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Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain Uncover the Hidden Potential in Life's Most Common Struggles
By Paul Meier M.D. and David Livingstone Henderson M.D.
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On 3/8 Michael Joshua wrote: By Drs. Paul Meier and David Henderson, Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain is very encouraging as it takes time to explain that pain is NOT the enemy. As a matter of fact, pain can help us become victorious as we struggle in everyday life. Although it is easier to roll over and just cave in under the pressure, ... Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain - Book Review
On 3/1 Valerie Dykstra wrote: By Drs Paul Meier and David Henderson, Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain is instruction and encouragement in moving victoriously beyond the most common struggles in our lives. The "common struggles" addressed are: Injustice, Rejection, Loneliness, Loss, Discipline, Failure, and Death. The conclusion was ... Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain
On 2/17 William Flanagan wrote: When you are in pain, it is hard to see any purpose. But God’s Word promises that “all things work together to good for them that love God.” Not all things are good. Boy, what a hard lesson and reality. Finding Purpose Beyond the Pain is a wonderful guide for those who are hurting, who can’t ... Hope for the Hurting
On 2/9 David Carter wrote: Finding purpose beyond our pain is not a book about physical pain, but rather the emotional pain that we all suffer at some stage in our lives. The authors - Drs Paul Meier and David Henderson - take what they refer to as life's inevitables, and show how by examining and learning from God's word we can ... Book Review – Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain by Meier and Henderson
On 2/7 Vikki Huisman wrote: Book Review: Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain February 7, 2010 by Vikki | Edit Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain, by Paul Meier, MD I’m vaguely familiar with Dr. Meier and his reputation as a Christian counselor. This is the first time I’ve read one of his works. Dr. Meier challenges his readers ... Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain
On 2/4 Julie Arduini wrote: Book Description A revolutionary approach to dealing with life's challenges that guides readers in how to face them and to recognize them as gifts from God. At one time or another everyone finds themselves questioning, "Does God still love me? Is there a purpose for all this pain?" Drs. Meier and Henderson ... Book Review: Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain
On 2/3 Laurie Bostwick wrote: he latest book I've had the pleasure of reading to review for Thomas Nelson Publishers, through the Book Sneeze program, is Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain. I truly enjoyed this book. It hit on every area of life that is likely to cause pain. The stories the authors, Paul Meier, MD and David Henderson, ... Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain, book review
On 2/2 Jamie Rouse wrote: During these trying economic hardships and times of uncertainty, it is hard to think of the purpose of it all. Paul Meier, MD and David L. Henderson, MD discuss how we can do just that in their latest book, "Finding Purpose Beyond our Pain: Uncover the Hidden Potential in Life's Most Common Struggles. ... Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain Book Review
On 2/1 Ronnie Collins wrote: Hardcover: 304 pages Publisher: Thomas Nelson (November 3, 2009) Language: English ISBN-10: 0785229221 ISBN-13: 978-0785229223 I cannot contain my approval of this book. There is truth here that every Christian needs to read and understand. In this book the authors take us on a journey through scripture ... Book Review: Finding Purpose in our Pain
On 1/31 Amy Lawson wrote: Thomas Nelson Publishers sent me the book Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain by Paul Meier and David Henderson for review purposes. I actually received this book about a month before my dad died. It has taken me awhile to read it because I haven’t felt like reading books with weighty themes lately. However, I specifically ... Book Review: Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain
On 1/30 Jeff Miller wrote: Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain: Uncover the Hidden Potential in Life’s Most Common Struggles By: Paul Meier and David Livingstone Henderson Dr.’s Meier and Henderson go into some of life’s biggest struggles and attempt to answer some of the toughest questions surrounding them. If you have ... Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain
On 1/27 Jonathan Stark wrote: At 14 years old I was told that I was failing every subject and that I would need to find a new school. After the first year of Bible College I opened a report card that revealed I had failed three out of my five first year subjects. Looking back, what I learnt from those experiences I wouldn’t change ... Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain by Paul Meier, MD & David L. Henderson, MD
On 1/26 Michelle Seltzer wrote: Pain is no stranger to any person. Everyone faces situations that seem to have ramifications that follow throughout the course of our lives. This is why I chose to read and review Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain by Drs. Paul Meier and David L. Henderson for Thomas Nelson Publishing. This was a wonderful ... Finding Your Purpose Beyond Your Pain
