Still Standing: Following Jesus Even When It Hurts
Ebook
Faithfully walking—and uncovering joy—on a road paved with suffering.
The Christian life is marked with great suffering. We live in a fallen and broken world full of disappointments and the loss of dreams. And there is a cost to following Christ—often painfully felt in close relationships.
In her book StillStanding, Lina AbuJamra shares how God’s refining process makes Him bigger in our hearts and transforms us into people who are like Him. Our pain can lead to despair and bitterness, or it can make us more like Jesus. But we must be willing to undergo the refining process—and this hurts.
Lina shows us the truly amazing and beautiful reality that we can have joy amidst the most difficult of circumstances. Without denying the real pain many of us carry, Lina shows Christians how to rediscover joy. She shows us how God’s presence is our guarantee for joy no matter what we’re going through. Lina looks to current and biblical stories to show us how refined people can be used by God to persevere and build His kingdom.
I love talking about God’s radical calling of His children and what it means to follow Jesus wholeheartedly, especially when it hurts. If there is one thing that continues to surprise me as I follow Jesus, it’s the difficulty of the journey, the unexpected delays, the detours, the disappointments, and the waiting. Despite what I know about God, I still catch myself taken aback by the amount of suffering endured in the pursuit of one’s calling. It is my hope that this book inspires hope in the hearts of followers of Jesus who have encountered suffering as they have pursued obedience to Christ.
Still Standing is an updated edition, previously published with the title Stripped.
Part One: Answering the Call
Chapter 1 - I Didn't See It Coming
Chapter 2 - Can You Hear Me Know?
Part Two: Surviving
Chapter 3 - I'm Too Sexy For My Shirt
Chapter 4 - Perfectly Lonely
Chapter 5 - We're Not in Kansas Anymore
Chapter 6 - This Isn't What I Signed Up For
Part Three: Moving Past the Pain
Chapter 7 - Don't Stop Believing
Chapter 8 - All Eggs in the Basket of Prayer
Chapter 9 - Breadcrumbs of Grace Along the Way
Chapter 10 - Hold on to Your Horses
Part Four: The Secret to Joy
Chapter 11 - He is More than Enough
Conclusion - World Changers
“If you have ever wondered why the road you travel with Christ has taken a sudden, unexpected turn, this book will be a companion to you. If you have longed for more of Christ yet found yourself stripped of all you thought you knew, this book will be a lighthouse in the darkness. If you have been tempted to quit, read on. You are not alone, and the real adventure is just beginning.”
Sheila Walsh, author and teacher
“Still Standing will stir you up to live for Jesus Christ with greater resolve and focus than ever. Lina writes from her heart. She is able to communicate God’s Word with purposeful clarity and God-given anointing. If you’ve ever felt called by God but find yourself daunted by the unexpected difficulty of the road, get ready for some answers.”
Christine Caine, author of Undaunted and cofounder of the A21 Campaign
“In her raw and relevant book Still Standing, my friend Dr. Lina reveals the often painful yet necessary process God uses to prepare us to be vessels that carry His glory. Read it and be remade!”
Lisa Bevere, author and speaker
“AbuJamra’s span of professional work in ministry and in the medical field paint a perfect backdrop for understanding the ‘stripping’ that occurs in a Christian’s life, leading to greater intimacy with God. The author’s mature tone invites the reader to step into a deeper season of their faith as they investigate the difficult situations God may be using in their lives to grow them. I found this book to be both convicting and hopeful—ultimately reminding me of the importance of placing God at the center of my life to help me stay standing till the glorious end.”
Bailey T. Hurley, author of Together Is a Beautiful Place
“Lina writes that ‘the best measure of a godly friend is one who is willing to speak God’s truth in my life instead of telling me what I want to hear.’ If you need the kind of friend with a dogged faith to remind you God is always up to something good in and through you, no matter how hard it is, this is the book for you.”
Mandy Smith, pastor and author (www.TheWayisTheWay.org)
“Each and every one of us will face wilderness seasons in this life. And Still Standing equips us for the journey, combining Lina’s refreshing honesty and boldness with timeless biblical truths that remind us that we are never alone. A beacon of hope and encouragement, this book is a must-read for all seeking to deepen their spiritual resilience and walk with unshakable faith.”
Ellen Wildman, author of Single and Not Sorry
“I had no idea, when I began reading Still Standing, that this book would have such an impact on me—and I know it will for you also. With surgical precision, Dr. Lina opens up to the heartache and questions life brings and then holds a mirror up to your soul. Applying the relevance of Scripture and practical guidance, she offers a fresh and new breeze of grace as she leads us to the One who will make us whole. I highly recommend this book!”
Cynthia Fantasia, speaker and author of In the Lingering Light
- Title: Still Standing: Following Jesus Even When It Hurts
- Author: Lina AbuJamra
- Publisher: Moody Publishers
- Print Publication Date: 2024
- Logos Release Date: 2024
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBNs: 9780802470720, 9780802429971, 0802429971, 0802470726
- Resource ID: LLS:9780802470720
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2024-10-29T01:05:36Z