BOOK DESCRIPTION
Illness, bereavement, betrayal, and sudden loss can leave a Christian asking, “Why me?” When prayer does not change the circumstances, questions about Jehovah’s care and the value of faithfulness can become especially difficult. Does suffering mean that God has abandoned the believer? How can a person grieve honestly, resist bitterness, and continue making faithful choices while important questions remain unanswered? These concerns require careful answers grounded in what Scripture actually teaches.
In Why Me? When Bad Things Happen to Good People, Edward D. Andrews examines suffering through the Bible’s historical setting, language, and intended meaning. He distinguishes personal responsibility from undeserved harm, explains why obedience does not guarantee immediate comfort, and shows how prayer and Scripture guide responsible action during hardship. The book addresses receiving help, avoiding destructive comparisons, seeking justice without vengeance, and growing through difficulty without calling evil good. Its discussion of tragedy offers practical guidance for comforting the bereaved, helping children understand loss, and sustaining care after the immediate crisis. Written for those who suffer and those who support them, this book directs readers toward continued faithfulness, the resurrection promise, and Jehovah’s assured future without death or pain.
BOOK DETAILS
Publisher: Christian Publishing House (2018, 2026)
Language: English
Paperback: 129 pages
ISBN-10: 1945757957
ISBN-13: 978-1945757952
Item Weight: 8.1 ounces
Dimensions: 6 x 0.38 x 9 inches
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
EDWARD D. ANDREWS (AS in Criminal Justice, BS in Religion, MA in Biblical Studies, and MDiv in Theology) is CEO and President of Christian Publishing House. He has authored over 220+ books. In addition, Andrews is the Chief Translator of the Updated American Standard Version (UASV).