We ought to follow the godly example of a teenage Mary, who struggled to please God even when it was tough!
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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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- Adams, Jay. The Biblical View of Self-Esteem, Self-Love & Self-Image. Harvest House, 1986.
- Bonar, Horatius. Night of Weeping: When God’s Children Suffer. Christian Focus Publications, 1999.
- Bridges, Jerry. The Pursuit of Holiness. NavPress, 1996.
- Bridges, Jerry. Trusting God: Even When Life Hurts. NavPress, 1988.
- Carty, Jay. Counterattack: Taking Back Ground Lost to Sin. Multnomah Press, 1988.
- McCartney, Dan G. Why Does It Have to Hurt? The Meaning of Christian Suffering. P & R Publishing, 1998.
- Murray, Andrew. Humility: The Journey Toward Holiness. Bethany House, 2001.
- Swindoll, Charles. Hope Again. Word Publishing, 1996.
- Tozer, A. W. Whatever Happened to Worship? A Call to True Worship. Reprint. Christian Publications, 1985.
- Wiersbe, Warren. Classic Sermons on Suffering. Kregel Publishing, 1984.
- Youssef, Michael. If God is In Control Why is My Life Such a Mess? Thomas Nelson, 1998.