When life falls apart, where is God? Does he care? Can he fix things? Does he really love us? In an uncertain world, we need to know that God is still in control, that he still cares for us and even suffers with us, and that he has a plan that cannot be defeated.
In his compassionate and caring style, Warren Wiersbe shows you that the answers to these big questions are available, reliable, and encouraging. If you are feeling beaten down, discouraged, or weary in the face of hard times, Warren wants you to know that you are never alone and that the future is bright. His faith-bolstering insights show you that, with God as your source of comfort, you can weather the storms of life—and come out on top.
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“It isn’t the normal demands of life that break us; it’s the painful surprises.” (Page 11)
“One of the frequent Christian symbols found in the catacombs is the anchor. It’s a symbol of hope. ‘We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure’ (Heb. 6:19). The Greek philosopher Epictetus said, ‘One must not tie a ship to a single anchor, nor life to a single hope.’ But God’s people have always tied their lives to a single hope, the assurance of one day seeing God in heaven.” (Page 150)
“If we break the rules, we have to accept the consequences; but sometimes things happen even when we don’t break the rules.” (Page 11)
“Most of what happens around us is beyond our control; but we can control what happens within us” (Page 125)
“Our answers to the problem of suffering must have intellectual integrity” (Page 13)