Life Is Hard: How the Bible Teaches Us to Be Resilient in Difficult Times

By Geoffrey Schmitt

Life is hard—but you are not alone.

From unexpected losses to long-term illness, from everyday stress to life-shattering events, every believer eventually faces seasons of suffering. In Life Is Hard, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt offers honest, hopeful wisdom drawn from Scripture, personal experience, and decades of ministry.

With warmth and vulnerability, he shares stories from his own journey and the lives of others who have persevered through pain—not with platitudes, but with resilient faith. Each chapter explores a different aspect of endurance, offering biblical insights, personal reflections, a heartfelt poem, questions for deeper thought, and a closing prayer.

Whether you are in the middle of a storm or walking alongside someone who is, this book is a gentle companion and spiritual guide for the journey.

Topics include:

• When life falls apart
• The strength to keep going
• Honest prayers and raw emotions
• Joy in the face of suffering
• What not to say in hard times
• Learning to live well with what remains
• Standing firm to the end

Perfect for personal devotion, small groups, or pastoral care, Life Is Hard reminds us that God’s presence is real, His promises are true, and His grace is enough—even in the hardest of times.