On 1/25 Jermaine Mintuck wrote: Very interesting. I had read about Joseph, one of the stories written in the Bible. This was a very interesting item. I saw that he did not give in to his sense of injustice. But, rather , he had used his dreams to save Egypt from a seven year famine. So, instead of giving up, ... Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain by Paul Meier,MD and David L. Henderson.MD
On 1/22 Remy Diederich wrote: When I sent off for the book, Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain, I was looking forward to reading it. I’ve known about one of the authors (Paul Meier) for years and have enjoyed hearing him on a radio show. He gave very practical advice. As a pastor I have had the opportunity to counsel many people ... Book Review
On 1/21 Jonathan Esterman wrote: This book covers how to overcome pain in life and seek G-d’s purpose to fulfill every empty need and desire. Meier and Henderson cover seven different categories that seem to be the core relations of pain and struggle in our lives: injustice, rejection, loneliness, loss, discipline, failure, and death. ... Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain by Meier & Henderson
On 1/19 Janice Eicholtz wrote: Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain by Paul Meier and David Livingstone HendersonUncovering the hidden potential in life's most common struggles. If you are the type of person who writes notes in margins and uses a highlighter, this is the book for you. I promise you will have something on every page. ... A Book Review
On 1/14 Karin Ristau wrote: Who has never experienced pain? Whether physical, emotional, psychological or spiritual pain, there is probably not a person on the face of this earth who has been pain free. Each person's pain and each response to pain is unique. This book seeks to help the reader 'uncover the hidden ... BOOK REVIEW: FINDING PURPOSE BEYOND OUR PAIN
On 1/14 Loni Vander Stel wrote: I began reading Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain: Uncover the Hidden Potential in Life’s Most Common Struggles well over a month ago. I’ve sticky markers throughout it, and I wish I could share so much with you – but, instead, I hope I can encourage you to put this at the top of your reading list ... Book Review: Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain by Paul Meier, MD & David L. Henderson, MD
On 1/13 Cassandra Frear wrote: The premise of this book is that our pain can set the stage for amazing accomplishments and personal growth. In 270 pages, Paul Meier and David Henderson take the reader through a discussion of common sources of suffering: injustice, rejection, loneliness, loss, discipline, failure, and death. Ideas ... Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain by Paul Meier and David Henderson
On 1/12 Patricia Chadwick wrote: Pain is not the enemy, but a catalyst for growth. That is the premise of FINDING PURPOSE BEYOND OUR PAIN. The authors help the reader get past the physical and emotional pain in their lives by focusing on what we can learn from the painful experience and how it can help them grow and change. I found ... Interesting Take
On 1/12 Beth Milinski wrote: It is an awesome book that talks about the things in life that we can’t control and how to use those things as positives rather than negatives. It explains why God allows pain and suffering and how to not just ask why but to use it to draw closer to Him to get through these things. Very well written. ... for anyone who has every experienced pain
On 1/11 Sherry D'Ambrosio wrote: Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain by Paul Meier and David L. Hendersonhttp://www.thomasnelson.com/consumer/product_detail.asp?sku=0785229221&title=Finding_Purpose_Beyond_Our_PainDoctors Meier and Henderson,two Christian therapists thoroughly integrate Biblical scripture into their guidelines for coping ... Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain: a review
On 1/10 Craig Owens wrote: I’ve been a fan of Dr. Paul Meier for quite some time, and his latest book – coauthored with Dr. David Henderson – kept me cheering. Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain explores seven areas that prompt some of the deepest soul-searching and some of the stickiest questions that humans face. There are ... Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain (book review)
On 1/8 Ronel Sidney wrote: At one time or another everyone finds themselves questioning, "Does God still love me? Is there a purpose for all this pain?" Drs. Meier and Henderson teach readers how to face painful struggles head-on in a way that allows them to grow and mature emotionally and spiritually. In this timely book they ... Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain
On 1/7 Joan Nienhuis wrote: God uses everything, even pain, to bring about good things in our lives. We will never have a pain free life this side of heaven. Rather than avoiding pain, we can see it as our ally, pointing us to Christ. The authors look at seven areas in our lives that cause pain: injustice, rejection, loneliness, ... Finding Purpose Beyond Your Pain by Meier and Henderson
