For those who face loss or suffering too painful for human words to satisfy, these daily reflections offer hope, encouragement, support, and inspiration from Scripture. Forged in the crucible of their own personal suffering and loss, the authors take their readers through nearly every book of the Bible-Genesis to Revelation-showing how God longs to comfort and guide us in the midst of our present trials and loss.

JAN AND DAVE DRAVECKY founded Endurance with Jan & Dave Dravecky (formerly Outreach of Hope) in 1991 in response to the overwhelming needs expressed by hurting people who were encouraged by the Dravecky's faith through Dave's battle with cancer. His treatment included amputating his left arm, a devastating blow to a major league pitcher.

JONI EARECKSON TADA is Founder and CEO of Joni and Friends, a ministry that brings practical help and gospel hope to people with disabilities around the world. She is an artist and author of numerous bestselling books, including Joni, The Practice of the Presence of Jesus, and Keeping Faith When Life Hurts. Joni and her husband, Ken, live in southern California.