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Hope When It Hurts

Biblical reflections to help you grasp God's purpose in your suffering

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About this book

Thirty biblical reflections that are realistic about the hurts of life, yet overwhelmingly full of hope about the God who gives life.

This book will gently encourage and greatly help any woman who is struggling with suffering—whether physical, emotional or psychological, and whether for a season or for longer. It illuminates the hope that the gospel offers, not just for life beyond the suffering, but for life in the suffering.

Each chapter contains a biblical reflection, with questions and prayers, and a space for journaling.

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Specifications

Contributors:
Kristen Wetherell, Sarah Walton
ISBN:
9781784980733
Format:
Hardback
First published:
April 2017
Dimensions:
128mm x 198mm x 23mm
Weight:
0.39 kg
Language:
English
Pages:
256
Publisher:
The Good Book Company

Contents

Intro
1. The Gospel Makes a Difference
2. Christ’s Power in our Weakness
3. Affliction and Hardship
4. Anxiety and Worry
5. Pain is Real
6. Peace amidst Confusion
7. The Detours of Life
8. When God seems Silent
9. The not-surprise of Persecution
10. The Opportunity of Suffering
11. Coming to the End of Yourself
12. An Alternative to Numbness
13. He Suffered too
14. What is in the Heart
15. Comfort
16. Joy
17. Freedom
18. Patience
19. Contentment
20. This is not All There is
21. Momentary
22. Your Earthly Home
23. Your Heavenly Body
24. You are Not Alone and you are Not Unloved
25. God is Faithful
26. On Feeling Angry and Bitter
27. Pour out your Heart
28. Walk by Faith
29. God is at Work
30. You will See His Face

Endorsements

Kristen and Sarah have let us in to listen to their meditations in the midst of pain and limitation. They've opened up their hearts, their stories, and their Word-filled words. From our various contexts, we will all learn as we listen. I'm grateful for this book's faithful call to lift up our eyes to a God of mercy who loves and saves.

Kathleen B. Nielson Ph.D, Author and Conference Speaker

It’s great to have a book written by people who know protracted suffering and are still in the thick of it, which shows us how to apply the gospel to our suffering so that we can persevere and also grow through it. Honest but not self-focused, the authors faithfully explain and direct us to Scripture throughout, give us words to pray based on Scripture, and encourage further reflection on biblical truth. This will be an invaluable resource to those in the midst of suffering and to those who seek to support and encourage them. I thoroughly recommend it.

Barbara Sherwood London Women's Convention Committee member

If you are in the midst of suffering, or someday will be (and that means us all) you will do well to read this book. I found myself moved, reflected, and re-engaged with the truth of the gospel in the context of my own suffering—and then elevated out of it to focus on what is truly important: Christ, the gospel, eternity, and pleasing him. The whole book is full of empathy, a “coming-alongside” tone, and insight for your soul.

Josh Moody Senior Pastor, College Church, Wheaton

Customer Reviews

4.00 stars Good though could be improved

 

This book is written by two American women who both suffer primarily physical conditions. It’s worth bearing in mind it is American in tone and that their experience of suffering is relatively narrow, though deep.
The font size is very small for a book - it has made it difficult to give to more elderly people.
The italic font of the sub-headings is difficult to read.
It would be improved by making it cheaper as a soft not hard cover and removing all of the floral aspects - I think stereotypical unnecessary gendering of books is unhelpful.
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5.00 stars Like a soothing balm to my aching heart...

 

I wish I could give this book 10 stars. I I cannot even begin to tell you how helpful and encouraging this book has been for me. If you’re hurting or suffering in any way or are walking through something painful with someone you love, I highly recommend this book. It was, and still is, like a soothing balm to an aching heart. Sarah and Kristen point to Jesus and the gospel over and over and over as they share honestly about their own struggles with suffering. This book truly is chock full of HOPE for those who are hurting. ...

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5.00 stars Pure Gold

 

This book is liquid gold. There are no sufficient words really that better describe it except to say that, importantly, it is theologically astute and the application of the bible to our situation of suffering and hurt is balm for a weary soul. I will be forever grateful and could not recommend this highly enough.

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