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21 Reasons Bad Things Happen to Good People by Dave Earley
Understanding the Goodness of God in a Suffering World

We’ve all been there. Whether we acknowledge God’s existence or not, whether our faith is weak or strong, at one time or another we all face the reality of the fallen human condition. It can be one of the greatest stumbling blocks to finding true faith in God: If God is good, why does He allow so much suffering? If He really is the one all-powerful God, why doesn’t He put a stop to evil? How can the God of love allow hatred to triumph?

It isn’t surprising that we struggle with this issue. At first glance, there doesn’t seem to be a logical or satisfactory explanation for why horrible things happen to good people. Why do some struggle with poverty and others die from terrible diseases? Why do all manner of natural disasters ravage the earth, leaving destruction in their wake? Why do innocent babies die before they even have a chance to live? Why are people robbed and raped, abused and murdered? And how is it possible, in this day and age, that Christians are still tortured and killed for their faith?

Author Dave Earley addresses these tough questions and more with frankness, honesty, and compassion in 21 Reasons Bad Things Happen to Good People. Carefully based on scripture, this latest release in the “21” series from Barbour Publishing explores twenty-one key reasons that human suffering occurs―and shares true stories of real people who have experienced some of life’s greatest trials.

There are no easy answers, but these insightful chapters will challenge you to think outside of the box. When bad things happen, is it possible that God is preparing us for greater blessing? Might He want to change our perspective or refine our faith? Perhaps He wants to expose the condition of our hearts. Whether you have experienced great loss and suffering in your own life or witnessed the heartache of others, it is important to consider that sometimes things aren’t quite what they seem. 21 Reasons Bad Things Happen to Good People offers readers encouragement and the strength to persevere through the pain and find victory.

About the Author
Dave Earley has written several books including The 21 Most Effective Prayers of the Bible. He and his wife, Cathy, have three sons: Daniel, Andrew, and Luke. Dr. Earley is the director of Ministry Training for Liberty Theological Seminary. He is a popular speaker on the subjects of prayer, spiritual formation, leadership, small groups, and church health and multiplication.

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