Even if he doesn't What we believe about God when life doesn't make sense

Kristen LaValley

Book - 2024

So much of our belief can be formulaic. We often think that if we do A, B, and C, then God will do X, Y, and Z. But when our experiences inevitably deviate from that belief, our trust in God often crumbles. After a series of life-altering trials--including a devastating diagnosis--Kristen LaValley knows what it's like to uncover faith inthe cracks of pain. In Even if he doesn't, Kristen unpacks the nuances of suffering and faith, holding space for the tension between the two and revealing how the gentleness and grace of Christ offer a surprising path to healing. Through her vulnerable and honest story, she reminds us that when our belief is reduced to a formula, we rob ourselves of a faith that is enriched by suffering, not crippl...ed by it.Those in the midst of heartache will find strength and renewal as Kristen approaches the complexity of suffering with compassion, guiding us to endure while not forsaking the joy, hope, and peace of those marked by Jesus.

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Subjects
Genres
RELIGION / Christian Living / Spiritual Growth
Published
Carol Stream, Illinois : Tyndale Momentum, a Tyndale nonfiction imprint [2024]
Language
English
Main Author
Kristen LaValley (author)
Physical Description
xvi, 205 pages ; 21 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 203-204).
ISBN
9781496478528
  • Author's Note
  • Foreword
  • Introduction
  • 1. When Your Image of God Shatters
  • 2. What Crisis Reveals
  • 3. When There's No Good Choice
  • 4. The Darkness of the Valley
  • 5. Peach Iced Tea and Other Ebenezers
  • 6. Deep Cries to Deep
  • 7. The Risk of Engagement
  • 8. When Joy Locks Hands with Grief
  • 9. The Sacredness of Shared Pain
  • 10. The Glory around Us
  • Acknowledgments
  • Notes
  • About the Author