jeffnevins Posted April 8, 2011 Group: Senior Member Followers: 3 Topic Count: 207 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 806 Content Per Day: 0.12 Reputation: 141 Days Won: 0 Joined: 01/09/2006 Status: Offline Birthday: 10/21/1973 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Just finished reading it- only book I've read besides the Bible in a long time. It starts off a bit harsh, admonishing those who make an idol out of pain relief. The author works w/people struggling w/RA among other conditions & mentiones how Christ's example of not giving up & accomplishing God's will in the midst of suffering can be an inspiriation to those suffering today. God is present w/us in our problem. He is powerful and purposeful. We must keep faith in a future that God oversees. And 2Cor 4:16 Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayin jade Posted April 8, 2011 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 44 Topic Count: 6,178 Topics Per Day: 0.87 Content Count: 43,796 Content Per Day: 6.20 Reputation: 11,243 Days Won: 58 Joined: 01/03/2005 Status: Online Share Posted April 8, 2011 I havent read the book. However, as one who lives with chronic pain, I dont think its fair for someone to just dismiss the effects of pain on someone. Granted some folks take a woe is me pity party attitude, yet living with chronic pain isnt easy either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffnevins Posted April 8, 2011 Group: Senior Member Followers: 3 Topic Count: 207 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 806 Content Per Day: 0.12 Reputation: 141 Days Won: 0 Joined: 01/09/2006 Status: Offline Birthday: 10/21/1973 Author Share Posted April 8, 2011 I havent read the book. However, as one who lives with chronic pain, I dont think its fair for someone to just dismiss the effects of pain on someone. Granted some folks take a woe is me pity party attitude, yet living with chronic pain isnt easy either. I hear you. Christ demonstrated compassion for those in pain. It can be rough when trying to get to sleep among other things. Praying for you- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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