On 1/7 Denise Lee wrote: Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain - Uncover the hidden potential in life's most common strugglesWritten by Paul Meier, MD and David L. Henderson, MDPublished by Thomas Nelson PublishersISBN: 978-0-7852-2922-3http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?item_no=229220&item_code=WW&netp_id=613953&event=ESRCN&view=detailsIn ... Finding Purpose Beyond our Pain by Paul Meier, MD and David Henderson, MD
On 1/1 Jennifer James wrote: Trying to get past the things that hold us back, can be very difficult. Shifing blame and holding on to negative emotions can cause us to harden. This book helps explain how extreme things such as death, and pain are a normal part of life and we need to experience them in order to grow. It's how we ... Finding Purpose
On 12/31 Teri Kelsey wrote: Having recently placed my Mom in a seniors home and lost both my father and husband, I feel qualified to comment on this book. It's divided into sections of four chapters each, one section devoted to each of seven issues: injustice, rejection, loneliness, loss, failure, discipline, death. At the end ... A Quick Book Look -- Pain and Loss
On 12/30 Melissa Teakell wrote: Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain, Uncovering the hidden potential in life's most common struggles is a look into the issues of: Injustice, Rejection, Loneliness, Loss, Discipline, Failure, and Death. The authors define the pain associated with each struggle, going into the deeper issues, and then go on ... Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain by Paul Meier, MD & David L. Henderson, MD - Book Review
On 12/29 Vicki Small wrote: Title: Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain: Uncover the Hidden Potential in Life's Most Common StrugglesAuthors: Paul Meier, M.C., and David L. Henderson, M.D.Publisher: Thomas Nelson, 2009281 pp. (including Notes) Every now and then I read a book that is so full of wisdom, insight, ... Purpose Beyond the Pain
On 12/29 Brenda Wood wrote: Finding Purpose Beyond our Pain by Paul Meier, MD and David L. Henderson, MD That’s the big question isn’t it. Is there any purpose for the awful things we go through? Is there any purpose for the terrible things that happen to us?The authors strive to lay out the truth for us. Yes, indeed. The ... Finding Purpose beyond our pain
On 12/28 Gary Shadle wrote: So I just read the book "Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain" by Paul Meier, MD and David L. Henderson, MD. The book goes through several struggles we deal with every day and gives us guidelines on how to deal with them. They cover injustice, rejection, loneliness, loss, discipline, failure, and death. The ... Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain by Paul Meier MD and David L. Henderson MD
On 12/27 Cindy Spicer wrote: Today, I am writing a review in hopes that you will read a new book entitled, FINDING PURPOSE BEYOND OUR PAIN. The authors are Dr. Paul Meier and Dr. David Henderson. Both authors are Christian medical doctors specializing in psychiatry. This book covers seven "inevitables" of life......injustice, rejection, ... Review: Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain
On 12/23 Mara Burke wrote: Thomas Nelson sent me a copy of the book “Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain” to review. I had hoped to have it completed long before now. Unfortunately, life happens and we don’t always get to do what we want. The premise of the book by Drs. Paul Meier and David Henderson is that pain is not ... Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain
On 12/22 Stephen Wright wrote: Nobody likes pain, but everyone experiences it. So how do we handle it? Do we let it paralyze and discourage us? Do we question why God allowed it to happen? I just finished reading Finding Purpose beyond Our Pain by Drs. Paul Meier and David Henderson. They contend that pain’s purpose is to lead ... Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain
On 12/22 Heather Berrien wrote: I recently had the pleasure of reading a wonderful book - "Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain" by Dr. Paul Meier.As someone who has struggled with understanding pain in my life as well as great disappointment, this book really helped me and gave me biblical reassurance as well as practical reassurance.This ... Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain by Paul Meier
On 12/21 Anne Hardy wrote: Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain This book is described as a guide to dealing with life's challenges from a Christian perspective. Readers are encouraged to acknowledge and face difficulties such as injustice, rejection, loneliness, loss, discipline, failure and death with God’s guidance. Life’s ... Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain
On 12/21 Jennifer Barton wrote: Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain is one of the best non-fiction books I have read in a long time. It is written by two Christian psychiatrists and I must admit that psychology has not been one of my favorite areas of study. I say that not because I don’t believe in it but because I think it has brought ... Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain
On 12/20 Shelley Doss wrote: Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain -- is there anyone living on earth who could not use information like this? We all deal with some kind of pain at least some of the time. Drs Meier and Henderson have much solid, biblical advice for doing more than enduring the various sorts of pain to which humans are ... Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain, by Paul Meier, M.D. & David L. Henderson, M.D.
