Craig K. Svensson – författare

Changing laws and shifting public opinion have increasingly made recreational drug use acceptable. What guidance does the Bible give for thinking through this issue? What underlying motivations or heart issues lie behind drug use, and what biblical principles apply?Craig K. Svensson, Dean Emeritus of Pharmacy at Purdue University, unpacks what the Bible says about all kinds of intoxication and reframes the issue around living to please God and reflecting him to the world. Svensson also calls Christians to take seriously our responsibility to follow the laws of the land and to live in step with the life God has called us to in Christ. Full of helpful information, this is a minibook you will want to read and share with many others.

Craig K. Svensson helps those living with a chronic illness examine its effect on their spiritual life and find hope amid their suffering.In a society that emphasizes the importance of good health, those living with constant pain, unending fatigue, depression, or a host of other never-ending physical and mental symptoms struggle to accept the providence of God in their illness and the limitations that illness brings. It’s easy to become so consumed with the physical nature of your illness that you fail to see the most important impact is spiritual.Svensson knows from personal experience how hard it is to navigate the spiritual, emotional, and relational challenges that arise when living with an ongoing ailment. He shares what he’s learned about God’s comfort and care through his struggles. If you are navigating life with chronic illness, When the Hurt Won’t Heal will help you find the path to growing in faith despite the pain, fear, or darkness you may be experiencing.This practical, accessible, guide for sufferers and their caregivers provides readers with five tools to anchor and encourage the heart amid physical suffering. It is part of the Ask the Christian Counselor series, walking readers through their deepest and most profound questions.