Depression and discouragement can be a natural part of living with a chronic illness. Keeping it under control can be challenging, but not impossible. Some of these books specifically address chronic illness or pain, others focus more on how to cope with suffering, grief, and feeling out of control. There are some amazing books that we know will encourage you on this chronic illness journey. 

When God Interrupts: Finding New Life Through Unwanted Change
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Just $14.00

When we are abandoned by the things we value, when we discover that no matter how much we have gathered we do not have enough, when we realize that even in the currency we value we are very poor, we are ready to start talking to God. Not before. Faith means betting our lives on the grace of God. (page 75)

Is God to Blame?
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Just $14.00

Writing for ordinary Christians, Boyd wrestles with a variety of answers that have been offered by theologians and pastors in the past. He finds that a fully Christian approach must keep the person and work of Jesus Christ at the very center of what we say about human suffering and God's place in it. Yet this is often just what is missing and what . . .

Psalms of Joy
$4.99
Just $1.99

This is one of those little 3" x 2.5" books that we had in the past and people bought 3 and 4 at a time. We're glad to have it back. It features many psalms straight

When Things Go Wrong: A Book of Comfort
$5.00
Just $3.50

When You Are Suffering: A Book of Comfort
$5.00
Just $3.50

When You Have Doubts: A Book of Comfort
$5.00
Just $3.50

If God is so Good Why Do I Hurt so Bad?

Just $4.99
David Biebel's keen insight and experience in human suffering makes this book a must read. Written from a Christian perspective, the material contained in these pages will help you make sense of pain and suffering, while providing hope for your situation. Simply put, this is a great book that I would recommend to anyone going through a difficult time in life.

Don't Waste Your Sorrows: New insight into God's eternal purpose for each Christian in the midst of life's greatest adversities.
Just $9.99

Says Lisa Copen, founder of Rest Ministries, "I've read a a lot of books on suffering and this is one of my all-time favorite books that I refer to frequently and have highlighted in all sorts of colors. It has a deep message but the reading is not difficult-- a plus when you are feeling too tired to jump into something really complicated when you're just looking for encouragement."

The Bumps are What You Climb On: Encouragement for Difficult Days
Warren Wiersbe
Just $10.00

When difficult days obstruct your view, climb higher! Drawing hope from God's promises, Wiersbe's powerful meditations offer encouragement and comfort to anybody facing depression, pain, disappointment, or loneliness. . .

Dealing with Discouragement and Depression
Ray Bentley
Just $3.75

If you're looking for a brief read that will take a realistic look at depression and how to overcome it this booklet is for you. Depression and discouragement are common human conditions. . .

Have You Felt Like Giving Up Lately?
David Wilkerson
Just $4.99

A book from an author that understands feelings of hopelessness.

Overcoming Hurts & Anger, Revised and Expanded: Finding Freedom from Negative Emotions
Just $12.00

For nearly 20 years, this bestseller has provided biblical guidance for dealing with potentially harmful emotions. In this expanded edition, Dr. Carlson (a diligent student of the Bible and specialist in both internal medicine and psychiatry) helps you find balance between over-expression and total internalization.

Why Do Christians Shoot Their Wounded? Helping (Not Hurting) Those with Emotional Difficulties
Just $13.00

This has a harsh title, but the question does need answered? This book is about how many people- Christian included- suffer from real emotional pain and other mental illnesses. How do we change the "pat answers" "the church" gives them? Dr. Carlson tackles this head on!

Why Can't I Make People Understand?
Discovering the Validation Those with Chronic Illness Seek & Why

by Lisa Copen
Just $10.00

"No one get's it!" we all exclaim at one time or another. But if you feel this way on a regular basis you may be in trouble! This book gives you unique insight into why you crave the understanding of those around you when you are suffering.

How to Respond When You Feel Mistreated
$124.99
Just $7.99

"Repay no one evil for evil" (Romans 12:17 NKJV). Easier said than done, right? But that's exactly what John Bevere recommends in How to Respond When You Feel Mistreated.

But You Look So Good!
Sherri Connell
Just $6.00

A Guide to Understanding and Encouraging People with Chronic, Debilitating Illness. A convenient, informative way to educate loved ones about what people with chronic, debilitating illness and pain struggle with, fight for. . .

Nancy Guthrie writes in her latest book, "It's this disappointment with God, or with our experience or understanding of God, that creates real inner conflict. It seems so terribly unspiritual to admit that the Christian life, as we've experienced it so far, does not seem to really be what Jesus meant by "abundant life." It often feels as if we've missed it somehow, as if everybody else must be experiencing something we can't seem to achieve, but we don't want to admit it to ourselves or anyone else."

One Minute Prayers for Those Who Hurt
Just $3.99

This collection of personal prayers and Scriptures leads the weary to rest during a hectic schedule, directs the lost to God's will during confusing times, and leads the broken to the Lord's mending touch.