On 12/19 Mike Brandes wrote: “Pain is not the enemy,” emphatically stated in the book, Finding Purpose Beyond our Pain by Paul Meier, MD and David L. Henderson, MD. This book fully identifies with the axiom; “everyone can get something from this book.” The problem lies in the fact that while everyone can get something out of the book, there ... Pain is not the Enemy
On 12/18 Millie Copper wrote: I'm very excited to be able to complete my first book review. This review was for Thomas Nelson Publishers who sent me the book free of charge for the purpose of reviewing.To be honest, I wasn't expecting to find much in the book Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain by Paul Meier, MD and David L. Henderson, ... Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain Book Review
On 12/17 Jason Brueckner wrote: The two writers approach, with a perspective based in Scripture, the seven most common struggles. The discussions include: Injustice; Rejection; Loneliness; Loss; Discipline; Failure; and Death. The chapters, for the most part, are laid out with an explanation of what will be covered, how one typically ... Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain: Uncover the hidden potential in life’s most common struggles by Paul Meier, MD and David L. Henderson, MD
On 12/15 Gil Alden wrote: This book is about dealing effectively with “seven universal struggles”: injustice, rejection, loneliness, loss, discipline, failure, and death. Each section of the book explores the problems caused by each struggle and then provides steps and practical encouragement toward overcoming each struggle. ... Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain by Paul Meier, MD, and David L. Henderson, MD
On 12/15 Ashleigh Lankford wrote: Book review for Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain: Uncover the Hidden Potential in Life's Most Common Struggles by Paul Meier, MD and David L. Henderson, MD Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain: Uncover the Hidden Potential in Life's Most Common StrugglesThis book was written by two psychiatrists, who listen ... Book Review: Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain
On 12/13 Daniel Kam wrote: Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain: Uncover the Hidden Potential In Life’s Most Common Struggles, Paul Meier and David L. Henderson bring a psychological perspective to theodicy. Any attempt by one discipline to bring sense to the complex issues that the book addresses will have both strengths ... Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain (Book Review)
On 12/13 Rick Hanzlik wrote: With each type of pain, they delve into what causes the pain and why we feel the way we do. Then they address a means of dealing with it through self examination and scripture. It is refreshing to read a "self-Help" book that actually refers to scripture to guide us through the pain. Each of the seven ... Finding Purpose Beyond the Pain
On 12/11 Bridget Hopper wrote: I've had my share of difficult times and at first, I was unable to see how I would ever be happy again. I thing everyone, at some point, feels like their life is over because of loss or rejection. It's all part of being human. If you didn't experience pain, how can you ever fully appreciate happiness? ... Review: Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain by Paul Meier, MD and David L. Henderson, MD
On 12/10 Stephanie Goddard wrote: Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain is a great book that can provide valuable information for everyone. Every person faces pains of different kinds in this life, and this book address pain in such a way that no matter what pain a person is dealing with, this book gives insight and ... Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain
On 12/8 Carole Ledbetter wrote: Books on pain and struggle appeal to many people because we all go through difficulties in our lives. This one is especially timely, given the current economic slowdown, middle-east wars, unemployment, and other problems confronting society. While the book doesn’t address these problems directly, ... What Doesn't Kill You Might Make You Strong
On 12/7 Mark Kim wrote: I've never been interested enough to pursue a career in psychology, but I've always had a penchant to understand others and human nature. As part of the Thomas Nelson blogger's program, every here and now there's a book that will be published that piques my interest. Why choose to review Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain? One ... Finding Purpose Beyond our Pain
On 12/7 Kristine McGuire wrote: Every person experiences pain in their life in some form or other. Loss of a job. Illness. Death of a family member or friend. Divorce There are many situations we face in life which can be difficult to understand and certainly hard to walk through with faith. In Finding Purpose Beyond Our ... Book Review ~ Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain
On 12/7 Kathleen Smith wrote: Finding Purpose Beyond Our PainBy Paul Meier, MD and David Henderson, MDPublished by: Thomas Nelson PublishersDo you ever wonder how some people simply can move through the difficulties that come our way while others struggle barely able to keep their head above the turbulent water that seeks to devour ... Pain is Not the Enemy! ~ Book Review
On 12/7 Danny Bixby wrote: Note: I'm reviewing this book as part of the Thomas Nelson Book Reviewer ProgramIn the immortal words of Westley of The Princess Bride, "Life is pain. Anyone who says differently is selling something."In Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain, the authors address pain that comes into our lives through 7 different ... Review: Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain
On 12/7 Christa Yanosik wrote: Confession: This book surprised me. I picked up the book for review figuring that being in the ministry it would make a good tool in assisting and counseling others through their pain, and through struggles that they may be facing. What I was not prepared for was the wonderful way they addressed issues ... Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain
On 12/3 Joshua Shiver wrote: As a Thomas Nelson Book Review Blogger, I was given the opportunity to review "Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain" by Paul Meier, MD and David L. Henderson, MD. In this book, both authors write about how we as Christians can find purpose in the pain we experience. Specifically, they point out that "the ... Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain
On 12/1 Michelle Gills wrote: Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain by Paul Meier M.D. and David Livingstone Henderson M.D. is a good book to begin your journey to healing of your past. Instead of running away from the hurts, instead the authors teach you how to stand and face what you've been through, embrace it and use it as a ... Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain By Paul Meier M.D. and David Livingstone Henderson M.D.
