When we are suffering, God mercifully and generously gives wisdom so we can navigate our trials, when we ask him with a settled confidence in his authority.
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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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- Alcorn, Randy. If God Is Good: Faith in the Midst of Suffering and Evil. Multnomah Books, 2009.
- Barclay, William B. The Secret of Contentment. P&R Publishing, 2011.
- Bonar, Horatius. Night of Weeping: When God’s Children Suffer. Christian Focus Publications, 1999.
- Burroughs, Jeremiah. The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment. Banner of Truth, 1981.
- Carson, D. A. How Long, O Lord? Reflections on Suffering and Evil. Baker Books, 1990.
- Elliott, Elisabeth. A Path Through Suffering. Servant Publications, 1990.
- Elliott, Elisabeth. The Liberty of Obedience. Servant Publications, 1987.
- Flavel, John. Keeping the Heart. Christian Focus Publications, 2005.
- Hegg, David. The Obedience Option: Because God Knows What’s Good for Us. Christian Focus Publications, 2010.
- Hutchison, John C. Thinking Right When Things Go Wrong. Kregel Publications, 2005.
- Piper, John. The Roots of Endurance. Crossway, 2002.
- Schreiner, Thomas R., and Ardel B. Caneday. The Race Set Before Us. InterVarsity Press, 2001.
- Watson, Thomas. The Art of Divine Contentment. Soli Deo Gloria Publications, 1995.