10 Questions about Pain and Suffering: 30 Devotions for Kids, Teens, and Families

By Beth Broom

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Format: Paperback

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10 Questions about Pain and Suffering: 30 Devotions for Kids, Teens, and Families

By Beth Broom

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Written Especially for Ages 8–14, This Devotional Tackles 10 Important Questions about Suffering

Everyone has questions about religion, but when you’re young, finding the answers can be difficult. Some books are too complex and others don’t dive deeply enough into the faith topics that matter most to kids and younger teens. So where can young readers go to grow in their understanding of God and his word?

The 10 Questions series invites children ages 8–14 to investigate spiritual questions and provides reliable theological and practical answers on their level. In this volume, Beth M. Broom offers biblical answers about the origin and purpose of suffering, helping young readers navigate their pain, seek comfort in God, and help others in their distress. 
 
Each 10 Questions book presents 10 vital questions about one important topic, exploring each question in 3 short devotions. Kids can work through the 30 readings in any order they choose. Written to be read alone or with family, 10 Questions about Pain and Suffering is the perfect way for middle-grade readers to start or end each day reflecting on the things of God.

  • Faith-Building Devotional for Kids and Teens: With 30 devotional readings, prayers, and reflection questions, this book makes a great supplement to regular Bible study 
  • Comprehensive: The 10 questions range from the content of the Bible to the experience of living out your personal faith 
  • Flexible: The 10 questions can be read in any order—alone or as a family 
  • Part of the 10 Questions Series: Other volumes will cover topics including salvation, the Bible, identity, and technology

Author:

Beth Broom

Beth Broom is a licensed professional counselor supervisor (LPC-S) and certified clinical trauma professional, level 2 (CCTP-II). She is the executive director of Bridgehaven Counseling Associates, a nonprofit counseling practice in Raleigh, North Carolina. Beth is the founder and director of Christian Trauma Healing Network, a nonprofit organization that equips Christian helpers to care for trauma survivors. She cohosts Counsel for Life, a podcast engaging in conversations about mental health and the Christian life. Beth is married to Kenny and has three children, Sarah, Levi, and Elijah.

Product Details

Format: Paperback
Page Count: 96
Size: 5.25 in x 8.0 in
Weight: 10.0 ounces
ISBN-10: 1-4335-9893-0
ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-9893-7
ISBN-UPC: 9781433598937
Published: October 14, 2025

Table of Contents

Series Preface
Introduction
 
Chapter 1: What Is Suffering?
Chapter 2: What Is the Reason Suffering Happens?
Chapter 3: If God Is Good, Why Does He Let Bad Things Happen?
Chapter 4: Do Christians Have Less Suffering Than Non-Christians?
Chapter 5: When People Suffer, Is It Punishment?
Chapter 6: How Does God Help Me When I’m Suffering?
Chapter 7: What Is the Christian Way to Respond to Suffering?
Chapter 8: What If God Doesn’t Answer My Prayer for Suffering to Stop?
Chapter 9: What Gives Someone Hope If Bad Things Keep Happening?
Chapter 10: How Can I Help Someone Else Who Is Suffering?
 
Key Words about Pain and Suffering
10 Questions with Answers
Notes