Beyond Casseroles: 505 Ways to Encourage a Chronically Ill Friend
by Lisa Copen
Packed with simple, meaningful tips and suggestions for encouraging a friend who is ill.
The Bumps Are What You Climb On: Encouragement for Difficult Days
by Warren Wiersbe
These meditations encourage us to view difficult situations in life as “bumps” to climb on the
road to spiritual growth.
The Hem of His Garment: Reaching Out to God When Pain Overwhelms
by Dr. Michelle Bengtson
What do you do when pain doesn’t go away? Drawing on her own experience with chronic pain
and years as a clinical neuropsychologist, Dr. Michelle Bengtson explores the complex emotional
aspects of pain while presenting a perspective on pain based on biblical truth. Reflection
questions and suggested playlist included in each chapter.
Songs of Suffering: 25 Hymns and Devotions for Weary Souls
by Joni Eareckson Tada
A beautiful, uplifting collection of hymns and devotions that will bring refreshment to those who are weary.
You Gotta Keep Dancin’
by Tim Hansel
Pain is unavoidable but misery is optional! Tim Hansel, who lived with chronic pain, explains
how to choose joy in the midst of the most painful life circumstances.
Walking with God through Pain and Suffering
by Timothy Keller
Pastor and author Timothy Keller explores suffering through his unique biblical perspective and
personal stories.
Where is God When It Hurts?
by Philip Yancey
A classic on the topic of suffering, Philip Yancey discusses the age-old question: Why does God
allow suffering? Using examples from the Bible and his own experiences, looks at pain from
God’s perspective.