people often are quick to say, "A compassionate God never would have allowed this!" Or some may ask, "Why doesn't God intervene?" It's likely that some of our loved ones, friends, and neighbors are thinking along these lines. Maybe we, too, are struggling as Satan whispers lies into our ears about our faithful Friend and Savior. Dr. Gene Edward Veith discusses these issues in his helpful  article, "Is God Sovereign over Viruses?"