On 12/1 Bethany LeBedz wrote: If you’re looking for a bunch of empty platitudes about suffering through God’s will, don’t read Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain by Drs. Paul Meier and David Henderson. Pain and problems WILL occur in our lives, but just as a physical pain sends us to a physician to root out its source, so should ... Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain
On 12/1 Less Taken wrote: Do you ever Wonder why Life Hurts so much, why we have to go through so much pain, how to deal with any of the following? * Injustice * Rejection * Loneliness * Loss * Discipline * Failure * Death This is a wonderful text on getting beyond the pain and self pity that always seems to threaten swallow ... Clinical but Helpful
On 11/29 Nancy Famolari wrote: Finding Purpose Beyond our pain is a very balanced and helpful look at why God allows pain in the world. When we are in the midst of a difficult life situation, we are often tempted to ask the question: Why me, God? This book gives an answer. Pain is an opportunity to grow and to find a better relationship ... Finding God's Purpose in Our Pain
On 11/28 Cindy Downes wrote: How many times have we asked questions like, “Why did God allow that innocent child to be abused?” “How can I deal with this failure?” or “How can I live without my spouse?” Meier deals with these questions and more in his latest book, Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain. As Meier says, everyone ... Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain
On 11/28 Carrie Parker wrote: Pain is gain! Sound like a Physical fitness regime? Sure it does, but this author is talking about your emotional fitness regime. Two medical Doctors take you on a tour of the seven “inevitables” that will touch everyone’s life at some point and then offer a biblical alternative to what is the ... Encouraging for anyone facing the seven "inevitables"
On 11/27 Keith Ellis wrote: Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain “Uncover the Hidden Potential in Life's Most Common Struggles” by Paul Meier M.D. and David Livingstone Henderson M.D. is a fresh look at the age old question, “Why does God allow pain?” However, this Christian psychiatric team goes beyond the question “why” ... Finding Purpose Beyound Our Pain
On 11/27 Angela Parsley wrote: Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain was provided to me free by Thomas Nelson for book review. This title is about exactly what the title states. If you live long you will sooner or later experience some sort of pain. This book teaches you how to have a Godly perspective on it. It is divided into categories ... Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain by Paul Meier and David Henderson
On 11/26 Carly Kendall wrote: Pain is a part of every person’s life. There is no way to avoid pain. Instead, we need to learn how to turn painful situations into an opportunity to grow. Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain covers seven of the most common types of pain: injustice, rejection, loneliness, loss, discipline, failure, and ... Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain by Paul Meier, MD and David L. Henderson, MD
On 11/26 Ronne Rock wrote: “Life is pain, Highness. Anyone who says differently is selling something.” – The Princess Bride. Perhaps it was the word “pain” boldly printed in red on the cover of the book that drew me to Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain, the latest book by Dr. Paul Meier (co-authored with Dr. David L. ... Clear and Balanced.
