Renewing Your Mind Limping Heavenward
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Dec 5, 2025 In this engaging discussion, Karrie Hahn, an associate editor for Ligonier Ministries and certified biblical counselor, shares insights from her book, Limping Heavenward. She reflecits on her own 12 years of chronic suffering and what it means to 'limp heavenward.' Karrie tackles misconceptions about suffering, outlines the five A's of miserable comforters, and emphasizes the importance of lament as a way to connect with God. With relatable anecdotes and encouragement, she offers hope to fellow sufferers and calls on the church to provide better support.
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Comprehensive Versus Chronic Suffering
- Comprehensive suffering disrupts most or all life pillars like health, relationships, finances, and home.
- Chronic suffering becomes a permanent intrusion requiring lifelong adaptation, not a temporary season.
Sudden Collapse That Changed Everything
- Karrie Hahn recounts collapsing on a road trip and losing nearly all pillars of life after a severe illness that never resolved.
- She spent years homebound, losing job, relationships, home, and felt her faith drained before writing Limping Heavenward.
The Hill That Inspired 'Limping'
- Karrie describes a small hill in her Texas neighborhood and the varied walkers she observes.
- She admires older, slower walkers who persevere under burdens, inspiring the 'limping' image in her book title.
