Battles in the Promised Land: Suffering, Hope, and the Abundant Christian Life - Hardcoverby Jacob Haywood (Author), Brandon Heath (Foreword by), George Scondras (Illustrator) Many Christians have the underlying belief that if they are truly following Jesus, they will be exempt from suffering in this life. As a result, they are often surprised when they go through hard times and are likely to experience doubt, hopelessness, and anger toward God. But what if God's chosen means of blessing was through suffering? Would you choose that path?