On 11/23 Rick Rouse wrote: Title: Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain Authors: Paul Meier, MD and David L. Henderson, MD ISBN: 978-0785229223 Pages: 304 Ever since the fall of man in the Garden of Eden, we humans have had to endure pain of various types and intensities over the course of our lifetimes. Of course none of us look forward to pain or enjoy ... Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain by Drs. Paul Meier and David L. Henderson
On 11/21 Leaving a Mark wrote: This is a good little book. Actually, at 281 pages, it isn’t so little. With sections on injustice, rejection, loneliness, loss, discipline, failure and death, the book covers a lot of ground. Authors Paul Meier, M.D. and David L. Henderson, M.D. aim to help readers find purpose in the midst of ... Book Review: Finding Purpose Beyond our Pain
On 11/20 Will Turner wrote: Paul Meier and David L. Henderson, Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain: Uncovering the hidden potential in life’s most common struggles (Thomas Nelson, 2009). NOTE: I am reviewing this book as a member of Thomas Nelson’s Book Review Blogger program (http://brb.thomasnelson.com/). Pain is not the enemy. ... Finding Purpose Beyond our Pain
On 11/20 Barbara Schoeneberger wrote: This book helps people understand and act on the potential for growth through seven common sources of pain in life. Biblically based but with practical approaches to dealing with injustice, rejection, loneliness, loss, discipline, failure, and death, the authors challenge us to discover the lessons ... Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain by Paul Meier, M.D. and David L. Henderson, M.D.
On 11/20 Sarah Wells, MD wrote: Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain: Uncover the Hidden Potential in Life’s Most Common StrugglesBy Paul Meier, MD and David L. Henderson, MDThis book is written by two Christian psychiatrists who are also on faculty at Dallas Theological Seminary, and throughout the book they draw on their experiences ... Book Review: Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain
On 11/17 shirley watts wrote: Because I am taking college courses in Christian Counseling, I was very excited to read this book! I certainly was not disappointed! This Book "Finding Purpose Beyond our Pain" was everything I had hoped it would be. Whether you are a certified counselor or a friend trying to help someone, you will be ... Book Review for Thomas Nelson!
On 11/16 Chris Horton wrote: Pain. That one word can bring fear and paralysis to most human beings. We try as best we can to avoid it, withdraw ourselves from it and escape it through medication. It can come in many forms: physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual. So how do we cope with it? How does it mix with our faith? ... Book Review: Finding Purpose Beyond our Pain
On 11/16 Gina Flynn wrote: I received the book Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain by Drs. Paul Meier and David Henderson from Thomas Nelson Books for the purpose of reading the book and then blogging about my opinion of it. When I first picked up this book I assumed the intended audience was those who are in the midst of intense ... Book Review - Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain
On 11/16 Doylene Brents wrote: A book often offers comfort better than a spouse or a friend. This book might just be that blessing to many readers. This book is wonderful on so many levels. It connects examples from the Bible with the problems we are going through in very useful ways. I think the book is easy to read and easy to ... Book Review Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain
On 11/15 Loren McGhee wrote: I just LOVE how the Lord brings things into your life at the PRECISE time when you need it most! But that is just how OUR Father is....HE just loves us so. For me, this book came at such an appropriate time! Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain ~ Uncover the hidden potential in life's most common struggles ... Book Review
On 11/14 Sharon Seeberger wrote: Expecting a contemporary Paul Tournier, this book being written by physicians, I was initially disappointed that Meier and Henderson didn’t discuss physical pain, focusing instead on what they define as the 7 universal struggles (injustice, rejection, loneliness, loss, discipline, failure, and death). ... Purpose Beyond Pain
On 11/12 Patricia Janes wrote: As a member of the Thomas Nelson Review Blogger program http://brb.thomasnelson.com/ , I had the opportunity to review this spiritually motivating book, Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain. Consider the two verses, Psalm 34:4 “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear ... Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain by Paul Meier, MD and David L. Henderson, MD
On 11/12 Elizabeth Nead wrote: An excellent book. Unless you never struggle with emotional pain and hurt feelings. But then how could you empathize with anyone else? Really! Think about it. Is there purpose for our pain? Perhaps not; but we could certainly gain from the experience and that is what this book is all about. Pain from ... looking beyond the moment
On 11/12 Richard Jones wrote: Does your suffering ever seem senseless? These two doctors plan to help you navigate this suffering and find purpose in Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain.This book is broken down into 7 parts:Rejection LonelinessLossDisciplineFailure DeathWithin each part are 4 sub-chapters that deal with a particular ... Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain by Paul Meier, MD & David L. Henderson, MD
