"I have a ruthless ego. And it's been very useful to me thus far. However, unbeknown to me, I'm often the devil's weapon against my fellow humans. The time has come to transfer the ownership of my life to my soul. It's a painful process, but it's the good kind of suffering, the kind of suffering I wish upon myself so I can become what I was designed to be, DIVINE." - Landry Tientcheu

"Pastor Dan Herod, Director of Youth Alive Wisconsin/Northern Michigan, is no stranger to sorrow. He and his wife, Marlena, had their lives turned upside down in an instant through a tragic loss. With honesty and compassion, Pastor Herod shares secrets of "suffering well" that apply to believers facing any type or degree of difficulty."--page 4 of cover.

The predictable surprise of Christian suffering.

Your capacity to handle suffering determines where you get in life. How do you want to live? Life is tough, so you better get a helmet. Life is not a walk in the park. You'll run into pain, anguish, and obstacles. But who says that they need to affect you? Build immunity to emotional, mental, and physical discomfort and suffering. It can be trained. How to Suffer Well is a literal guidebook to defeating the voices in your head that tell you to give up. Instead, they'll be replaced with voices that tell you it'll be okay, this will pass, and life goes happily on. It might sound difficult, but this is all teachable. You'll learn how to become the most zen person you know. Wouldn't it be nice to only experience the positive side of emotions? How to tolerate the rigors of life without collapsing. Increase your mental pain tolerance to that of superhuman levels. Peter Hollins has studied psychology and peak human performance for over a dozen years and is a bestselling author. He has worked with a multitude of individuals to unlock their potential and path towards success. His writing draws on his academic, coaching, and research experience. Greatly expand your comfort zone and build layers of mental armor to ensure your happiness. Guest chapter by acclaimed blogger Jason Merchey on the balm of humor to quell suffering. Why suffering is life, but attachment is suffering Tried and true paths to overcoming suffering Defenses against negativity, expectations, and things outside of our control How to live in the present, unhindered by the past or the future How compassion and purpose assist in suffering better

Is it possible to embrace suffering as a privilege, rather than a punishment? Beloved authors Katherine and Jay Wolf offer readers the bold invitation to trust a known God with an unknown future, as well as practical insights into surviving anything by redefining how we think about everything. After miraculously surviving a near-fatal brainstem stroke at age 26, as told in their memoir, Hope Heals, life for Katherine and Jay Wolf changed forever - and so did the way they viewed God, the world, and themselves in it. There was no going back to normal after such a tragedy. Yet Katherine and Jay learned that suffering is not the end, but rather the beginning of a new story. In Suffer Strong, they invite us into this new story as they share universal lessons and helpful practices that will help us to: Recognize we are being equipped for an uncommon assignment, not cursed by our story. Transform our unmet expectations into brave anticipations. Disrupt the myth that joy can only be found in a pain-free life. Rewrite the narrative of hard circumstances by turning our definitions of suffering into declarations of strength. And, ultimately, thrive even in the lives we never imagined living.

We live in a society that has little tolerance for suffering. Suffering is not only unpleasant. Profound, innocent suffering can upend our sense of identity. Yet, we push suffering people to the periphery to avoid an uncomfortable truth: We are all subject to suffering. In a time when Christian churches suffer the loss of authority, influence, and membership, Patterson challenges the idea that we need such power to live on earth as in heaven. Only God can transform suffering into joy. Drawing on her experience with cancer, Patterson claims Christians hold certain responsibilities while we wait for this transformation. Revisiting the story of Job, she confronts the problem of suffering and what it takes to suffer well. This sets the scene for what a fleshy, wounded Jesus Christ calls us to do: use suffering to build compassionate relationships with others who suffer.

Author Joshua J. King guides us through Job chapter by chapter, verse by verse, highlighting truths we ordinary Bible students might too easily overlook. He delivers fascinating insights into the trials of Jobs wife, as well as the theologies and character of his four friends, and he provides a compelling analysis of Job, his stubborn faith, and the true longings of his heart. Any Christian who wants to know more about the heart and character of God and how that God works for our best through suffering should read this book. Its a very thoughtful piece. Tracey Bianchi co-author of True You: Overcoming Self-Doubt and Using Your Voice and author of Mom Connection: Creating Vibrant Relationships in the Midst of Motherhood and Green Mama: The Guilt-Free Guide to Helping You and Your Kids Save the Planet A uniquely uplifting exploration of an important Old Testament booka new view of human suffering. Highly recommended! Kitty Foth-Regner, author of Heaven Without Her: A Desperate Daughters Search for the Heart of Her Mothers Faith and www.EverlastingPlace.com

Thirty biblical meditations for women that offer hope in times of suffering. Thirty biblical meditations for women that offer hope in times of suffering. Hurt is real. But so is hope. Kristen and Sarah have walked through, and are walking in, difficult times. So these thirty biblical reflections are full of realism about the hurts of life-yet overwhelmingly full of hope about the God who gives life. This book will gently encourage and greatly help any woman who is struggling with suffering-whether physical, emotional or psychological, and whether for a season or for longer. It is a book to buy for yourself, or to buy for a member of your church or friend. For anyone who is hurting, this book will give hope, not just for life beyond the suffering, but for life in the suffering. Each chapter contains a biblical reflection, with questions and prayers, and a space for journaling.