Finding Yes in the Mess by Stephen Critchlow



Just finished this book. It is primarily about suffering - why does God allow us to endure pain? How can God care in the midst of suffering? So often many wonder if God is love why does he allow people to endure so much, some more than others?

I really enjoyed this book as it takes you through the bible showing how God demonstrated his love to man and then moves on to talking about suffering. It is full of stories that drive home the points the author makes and make you stop and think.

I am donating this to my church library as I think it will be useful to someone who may find it hard to rectify the thought of a God of love actually allowing those who are his own having to endure pain and suffering.
 

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