Where Is God in All the Suffering? ebook

As deeply caring as she is wise, deep, and helpful, Amy Orr-Ewing has written for all who are suffering and in pain. She has been there herself, and she also knows the sure path to comfort, healing and faith. A book to be read slowly, and cherished — and shared with others who are in pain.

Amy is one of the best communicators I know when it comes to Christianity and the big questions of life. This book could not be more timely. It is a thoughtful, pastoral and personal response that will help many people to navigate the emotional and intellectual questions raised by suffering. If you know someone who is looking for answers, give them this book.

This book arises out of the conviction of the author that if Christian faith is worth considering, it needs to be deep enough to cope with our most rigorous human scrutiny and our most heart-rending questions. Amy Orr Ewing is not afraid to address the why questions and that of suffering and pain is the hardest of all for any of us. With a sympathetic heart and a probing, honest mind, she helps the reader think through a wide range of causes of our pain and grief: anger, grief, illness of body and mind, violence, natural disasters and systemic suffering. As she walks us through the vale of our tears she introduces us to the incomparable grace of the Good Shepherd who himself suffered and gave his life for the sheep. A book to be read and shared – especially in this time of global pain.

This remarkable book, written in a clear and engaging style, is a “must read” for Christians and non-Christians, young and old. The author is a gifted communicator, and she combines vivid first hand experiences with thorough, sound theological reflections and Biblical commentaries. No human life is devoid of suffering in one form or another; all can benefit from what has been lived and recorded here.

An extraordinary combination of argument and empathy, Amy Orr-Ewing weaves together the Bible story of suffering, her own experience as a woman, a wife, a mother, an academic, a pastor and a friend. And this in turn enables her to ask the reader, 'what is your story so far?' Such a timely book for these days of Covid-19.

This is a brilliant and beautifully-written introduction to the thorniest issue of all time by one of the sharpest thinkers I know. Drawing on ancient wisdom and contemporary thought, Amy Orr-Ewing brings refreshing clarity, empathy and hope to the question that taunts and haunts the human soul: “Where is God in all the Suffering?” Everyone should read this book.

Many assume that suffering in the world proves that God is simply not real, especially when we consider severe suffering. Amy Orr-Ewing, in her candid, open-hearted, intellectually rigorous and beautifully written book, shows that the very opposite is true. Amy tackles some of the very worst forms of suffering that we face, and shows that even in the deepest, darkest, most depraved recesses of our world, the case for a loving God still stands. Whether you have intellectual questions or are in deep pain, you will find Where is God in all the Suffering? extremely helpful. I highly recommend it.”

Amy Orr-Ewing isn’t afraid to face the tough questions in life, and in this brilliant book she takes on one of the toughest of all. The fact that she does so not only with a sharp intellect, but with a compassionate heart, makes this a very unique read. No one escapes suffering, and Amy’s wonderfully wise words will be a helpful guide and a healing balm for so many.

The strongest argument against a loving God is the presence of human suffering. This truly helpful book brings to this daunting subject a profound realism, a warm sympathy and a deep Christian faith. Highly recommended!