Struck Down but Not Destroyed!: A Christian Response to Chronic Illness and Pain

The author lives with a chronic illness and explains the emotional and spiritual struggles that, as Christians, we encounter when we are diagnosed with an illness. The best book by far that answers the basic questions such as Why must we suffer? and What about healing? Simple yet provocative reading for the seeker, new Christian or the lifetime Christian. Wiegand's perspective is unique and makes this book a true gem: he is a licensed minister, Christian counselor and has lived since childhood with a chronic illness. An excerpt worth noting:It doesn't matter is individuals were recently diagnosed and are now struggling to understand the illness and its limitations, or if they have had the condition of their entire lives; chronic illness changes their perception of who they are. As the truth of their chronic illness gradually begins to dawn on them, they begin to question their identity.It doesn't matter if God instantly heals them or, if they have to live with their illness for the rest of their lives, they will never be the same. Once someone has been touched by unrelenting pain and the uncertainty of tomorrow, his/her life changes forever. After living in the shadow of death, even if only for a little while, it causes them, like Jesus, to be transformed into 'a man of sorrows and familiar with suffering. (Is. 53:3) (p. 74)."If I could mail every person who contacts us a gift, it would be Struck Down. My copy is nearly highlighted in every color of ink from all of the times I've sat down and red it again. It's a must read!" Lisa Copen, Rest Ministries founder