Love Letters to God: Deeper Intimacy Through Written Prayer
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Just $11.00

This is a beautiful book written by a woman who lives with a chronic illness. An excerpt of this book was in a 2005 issue of HopeKeepers Magazine, Rest Ministries' magazine publication. Through it, discover the joy of pouring your heart out to God---on paper! Written prayers last a lifetime and become tangible testimony of God's love and faithfulness in our lives.

Soon to Be a Major Motion Picture
$12.99
Just $7.99

Donna Partow uses her own "it could have been a major motion picture" life experiences to challenge you to take a closer look at your life. With humorous stories and faith-enriching insights on how to become all you want to be as a follower of Christ, Partow encourages you to revel in the joy of God's grace, no matter where you are

Whisper a Prayer
$10.00
Just $7.99

When you don't know what to pray; when your spirit needs to be uplifted, encourages, and restored--especially in times of need--Whisper a Prayer will help you draw close to the heart of God. Inspiring photography throughout; presentation page.

Cup of Comfort for Christians: Inspirational Stories of Faith
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Just $7.99

The stories in this inspiring collection are pick-me-ups that will soothe and refresh your spirit. Written by people just like you, these uplifting, true stories take you through some of life's most special moments.

Move Over Victoria - I Know the Real Secret
$12.00
Just $10.00

Like most women, you probably have a life filled with modern-day "idols" that attempt to steal your attention and affection from God . .

The One Year Book of HOPE
By Nancy Guthrie
Just $14.00

"AMAZING! This book is packed full of hope! One of my new favorites books that will remain a favorite for a long time!" Lisa Copen, Rest Ministries director.

This book is for anyone who has been hurt in life and would benefit from a hopefilled daily companion. Critically acclaimed author Nancy Guthrie offers insightful daily reflections based on the Word of God to comfort, encourage, and. . .

Holding on to Hope
By Nancy Guthrie
Just $7.00

Shunning platitudes and easy answers, Nancy Guthrie deals head-on with the issues experienced by those who are going through suffering and loss. Through lessons drawn from the story of Job in the Bible, and the experience of. . .

Praying For Purpose For Women
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Just $10.00

This 60-day prayer experience can change a woman's life forever. Sixty influential Christian women—such as author Liz Curtis Higgs...

Conversations on Purpose for Women
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Just $10.00

This book is specifically for those women who want to find another woman who can serve as their purpose partner-helping...

Comfort Prayer: Prayer and Poems to Comfort, Encourage and Inspire by June Cotner
$13.99
Just $7.99 - hardcover

We are starting to hear that more of you enjoy poetry than you had led us to believe. This "comfort book" contains various sections on faith, courage, hope, etc. The faith section has poetry entitled, "Fostering Faith," "I Have Lost Nothing," "To Life," "Dear God, Please Take My Hand..."

Keep Believing: God in
the Midst of Our Deepest Struggles
Ray Pritchard, Erwin W. Lutzer
Just $14.00

Chapters include: When Life Tumbles In, What Then?; The Blessing No One Wants; The Mystery of Unanswered Prayer; Can We Still Believe in Romans 8:28?; The Sensitivity of Jesus; Why God Makes It Hard When It Ought to Be Easy. . .

Mending Your Heart in a Broken World: Finding Comfort in the Scriptures
Patsy Clairemont
$9.99
Just $4.99

If you've heard of Women of Faith, you'll know Patsy Clairemont's amazing sense of humor and wonderful testimony about living with agoraphobia--which literally means "fear of open spaces."

Laughter is the Spice of Life
Patsy Clairmont, Barbara Johnson, and Nicole Johnson, other Women of Faith speakers
$12.99
Just $10.00

Also featured are Marilyn Meberg, Jan Silvious, Luci Swindoll, Kathy Troccoli, Sheila Walsh, Thelma Wells, and others!

Based on the sales performance of She Who Laughs, Lasts!, Don't Stop Laughing Now!, and Look Who's Laughing! (all CBA bestsellers), this brand new book of humor from the speaker team of Women of Faith-America's most popular Christian women's conferences. . .

A Little Inspiration for a
Faith-Filled Day
$8.00
Just $3.99

With insight and inspiration from such varied sources as Oswald Chambers, James C. Dobson, Charles Wesley, Mark Twain, and many more, you're guaranteed to find encouragement for all areas of your life.

A Little Inspiration for a
Prayer-Filled Day
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Enliven your prayer life with the encouraging words and more than ninety quotations on the subject of prayer. You will find their souls lightened.

A Little Inspiration for a
Hope-Filled Day
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Just $3.99

More than ninety quotations on the subject of hope-from the likes of Helen Keller, Joni Eareckson Tada, Norman Vincent Peale, and many others-will give readers insight and encouragement, as well as hope for all areas of your life.

Dancin' Toward the Dawn
Tim Hansel
Just $10.99

Drawing from his own personal experience of suffering through chronic pain, Hansel helps readers find rays of light. . .

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