Life sometimes makes sense. But what do we do when it doesn't? Some people think that religion and God are of only marginal relevance in today's world. But the God of the Bible addresses questions that concern us all: Why is there so much suffering? Why do human beings treat each other so sinfully? What is the significance and meaning of life? This book presents a summary of the Bible's response to these universal questions, and explains why believing in God makes sense --- even when life doesn't. This book addresses the questions of suffering, sin, and our quest for significance in a very helpful way. Dr Gordon Wong brings his skills and experience as a biblical scholar, pastor, and preacher to put together an extended reflection and meditation on what we can make of human suffering, and how we ought to respond to it. --Bishop Dr Robert Solomon, In his Foreword This is a most readable and pastoral book which assists us to think through certain fundamental issues on the purpose of life. --Rev Dianna Khoo, Pastor-in-charge, Trinity Methodist Church Rev Dr Gordon Wong has been married to Lai Foon for over 20 years, and they have two children, Deborah and Jeremy. He is the Bishop William F Oldham Professor of Old Testament at Trinity Theological College, and an ordained minister of the Methodist Church in Singapore. He holds a BA (Honours) from the London School of Theology and a PhD from the University of Cambridge. His publications include pastoral commentaries on Isaiah 1-12 (The Road to Peace) , Daniel (Faithful to the End) and Habakkuk (God, Why?) .