Steven J. Hostetter

Through the Valley

Christian Living

“Avoid. It's our one-word theology of suffering. But, albeit grudgingly, if pressed, we would all acknowledge that suffering is both ubiquitous and constructive. In this book, Jeff Wisdom thoughtfully weaves an accurate biblical theology of suffering with his own personal agonizing experience. As a witness to his experience, he doesn't bend, sugarcoat, or trivialize the text, his experience, or the integration of the two. It won't answer all your questions, but it will increase your faith and confidence in a sovereign and loving God even when the reasons for suffering remain hidden from view. It will make you think. It will grip your heart. It is real and raw. But it is a practical theology book that is a valuable read for anyone who suffers. That means it's for you. That means it's for me.”