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LifeLine Mini-books
Help! I Can't Handle All These Trials
A small book helping people who are experiencing difficulties and trials. Who is in control? Why did this happen? What is God doing? Everyone asks questions like that when they face intense or prolonged trials. The place to find answers is the Bible. In this mini-book, you'll find the answers God gave Job in the book of Job. They will be just what you need to handle your trials with faith, peace, and hope, rather than doubt, confusion, and despair.
- GenresCounselling
64 pages, Paperback
First published March 26, 2012
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April 23, 2023
Ein kleines, aber sehr hilfreiches Büchlein. Unter dem deutschen Titel „Mein Leben ist mir zu schwer“ ist das Büchlein vom EBTC herausgebracht worden. Es gehört zu der Taschenhilfe-Reihe. James gibt anhand des Buches Hiob Antworten auf Fragen, die wir uns alle stellen, wenn wir im Leben mit Schmerz, Leid, Krankheiten usw. herausgefordert werden. Dieses Büchlein ist sehr praktisch geschrieben und hilft, den richtigen Fokus in schwierigen Zeiten zu haben. Der Autor macht deutlich, dass nichts im Leben zufällig geschieht. Jedes Leid im Leben passiert nicht außerhalb der Kontrolle Gottes. Er behandelt auch die Frage, warum Gott Leid zulässt. Anhand der Bibel beantwortet er dann diese Frage. Der Autor gibt auch praktische Ratschläge, wie man während schwierigen Situationen nicht verzweifelt. Am Ende Buches zeigt er auf, wie die persönliche Begegnung zwischen Hiob und Gott die Wendung im Leben von Hiob brachte. Schließlich ermutigt der Autor, wie Hiob an Gott zu glauben. Auch in den schwersten Stunden. Erlebst Du gerade Leid in deinem Leben? Ist dein Leben dir zu schwer? Dann kann dieses Büchlein Dir zur Stütze dienen.
September 29, 2020
Are you looking for a book concerning how to handle the trials of life? This counseling “mini-books” is immensely helpful with this issue. I have previously read four booklets from this series and this title is also another good one from this series. I highly recommend this volume.
In terms of how the book is organized: After the introduction the book consists of four chapters. A conclusion is followed by a section called “Personal Application Projects” and a page titled “Where Can I get Further Help?” which lists other recommended books on this topic. The author tried to center as much as possible his materials based upon his own study of the book of Job. Chapter one asks and answer the question “Who is in control?” Of course the answer is the sovereign Lord. Chapter two answers the question of why did trials and suffering happen in the life of believers. Chapter three then looks at how Job stumbled which is a sober warning to us all that we are not perfect. Chapter four then focuses on the characteristic of what a faith with fear of the Lord looks like.
Overall I really enjoyed this book and found it helpful. In fact I have been going over this book as a devotional and as a tool for devotional discussion with my wife in addition to using this book as a discipleship tool to go over with the high schoolers in my church. My favorite chapter was chapter two that went over what biblical reasons God has given of why people go through trials and suffering. Its vey edifying to be reminded of that! The chapter on how Job stumbled was also very helpful to me as it explains how someone like Job who in the beginning can be spiritually strong yet later on can waver in his faith with things not going his way.
Recommended.
In terms of how the book is organized: After the introduction the book consists of four chapters. A conclusion is followed by a section called “Personal Application Projects” and a page titled “Where Can I get Further Help?” which lists other recommended books on this topic. The author tried to center as much as possible his materials based upon his own study of the book of Job. Chapter one asks and answer the question “Who is in control?” Of course the answer is the sovereign Lord. Chapter two answers the question of why did trials and suffering happen in the life of believers. Chapter three then looks at how Job stumbled which is a sober warning to us all that we are not perfect. Chapter four then focuses on the characteristic of what a faith with fear of the Lord looks like.
Overall I really enjoyed this book and found it helpful. In fact I have been going over this book as a devotional and as a tool for devotional discussion with my wife in addition to using this book as a discipleship tool to go over with the high schoolers in my church. My favorite chapter was chapter two that went over what biblical reasons God has given of why people go through trials and suffering. Its vey edifying to be reminded of that! The chapter on how Job stumbled was also very helpful to me as it explains how someone like Job who in the beginning can be spiritually strong yet later on can waver in his faith with things not going his way.
Recommended.
August 9, 2022
The author masterfully applied a high view of God and solid grasp of the book of Job to draw concise punchy conclusions to the unexpected seemingly senseless trials and problems people face.
January 5, 2026
Excellent work in the book of Job. Excited to utilize this resource more in our counseling at the church!
January 16, 2023
On Sunday at church I was in tears during worship as I called out (internally) to the Lord to help me and my family through knowing I have yet another incurable disease. Thankfully, my church has a book stand with many of the books from this series (LifeLine Mini-Books) available on a myriad of topics. I grabbed this one and read it over the next couple of days.
I found it extremely helpful. In this short book, the author takes us through the Book of Job to encourage us in our trials. It answers questions such as “Why am I suffering?” “Is God mad at me?” “How do I respond?”
I love Job and this may be my favorite overview on it. Despite already being familiar with it, I learned several new things. I quickly handed it over to my husband as I think it will encourage him as it has me. What a great resource! Highly recommended!!
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I found it extremely helpful. In this short book, the author takes us through the Book of Job to encourage us in our trials. It answers questions such as “Why am I suffering?” “Is God mad at me?” “How do I respond?”
I love Job and this may be my favorite overview on it. Despite already being familiar with it, I learned several new things. I quickly handed it over to my husband as I think it will encourage him as it has me. What a great resource! Highly recommended!!
@shepherdpressinc
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