To Suffer Well - Softcover

Is suffering choreographed into our lives by a loving God? Like a child born with a debilitating disease? A young man killed by a drunk driver? An intimate friend who betrays the confidence of his brother? Our answer to how suffering connects to God's plan for our lives is vitally important. Understanding God's purposes for suffering will shape our response to it when it is present in our lives. And suffering will be present in our lives. In this important little book, Dr. Craig D. Childs presents a new paradigm for understanding the biblical view of suffering as well, grounded in the personal experiences unique to a seasoned pastor. Written with reference to many of the most important writers on the subject - from Augustine and Luther to C.S. Lewis, Peter Kreeft and R.C. Sproul - the author crafts a thoughtful and compelling vision for how we can understand and respond to suffering. It is a vision that helps us to rediscover Hope in a hurting and broken world.