God will infuse his people with strength and stamina as we learn to adopt his perspective and confidently trust in God’s ability to work out his big plan for our lives.
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Here are some books that may assist you in a deeper study of the truths presented in this sermon. While Pastor Mike cannot endorse every concept presented in each book, he does believe these resources will be helpful in profitably thinking through this sermon’s topic.
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- Bonar, Horatius. Night of Weeping: When God’s Children Suffer. Christian Focus Publications, 1999.
- Bridges, Jerry. Trusting God: Even When Life Hurts. NavPress, 1988.
- Carson, D. A. How Long O Lord? Reflections on Suffering & Evil. Baker Books, 1990.
- Chapell, Bryan. Holiness by Grace: Delighting in the Joy That Is Our Strength. Crossway Books, 2001.
- Elliot, Elisabeth. A Path Through Suffering. Servant Publications, 1990.
- Feinberg, John A. Deceived by God? A Journey Through Suffering. Crossway Books, 1997.
- Lloyd-Jones, Martyn. Spiritual Depression: Its Causes and Cure. Eerdmans, 1965.
- McCartney, Dan G. Why Does It Have to Hurt? The Meaning of Christian Suffering. P & R Publishing, 1998.
- Ortberg, John. Gifts: The Joy of Serving God. Zondervan, 2000.
- Pritchard, Ray. An Anchor for the Soul: Help for the Present, Hope for the Future. Moody Press, 2000.
- Stowell, Joseph. Eternity: Reclaiming a Passion for What Endures. Moody Press, 1995.
- Swindoll, Charles. Hope Again. Word Publishing, 1996.
- Tada, Joni Eareckson. Seeking God: My Journey of Prayer & Praise. Wolgemuth & Hyatt Publishers, 1991.
- Wiersbe, Warren. Classic Sermons on Suffering. Kregel Publishing, 1984.
- Wilson, Doug. Joy at the End of the Tether: The Inscrutable Wisdom of Ecclesiastes. Canon Press, 1999.