Rejoicing in Lament

At the age of thirty-nine Christian theologian Todd Billings was diagnosed with a rare form of incurable cancer. In the wake of that diagnosis he began grappling with the hard theological questions we face in the midst of crisis: Why me? Why now? Where is God in all of this? This eloquently written book shares Billings's journey struggle and reflections on providence lament and life in Christ in light of his illness moving beyond pat answers toward hope in God's promises. Theologically robust yet eminently practical it engages the open questions areas of mystery and times of disorientation in the Christian life. Billings offers concrete examples through autobiography cultural commentary and stories from others showing how our human stories of joy and grief can be incorporated into the larger biblical story of God's saving work in Christ.