redeemer
KELLER
Walking with God
through
Pain and Suffering
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one of the most patient and joyful people I know,
who has taught me much about bearing burdens,
facing grief, and trusting God.
Introduction: The Rumble of Panic Beneath Everything
Walking with God in the Furnace
The Rumble of Panic beneath Everything
I think that taking life seriously means something like this: that whatever man does on this planet has to be done in the lived truth of the terror of creation … of the rumble of panic underneath everything. Otherwise it is false.
—Ernest Becker, The Denial of Death1
I will bless the LORD at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul makes its boast in the LORD; let the afflicted hear and be glad. O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together! (Psalm 34:1–3)2
Suffering is everywhere, unavoidable, and its scope often overwhelms. If you spend one hour reading this book, more than five children throughout the world will have died from abuse and violence during that time.3 If you give the entire day to reading, ...
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About Walking with God through Pain and SufferingThe question of why God would allow pain and suffering in the world has vexed believers and nonbelievers for millennia. Timothy Keller, whose books have sold millions of copies to both religious and secular readers, takes on this enduring issue and shows that there is meaning and reason behind our pain and suffering, making a forceful and ground-breaking case that this essential part of the human experience can be overcome only by understanding our relationship with God. As the pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Manhattan, Timothy Keller is known for his unique insights into religion and culture. Keller’s series of books has guided countless readers in their spiritual journeys. Walking with God through Pain and Suffering uses biblical wisdom and personal stories of overcoming adversity to bring a much-needed, fresh viewpoint to this important issue. |
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