by Todd Burpo
First published 2018
Todd Burpo examines the nature of God and addresses why life remains difficult despite divine presence. While his previous work Heaven Is for Real explored the afterlife, this book focuses on earthly struggles. Burpo confronts challenging questions that plague believers and skeptics alike. Why do church communities harbor hypocrites? What makes the crucifixion so central to Christian belief? Why do major prayers seem to go unanswered? The author rejects superficial religious platitudes and church jargon in favor of direct truth telling. He approaches these thorny issues with the boldness of his firefighter background, the openness of small town friendship, and the care of pastoral ministry. Burpo articulates the doubts people carry, then provides biblical insight to guide readers toward their next faithful steps. The book offers honest engagement with real spiritual struggles rather than easy answers to complex theological problems.
Genres: religion, non-fiction, spirituality, christian-living
Vibes: intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: religious-questioning
271 pages · Paperback · Whitaker House