God Meets Us in Our Suffering: Hope and Encouragement for Those Journeying Through Cancer

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Rolf A. Jacobson Karl N. Jacobson

God Meets Us in Our Suffering

Name: God Meets Us in Our Suffering
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ISBN: 9781587436932

Hope and Encouragement for Those Journeying Through Cancer

Rolf A. Jacobson, Karl N. Jacobson, Michael Pancoast

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English

Brazos Press, Div of Baker Publishing Group
27 January 2026

Christian life & practice; Personal Christian testimony & inspirational works; Aspects of religion (non-Christian); Coping with death & bereavement

A cancer diagnosis changes everything.

Fear, uncertainty, and suffering become daily realities in the midst of cancer–not just for patients but also for families, friends, and caregivers. Where is God in this? nbsp; Innbsp;

God Meets Us in Our Suffering, three pastors who journeyed through cancer together share their deeply personal stories. With honesty, compassion, and humor, they offer theologically rich reflections on illness and hope. This book explores how

#9679; we can navigate doubt and find strength in the theology of the cross; #9679; God meets us in suffering with grace and power; #9679; Psalm 23 guides us through uncertainty and suffering; and #9679; laughter, love, and community can sustain us in the darkest moments.

For those living with a serious illness and those journeying alongside them, this book offers comfort, courage, and a renewed trust in God's faithfulness.

By: Rolf A. Jacobson
Contributions by: Karl N. Jacobson, Michael Pancoast
Imprint: Brazos Press, Div of Baker Publishing Group
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm,
Weight: 227g
ISBN: 9781587436932
ISBN 10: 1587436930
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 27 January 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Rolf A. Jacobson (PhD, Princeton Theological Seminary) is professor of Old Testament and Alvin N. Rogness Chair of Scripture, Theology, and Ministry at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota. A survivor of childhood cancer, he has lived with disability for more than 40 years and speaks widely on faith and suffering. Karl Jacobson (1969-2024; PhD, Providence Theological School) was a Lutheran pastor, cancer survivor, and theologian known for his deep love of the Psalms. Michael Pancoast (MDiv, Luther Seminary), a cancer survivor, is associate pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Anoka, Minnesota.