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God Meets Us in Our Suffering: Hope and Encouragement for Those Journeying Through Cancer

God Meets Us in Our Suffering: Hope and Encouragement for Those Journeying Through Cancer - Paperback

by Rolf A. Jacobson
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Availability:In StockContributor:Rolf A. Jacobson, Karl N. Jacobson (Contribution by), Michael Pancoast (Contribution by)Publish date:1/27/2026Pages:224
Language:EnglishPublisher:Brazos PressISBN-13:9781587436932ISBN-10:1587436930UPC:9781587436932Book Category:Religion, Self-HelpBook Subcategory:Christian Living, Death, Grief, BereavementBook Topic:Death, Grief, Bereavement, Spiritual GrowthSize:8.10 x 5.30 x 0.80 inchesWeight:0.6504Product ID:SCT4G9EJGB
A cancer diagnosis changes everything.

Fear, uncertainty, and suffering become daily realities in the midst of cancer--not just for patients but also for families, friends, and caregivers. Where is God in this?

In God Meets Us in Our Suffering, three pastors who journeyed through cancer together share their deeply personal stories. With honesty, compassion, and humor, they offer theologically rich reflections on illness and hope. This book explores how

● we can navigate doubt and find strength in the theology of the cross;
● God meets us in suffering with grace and power;
● Psalm 23 guides us through uncertainty and suffering; and
● laughter, love, and community can sustain us in the darkest moments.

For those living with a serious illness and those journeying alongside them, this book offers comfort, courage, and a renewed trust in God's faithfulness.
Language:EnglishPublisher:Brazos PressISBN-13:9781587436932ISBN-10:1587436930UPC:9781587436932Book Category:Religion, Self-HelpBook Subcategory:Christian Living, Death, Grief, BereavementBook Topic:Death, Grief, Bereavement, Spiritual GrowthSize:8.10 x 5.30 x 0.80 inchesWeight:0.6504Product ID:SCT4G9EJGB
Rolf A. Jacobson (PhD, Princeton Theological Seminary) is professor of Old Testament and Alvin N. Rogness Chair of Scripture, Theology, and Ministry at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota. A survivor of childhood cancer, he has lived with disability for more than 40 years and speaks widely on faith and suffering.
Karl Jacobson (1969-2024; PhD, Providence Theological School) was a Lutheran pastor, cancer survivor, and theologian known for his deep love of the Psalms.
Michael Pancoast (MDiv, Luther Seminary), a cancer survivor, is associate pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Anoka, Minnesota.
Publisher: Brazos Press

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Rolf A. Jacobson, Karl N. Jacobson (Contribution by), Michael Pancoast (Contribution by)

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Rolf A. Jacobson

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