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I had not finished reading the introduction to this
book before I was making a mental list of friends that I knew
would find it a balm to their weary hearts. Kristen and Sarah
minister to fellow travelers on the road of suffering, out of the
resources they have received on their own journey, from the God
of all comfort, grace, and hope.
-- Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth - Author, host/teacher of Revive Our
Hearts
This is a wonderful, vulnerable and honest book, and I highly
recommend it to anyone who needs the good news of Jesus in a
difficult time. Kristen and Sarah have suffered immensely, but
both of them know that our only hope is found in Jesus. In Hope
When It Hurts, they have labored to encourage our souls with the
gospel, give us space to grieve our loss, and turn to the only
source of real hope. I'm praying God uses this book in
extraordinary ways!
-- Dave Furman - Senior Pastor of Redeemer Church of Dubai;
author of Being There: How to Love Those Who are Hurting
We have been told that we can do anything, to dream big, because
women are strong and capable. But what happens when you are
confronted with your limitations in the form of suffering? When
you no longer feel strong and capable, but weak and weary?
Kristen and Sarah provide hope in your desperation. They
uniquely, as women from the "I can do anything" generation, speak
to the discouragement that suffering can bring, and they drive us
to the cross of Christ, where all of our suffering makes sense.
There is much hope in this book for any weary Christian. And
there is much wisdom for anyone seeking to love those who are
weary and broken.
-- Courtney Reissig - Author of The Accidental Feminist and
Glory in the Ordinary
Kristen and Sarah have let us in to listen to their meditations
in the midst of pain and limitation. They've opened up their
hearts, their stories, and their Word-filled words. From our
various contexts, we will all learn as we listen. I'm grateful
for this book's faithful call to lift up our eyes to a God of
mercy who loves and saves.
-- Kathleen Nielson - Director of Women's Initiatives, The
Gospel Coalition
Kristen and Sarah speak with fresh voices formed by their love
of Scripture and their experience of walking with God through
suffering. The faith and courage I've seen in them will overflow
on you as you read this soothing and inful book, giving you
strength to stay the course even when you are tired of the
battle.
-- Colin Smith - Senior Pastor, The Orchard Church, IL;
President, Unlocking the Bible
If you are in the midst of suffering, or someday will be (and
that means us all) you will do well to read this book. I found
myself moved, reflected, and re-engaged with the truth of the
gospel in the context of my own suffering and then elevated out
of it to focus on what is truly important: Christ, the gospel,
eternity, and pleasing him. The whole book is full of empathy, a
"coming-alongside" tone, and in for your soul.
-- Josh Moody - Senior Pastor, College Church, Wheaton; author
of 7 Days to Change Your Life
Hope When it Hurts isn't a collection of slogans and Christian
jargon. It's biblical reflections from the heart of two women who
have trusted Jesus in the hurts of their own lives. With
refreshing honesty and clarity they talk about how the gospel
looks from the trenches of life; never condescending, never
canned, and always gospel-focused.
-- Dan Dewitt - Director of the Center for Biblical Apologetics
and Public Christianity, Cedarville University; author of Jesus
or Nothing
Hurt is guaranteed. Hope isn't always. In a style as comforting
as a hand-delivered casserole, on pages beautiful as the message
you'll find written on each page, this book will drive you to the
Gospel again and again, lifting your eyes toward the only source
of lasting hope. Keep your copy close you'll find yourself
running to it again and again.
-- Erin Davis - Author of Connected and Beyond Bath Time
Pain is a place where hope grows best and this book will
convince you of that. From beginning to end, Hope when it Hurts
invites you to see the light of Jesus in the darkest times. I
hope this book catches fire. As you turn each new page, listen
for the voice of God, and you'll hear him cheering for you.
-- Karl Clauson - Radio host at WMBI; author of Thrill: When
Normal Is Not Enough
It s great to have a book written by people who know protracted
suffering and are still in the thick of it, which shows us how to
apply the gospel to our suffering so that we can persevere and
also grow through it. Honest but not self-focused, the authors
faithfully explain and direct us to Scripture throughout,give us
words to pray based on Scripture, and encourage further
reflection on biblical truth. This will be an invaluable resource
to those in the midst of suffering and to those who seek to
support and encourage them. I thoroughly recommend it.
-- Barbara Sherwood - London Women's Convention Committee member
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About the Author
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Kristen is a writer, Bible teacher, and the content
manager at Unlocking the Bible. She and her husband, Brad, are
members of The Orchard in Itasca, Illinois, and they have one
daughter, Joanna Grace.
Sarah is the author of Hope When It Hurts. She is married to Jeff
and is mother to four young children. She lives in Chicago and
blogs at setapart.net.
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