An Open Letter to a Distressed Sufferer
Mike Emlet (article/letter)
While we can’t penetrate the mysteries of suffering, we can be sure of this: our gracious and strong Lifeguard will not let us be swept away.
Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy
Crossway (article)
The various trials of life can become a platform to reaffirm our dependence upon the Lord. The requests of lament can become the place where we celebrate our need for God’s help.
3 Mistakes to Avoid When Helping the Hurting
Dave Furman No one wants to be like Job’s friends. We have hurting people in our lives, and we want to help them, but how do we manage to not make fools of ourselves? And how can we actually help hurting people without discouraging them even more?
15 of the Best Christian Books on Grief, Death, and Suffering
Kevin Halloran Life in this fallen world is filled with suffering. Because of this, every Christian needs to learn how to suffer well. The following Christian books on suffering, grief, loss, and death will help you learn God’s view on suffering and be prepared when suffering enters your life.
Freedom in Grief, Not Freedom From Grief
Jason Tippetts As Kara’s and my story has been shared with so many people, I have received many emails and messages asking how to walk through grief in a healthy way—some are losing a wife, a child, some are wanting to help their friends in their grief, and some are running away from it and want to stop. I thought I would just share some things I’ve learned as I’ve traveled this journey...