On 11/12 Cherie Hill wrote: Book Review by Cherie Hill (Thomas Nelson Book Review Blogger)"Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain," by Dr. Meier and Dr. Henderson offers an insightful perspective of suffering. Everyone endures pain and suffering, but not everyone grasps the good that can come from it; unless they come to understand the ... All Things For Good
On 11/12 Jonathan Hill wrote: Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain: Uncovering the Hidden Potential in Life’s Most Common Struggles by Dr. Paul Meier and Dr. David L. Henderson is a great book for readers who are looking to see a greater purpose in the painful moments of life. Through out this book the authors challenge the reader to not seek ... Review: Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain
On 11/12 Corey Parish wrote: Many times in life we fail to see the perspective of God in our pain. We fail to see that a new child is born out of the pains of child-bearing. We fail to see that branches need to be pruned in order for the blossoming of new plants to occur. Let’s regain the perspective of a God who loves enough ... "Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain": Book Review
On 11/8 Sheri Newton wrote: Thanks to Thomas Nelson Book Review Blogger program I was able to review the book Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain by Paul Meier, MD and David Livingstone Henderson, MD. I chose to review this book because everyone needs a little help with finding the purpose to our pain sometimes, and I’m not ashamed ... Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain by Paul Meier, MD and David L. Henderson MD
On 11/7 Jody Faul wrote: If you are dealing with any kind of pain in life and struggling to find answers to “Why me?” then this book would be a great place to start. The writer’s, Drs. Paul Meier and David Henderson, do an excellent job of explaining how there is often a purpose or lesson behind every kind of pain (Injustice, ... Book Review: Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain by Paul Meier & David Henderson
On 11/7 Janet Hovis wrote: "Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain" is one of the hardest books I have ever read, but I highly recommend it. Maybe it was so hard to read because it was hitting too close to home. It took a long time for me to finish reading this book, but it was not because the words were difficult to understand. I simply ... Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain by Paul Meier and David L. Henderson (a book review)
On 11/5 Kelly Hager wrote: The thesis with this book is that hard times can either bring you closer to God or drive you farther from God. When bad things happen, it tends to be for one of two reasons: 1) God is using these incidents to improve you in some way. For instance, if you have a problem with patience, perhaps you ... Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain
On 11/5 Petula Wright wrote: On My Bookshelf"Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain: Uncover the Hidden Potential Beyond Our Pain," by Paul Meier, MD and David L. Henderson, MD, was written to teach readers how to confidently face painful struggles in a way that allows growth as well as emotional and spiritual maturity. The book explores ... Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain by Doctors Meier and Henderson
On 11/5 Curtis Cecil wrote: “Finding Purpose in the Pain”“I will not cause pain without allowing something new to be born,” says the Lord. – Isaiah 66:9 NCV…Those words start the introduction to this book. It was without thinking that I brought this book with me this week. On Monday I took off from our Southern Maryland ... Finding Purpose Byond our Pain by Meier and Henderson
On 11/5 Nikki Mitchell wrote: I have to say off the bat that this is one of the best books I have read in such a long time! Just a little back ground I have been disabled with back issues so I thought this book would somehow explain to me why I am in such a great amount of pain since I am a Christian I should not have to be in pain ... Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain
On 11/5 David LaDuke wrote: Pain and suffering offer possibly the biggest challenge to our faith. Why does God allow us to experience pain? Paul Meier and David Henderson provide answers to our questions about pain in their new book Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain. Meier and Henderson consider seven of our most common struggles, ... Finding Pain Beyond Our Purpose
On 11/3 Jeremy Wheeler wrote: Is there really a purpose for all this pain? If you take a step back and look at the situation you may just find out that your pain is a stepping stone to your best moment in life yet! If we take time to step away from our pain we can find its purpose. Instead of fighting the pain through drugs and ... Painful Purpose
On 11/2 Amy Looby wrote: This book is about seeing God and His purpose in the midst of trials and pain. This book is not going to tell you how to avoid pain, but it will help you if you are struggling with one of the 7 life challenges is addresses (Injustice, Rejection, Loneliness, Loss, Discipline, Failure, Death). It is informative ... Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain
On 11/1 Wesley Dowler wrote: Finding Purpose Beyond our Pain explores the how we should deal with the less than perfect aspects of life. It is a practical book because it does not primarily focus on why evil is in the world or how an afterlife will justify pain; rather, it tries to determine what people should do given the fact suffering ... Finding Purpose Beyond our Pain
