Joni Eareckson Tada

Suffering is miserable. When you're overwhelmed by pain and problems, it's easy to feel helpless, hopeless and sinking into a whirlpool of self-pity. Author and speaker Joni Eareckson Tada knows about these emotions first-hand. A diving accident in 1967 left her confined to a wheelchair as a quadriplegic at the age of 17. Joni knows what it's like to suffer chronic pain. Yet she has found comfort and meaning in the God of the Bible. Whether you are suffering physically, emotionally, or spiritually, it is easy to feel overwhelmed. Joni Eareckson Tada understands. After being a quadriplegic for more than 45 years, Joni Earekson Tada knows where to go in the Bible to find practical encouragement. There is no easy answer when it comes to processing pain and suffering. But, Joni shows you how to stay encouraged and how to fix your eyes on the truth. She covers the 5 ways suffering can strengthen-not weaken-your walk with God and she shares the 10 key ways to make sense of suffering. Packed with key Bible verses, practical advice, prayers, and reflection questions, this incredible pamphlet answers- • Why do I have to suffer? • How can I possibly endure this pain? • Does God really care about my suffering? • What good could possibly come from my suffering? Joni says, "Somewhere after the first five years of life in my wheelchair, I noticed a change in my hardships. I was beginning to see how my quadriplegia was working for my good and God's glory-simply put, it meant becoming more like Christ." Making Sense of Suffering is a Scripture-based pamphlet that will bring hope and comfort to those who are going through personal difficulties, and will be a great help to groups dealing with grief, disabilities, emotional and physical trauma, divorce, and more.

Why does God let good people suffer? When you read through the Bible, you can see that Jesus spent much of his life relieving people's illnesses and hurts. So why doesn't our all-powerful God just get rid of suffering? Joni Eareckson Tada answers the big questions about hardships and explains what we can learn from suffering in this 14-page pamphlet. It uplifts, encourages, and inspires those struggling with hardships by highlighting the 6 ways God remains in control over every situation. Features simple summaries, encouraging testimonies, and dozens of key Bible verses. This perspective-shifting pamphlet answers the tough questions most of us have about God and suffering, such as: • How can a gracious and loving God allow anyone to suffer? • Why do "good" people have to suffer? Don't they deserve better? • What possible good can come through suffering? 3 Key Features of God's Hand in Our Hardship • Bible-Based-Packed with dozens of Scriptures and helps straight from the Word of God, get solid advice for navigating trials that will guide you towards hope and spiritual growth. • Practical-This pamphlet isn't just fluffy encouragement and hopeful words: get real, practical steps you can take today to apply God's Word to your life and allow him to transform your hurts into hope. • Relevant-Instead of religious cliches or sugarcoated greeting-card advice, get a wealth of experience and eternal hope from someone who has been there and suffered the pains of loss and illness. Filled with real stories from real people, enjoy having inspiring testimonies of those that found their hope in the Lord. Popular author and speaker Joni Eareckson Tada helps you understand why God allows suffering and what we can learn from it in this glossy, full-color, 14-page pamphlet.

"God, why did you let this happen to me?" The death of a spouse, the betrayal of a friend, and the disability of a child are often so painful that we want to blame God. We all have times of anger, disappointment, and frustration. But when, we aim that anger at God, we end up feeling empty, frustrated, and lost. Our anger can either, destroy us with self-pity, or God can use it to make us joyful. The topics of anger and bitterness are issues that author, Joni Eareckson Tada, can speak to personally: A diving accident in 1967, when she was 17, left her a quadriplegic. She has lived 45 years in a wheelchair and has experienced her share of ups-and-downs. "But," she says, "oh, the difference the grace of God has made in my life." The key is to aim the anger in the right direction. Let Joni tell you her secrets to peace and joy, despite her wheelchair. She has spent decades studying the Word of God. She knows that God does not enjoy seeing your pain and frustration. He has compassion for you and gives you many ways to deal with life so that you can have peace. She has taken her most important insights on turning anger into joy (not bitterness) and encapsulated them into this 14-page pamphlet. Whether you or a loved one is suffering, this pamphlet will bring you some help to break free from the strangle hold of anger. We can find freedom from the bondage of anger. Joni has been there and she shows the way using biblical principles.