Walking with God through Pain and Suffering
Why does a loving God allow suffering? And how can we face it with hope rather than despair?
Pain is something none of us can avoid - it can shake our faith, fuel our doubts, or deepen our relationship with God. In Walking with God through Pain and Suffering, pastor, and New York Times bestselling author Timothy Keller - one of the most respected Christian thinkers and Bible teachers of our time, helps us explore how we can understand and endure the hardest seasons of life.
From philosophy to personal stories, and from Scripture to real-life application, Keller offers a wise and compassionate guide for navigating hardships. Drawing on decades of pastoral experience and turning to powerful biblical stories - from Job to the fiery furnace, he helps readers understand why suffering happens, where God is in the midst of it, and how to walk through it without losing hope.
Whether you're wrestling with personal trials, walking alongside someone in pain, or simply looking for answers, this book is a powerful reminder that God walks with us, even through the fire.
'The best book I have read on this subject. Keller tackles the problem of suffering from all angles, ranging from the philosophical to the personal, and achieves an inspiring result.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Reader review
'Comforting, challenging, thought-provoking!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Reader review
'Excellent. A must read... It will help you in difficult times and prepare you to support others.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Reader review
For believers, seekers, and skeptics alike, this is not just a book about why we suffer - it's a guide to how we can walk through it without despair, and even grow through it.
Timothy Keller was born in Pennsylvania and educated at Bucknell University, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and Westminster Theological Seminary. He became a Christian at university, was ordained by the Presbyterian Church in America and worked as a pastor for nine years.
He was asked to start Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Manhattan in 1989, and under his leadership the church`s congregation experienced unprecedented growth from 50 to 5000 members. His target audience consists mainly of urban professionals, whom he believes exhibit disproportionate influence over the culture and its ideas.
The `Influentials` Issue of New York Magazine featured Dr. Keller as "the most successful Christian evangelist in the city by recognizing that young professionals and artists are `disproportionately influential` in creating the country`s culture and that you have to meet this coveted demographic on its own terms."
Timothy Keller is renowned for his clear, reasoned approach to Christian apologetics and his book THE REASON FOR GOD: BELIEF IN AN AGE OF SKEPTICISM was named Book of the Year for 2008 by World Magazine.
Timothy Keller lives in New York City with his wife Kathy and sons David, Michael and Jonathan.