On 11/1 Jonathan Aigner wrote: Finding Purpose Behind Our Pain: Uncover the Hidden Potential in Life's Most Common Struggles by Drs. Paul Meyer and David Henderson is intended to be a motivational work. Its purpose is to encourage those experiencing pain or struggling with past hurt to turn their struggles around into something positive.The ... Finding Purpose Behind Our Pain
On 10/31 Leigh Warmbrand wrote: "Paul Meier and David Henderson are trained MD Christian counselors. In their latest book, Finding Purpose Beyond our Pain, there are seven areas that all people go through in struggling: injustice, rejection, loneliness, loss, discipline, failure and death. There book provides insight and direction ... overcoming personal struggles
On 10/31 Joshua Olds wrote: Pain. We've all been there. Physical, emotional, or spiritual...we live in a fallen world and thus experience pain. It's almost universally regarded as a negative thing. Pain = Bad, we say. But is it really? Is there a purpose to pain? And if so, what is it? In this book, Drs. Paul Meier and David Henderson ... Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain - Paul Meier and David Henderson
On 10/31 Judy Joyce wrote: This book, by two psychologists, take on the topic of finding purpose in our pain by not only utilizing their skillsets as practicing professionals but also by turning to God for comfort. Their practices are not only based on educational scripts and professional experience but also on taking the Bible, ... Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain by Paul Meier & David Henderson Book Review
On 10/29 Alex Sofet wrote: In “Finding Purpose Beyond our Pain” I was slightly disappointed. Psychiatrists Paul Meier and David Henderson explain ways of getting through our pain. They used biblical versus to show how pain is something that’s not god or bad and tell that every person has gone through pain before. Their ways of getting through the ... Finding Purpose Beyond our Pain
On 10/29 Lenore Webb wrote: I hate suffering from depression. It tangles me up in knots and causes great anguish in my life. And when I spend as much time alone as so often happens then I can fall into depression very quick. Then I question why this is happening to me.I am sure you have been there before. Wondering if your ... Finding Purpose beyond our Pain
On 10/29 Janet Reeves wrote: This is one of those rare books that I just want to go out and purchase several copies of to give to people I know. The pages were overflowing with helpful and encouraging information. As I went about my days after reading portions from the book, I found myself, several times, recalling passages to apply ... Book Review: Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain
On 10/27 Martha Fry wrote: Ever wonder why God puts you through so much pain if He loves you so much? Then its time to snuggle under the covers and crack open the crisp pages of "Finding Purpose Beyond our Pain." Paul Meier and David Henderson offers vital insight that will help any reader shed a new perspective on life's harsh ... Finding Purpose Beyond our Pain by Paul Meier & David Henderson
On 10/27 Elizabeth Kelso wrote: Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain Uncover the Hidden Potential in Life's Most Common Strugglesby Paul Meier M.D. and David Livingstone Henderson M.D.The title of the introduction chapter is entitled: The Light Beyond Our Seven Universal Struggles. Each subsequent chapter deals with the struggles that all ... Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain - Book Review
On 10/22 Jenni Baier wrote: Pain is inevitable… but it doesn’t have to be permanent. This book walks the reader through seven universal struggles that cause pain: Injustice, Rejection, Loneliness, Loss, Discipline, Failure, and Death. The authors share stories from their own lives, as well as other examples of individuals ... Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain by Paul Meier and David L Henderson
On 10/22 Mary Hollingsworth wrote: It was my honor to edit this excellent book by Drs. Paul Meier (founder of the famous Meier Clinics) and David Henderson (psychiatrist and professor of biblical counseling at Dallas Theological Seminary). And I found it refreshingly different and insightful in its approach to dealing with pain compared ... Embracing God's Purposes for Your Pain
On 10/22 Nikki Lyman wrote: This is one of those books that you should read before you're in a situation where you need to find great healing from pain. Although Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain is a great step to healing, it would help to have this reminder before you're actually in the situations. Then again, it would also be ... Healing with grace
On 10/21 Chris Lewis wrote: Within this book, Drs. Paul Meier and David Henderson work hard to bring the reader beyond the surface to examine God's hand in the struggles that all of us deal with on a daily basis. They even challenge us to move beyond the pain to see what the underlying meaning behind the pain may be and what God ... Finding Peace Through Pain
On 10/16 Will Norrid wrote: In Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain, Drs. Paul Meier and David Henderson attempt to add to the conversation regarding God’s hand in the refining work of pain in our lives. Pain, they insist, is not always a bad thing, and in fact, maybe be the warning sign that motivates us to make much needed emotional ... Not too deep, not too bad