A well-organized, comprehensive, and thoughtful book on suffering. Pastor and author Tim Keller begins by examining the topic of suffering from historical, cultural, and religious perspectives. Next, he outlines Biblical teachings on suffering, clearly demonstrating how Christianity gives the only meaningful answers and tools for navigating hardship. Finally, he offers practical advice on how to endure and even thrive despite suffering.
Read MoreThe fact that author David Powlison is also a counselor and teacher is evident in this slim yet rich book of wisdom for the suffering. His words are Biblically-grounded but also steeped in the reality of lived experience. The combination makes his book deeply comforting to any Christian dealing with sorrow, loss, or misery. I refer back to Powlison’s insights whenever I need a fresh reminder that walking with God through everything changes everything.
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