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Walking with God Through Pain and Suffering
Book • 2015
In this book, Timothy Keller addresses the age-old question of why God allows pain and suffering.
He uses biblical wisdom and personal stories to provide a fresh and multidimensional approach to understanding and enduring suffering.
The book is divided into sections that explain the character of suffering, the biblical doctrines related to it, and practical steps for walking with God through painful times.
Keller emphasizes the importance of trusting God's wisdom and love, and encourages readers to be honest about their pain and sorrow while drawing near to God through prayer, worship, and obedience.
He uses biblical wisdom and personal stories to provide a fresh and multidimensional approach to understanding and enduring suffering.
The book is divided into sections that explain the character of suffering, the biblical doctrines related to it, and practical steps for walking with God through painful times.
Keller emphasizes the importance of trusting God's wisdom and love, and encourages readers to be honest about their pain and sorrow while drawing near to God through prayer, worship, and obedience.
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and discussed in relation to Luther's assertion that suffering is required to be a theologian.


Tim Keller

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Trusting God in the Face of Death: My Last Conversation with Tim Keller
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for its exploration of different theologies of suffering.

Brook Mosser

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ADHD, Neurodivergence, and How We Damage in the Unknown (Special Q+R)
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as a book that sat on his shelf for years before he was ready to read it, but eventually found helpful.


Lee Warren

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When the Massive Thing Happens to Someone Else (S12E58)
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about dealing with pain and suffering.


Tim Keller

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Tim Keller on Suffering, Forgiveness, and the Future of the Church
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as a resource for understanding how to navigate pain and suffering.


Ben Davis

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The Loudest Way // How to Hear From God - Ben Davis
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as a book that helped her reconcile her faith with her mental health struggles.

Brenna Blain

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Episode 296: Trauma, Same-Sex Attraction, and Mental Health (feat. Brenna Blain) Part 2
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as an author whose book on suffering is a valuable resource.

Collin Hansen

Hope vs. Despair - Collin Hansen