Books to Inspire Hope
I love to read, especially novels (and I've included one of my favorite series here), but there's nothing like the timely reading of a book that was meant just for you in a time of need or growth. Here are a few books that I hope will help you get through the pain you're experiencing and offer you some godly perspective.
Angel Behind the Rocking Chair, by Pam Vredevelt
After the loss of her first baby and the birth of a fourth child with Down Syndrome, Pam Vredevelt shares how the Lord led the way out of her endless pit of despair.
Walking with God through Pain and Suffering, by Timothy Keller
Tim Keller show that there is meaning and reason behind our pain and suffering.
Stronger: Trading Brokenness for Unspeakable Strength, by Jim Daly
Jim Daly shares real-life stories to show how God can use struggles to strengthen the faith of his followers.
Laughing Matters: Learning to Laugh When Life Stinks, by Phil Callaway
Here's a book to help you choose joy when life stinks, and Phil Callaway is sure to make you laugh along the way.
It's Not Supposed to Be This Way, by Lysa TerKeurst
You're sure to be encouraged and challenged to put your trust in the Lord as you read this book. I love Lysa's down-to-earth writing style.
Holding on to Hope: A Pathway Through Suffering to the Heart of God, by Nancy Guthrie
Here's a book to help you make sense of suffering that also offers an 8-week study of the book of Job.
Life Can Be Good Again, by Lisa Appelo
Lisa Appelo became a widow and single mother of seven suddenly, and went on a journey with the Lord to conquer fear and rebuild her life.
Mark of the Lion Series, by Francine Rivers
This is an older series now, but I reread it recently and loved it as much as I did the first time. The issues facing Rome 40 years after Jesus rose from the dead are strikingly similar to those society is facing today.