Strength Through Adversity Why Bad Things Happen to Good People

Why did this happen to me? Why now? It seems so unfair! The expressions are familiar; the suffering and trials that prompt such sentiments are universal human experiences. But where are the answers? The wounds of the soul require more than the Band-Aid& philosophies offered by the world; they call for a source of healing that only God can provide. Strength Through Adversity explores those healing principles that God has given to help us understand and endure adversity. Gospel principles, understood and practiced, cannot completely isolate us from hardship and heartaches, the author writes, but they can and do insulate us. Though not pretending to set down all the answers, this book provides a gospel context within which readers can increase their understanding and find comfort amidst their personal trials. Addressing the universal why questions, the author discusses three main causes of suffering man's agency, natural law, and authentic acts of God___ and their relationship to the plan of salvation. But, perhaps more important, the bulk of this book deals with the universal what question, What can a person do to find peace and consolation? Comforting insights from the scriptures and modem-day prophets, many of whom have known great personal suffering in their own lives, provide powerful guidelines for overcoming setbacks and experiencing genuine growth in adversity.