Living with Thorns: A Biblical Survival Guide

Like the apostle Paul, do you have a thorn in your life that just won't go away—no matter how many times you've asked God to remove it?

Maybe you're troubled by a strained relationship, a chronic illness, the death of a loved one, a difficult marriage, depression, an addiction, a past abuse—or even a combination of some of these.

As Christians, we are enamored with the success story: converted drug addicts, crumbling marriages restored, miraculous healings. We revel in God's miracles. But, au...