Suffering 

Do you know the difference between the real-world realism of a 'Theology of the Cross' and the shallowness of a 'Theology of Glory' as those are believed in both within Christian and non-Christian circles and practices? This book is "… a gift to the hurting, confused, and curious ...(to) prepare many to marvel at the goodness and grace of God in all circumstances."

"In this world, one thing is certain: Everybody hurts. Suffering may take the form of tragedy, heartbreak, or addiction. Or it could be something more mundane (but no less real) like resentment, loneliness, or disappointment. But there’s unfortunately no such thing as a painless life.

In Glorious Ruin, best-selling author Tullian Tchividjian takes an honest and refreshing look at the reality of suffering, the ways we tie ourselves in knots trying to deal with it, and the comfort of the gospel for those who can’t seem to fix themselves—or others.

This is not so much a book about why God allows suffering or how we should approach suffering—it is a book about the tremendously liberating and gloriously counter-intuitive truth of a God who suffers with you and for you. It is a book, in other words, about the kind of hope that takes the shape of a cross."