Synopsis
The book that J.I. Packer called, "Haunting, deeply pondered, and beautifully written," is changing lives. A Small Cup of Light is the story of an unexpected encounter with God in the desert of despair. Several years ago, Ben Palpant suffered a sudden and massive health collapse that crippled many of his faculties nearly overnight. That experience prompted him to ask the hard questions, like, "What shall we do when confronted with the ache of our suffering in the presence of a living God?" Palpant's story is proof that a relationship with God can be more intimate not in spite of suffering, but because of suffering. A Small Cup of Light is a bold invitation to face God in the darkness. It is a rousing call to the human spirit, offering hope to the hopeless and a song to the suffering.
From the Inside Flap
In his courageous debut release, Ben Palpant asks urgent questions and dares to uncover God's answers. What shall we do when confronted with the ache of our suffering in the presence of a living God? A Small Cup of Light is a bold invitation to face God in the darkness. It is a rousing call to the human spirit, offering hope to the hopeless and a song to the suffering. This book is for all those who are suffering or have suffered. It is for those who long for more joy, a richer life, and deeper walk with God; in other words, it is a book for all of us. A Small Cup of Light chronicles Ben Palpant's two year physical, mental, and spiritual crisis. In a matter of a few weeks, he was reduced to an infant-learning again to read and walk and feed himself. With no clear diagnosis, he was left alone with his questions: "Who am I" and "Why is this happening to me?" This book is his attempt to re-enter that dark season and come to terms with the mystery, brokenness, and hope that he encountered in the wilderness. Perhaps you are fighting cancer or face unemployment. You might still be recovering from the devastation of a failed marriage or have had a child walk away from your beliefs. You may be the victim of violence. Perhaps you live day to day, one breath at a time, with loss: a miscarriage, a spouse's death, a health failure. Join Ben Palpant on a journey to discover what you long for in the darkness: light.
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