Stocking Fillers: Books on Suffering for $15 or Less

Whether your loved one is experiencing grief, anxiety or depression, or any other kind of suffering, they need the comfort only Christ can bring. Point them to the hope of the gospel and the joy of God's presence in our pain with these books on suffering.

Each book is $15 or under, making them a perfect gift for their Christmas stocking. Read about our top picks below, then browse more options in our full collection.

Suffering and Singing by John Hindley, $8.99

The writer of Psalm 44 was facing deep suffering yet called out to and worshipped God in the midst of it. In this book, John Hindley walks through this psalm to help us see how we too can draw near to the Lord even when we’re facing deep pain. We can trust that our suffering doesn’t mean God has abandoned us. 

Trailblazers: Helen Roseveare: On His Majesty’s Service by Irene Howat, $13.99

The Trailblazers biography series, aimed at children aged 9–11, illustrates through the lives of faithful men and women what it means to trust God in suffering. Help your children turn to the Lord in hard times with any of these compelling stories, including the life of Congo doctor Helen Roseveare. Browse the whole Trailblazers series—most of the individual volumes are under $15.

Where Was God When That Happened? by Christopher Ash, $9.99

It’s a question that’s been asked by countless people in various tragic circumstances throughout history. In this short book, Christopher Ash outlines six ways people have tried to answer it—and ultimately presents the only satisfying and hope-filled answer, which we find in the Bible. 

Why Does God Let Bad Things Happen? by Chris Morphew, $11.24

Whether they’re suffering themselves or have friends facing inexplicable pain, tweens and teens need to know what the Bible has to say about suffering. Chris Morphew answers this question for kids aged 9–13 in his book. There are three other books in this series under $15: Who Am I and Why Do I Matter?, How Do We Know that Christianity Is Really True?, and What Happens When We Die?. 

Want more options? Check out our full collection of stocking filler books on suffering under $15.