Releasing 1st September 2026
10 Things I Hate About God
And How He Won Me Anyway
What if the honesty you’re afraid to express is exactly what God wants from you?
Moses asked God to kill him. Jonah got angry when God showed mercy. Job wished he’d never been born. These biblical heroes said things to God that would make most modern Christians uncomfortable, yet God didn’t abandon them. Instead, he engaged with them. Somehow, we’ve learned to be polite with God, presenting ourselves as good Christians who never experience doubt, anger, or disappointment. But what if that politeness is keeping us from the authentic relationship God actually desires?
This isn’t a book about having all the answers. It’s about learning to trust God’s character when his actions (or lack of action) leave you confused, hurt, or angry. Whether you’re secretly doubting, openly struggling, or just tired of faking spiritual maturity, these pages offer hope and encouragement to move from polite Christianity to authentic faith.
Susan Barnes Bio
Susan is an Australian Christian author who inspires believers to recognise God’s grace in everyday life. Her writing reflects her deep conviction that God loves us so lavishly that His Son came to earth, lived, died, and rose again so that we can enjoy a real relationship with Him.
With over thirty years of experience in pastoral ministry, Susan has served alongside her husband, Ross, in churches across Australia. She holds a degree in Christian ministry and has worked as both a chaplain and interim pastor in rural communities in Victoria and New South Wales.
A lifelong lover of books, Susan spent many years working in public and school libraries before retiring as a librarian. She has published hundreds of devotional articles and lives with her husband in central Victoria.
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CONTENTS
Introduction:
Chapter 1: God Allows Suffering
Chapter 2: God Won’t Let Me Repay Him
Chapter 3: God Won’t Stop Pursuing Me
Chapter 4: God Is Too Personal
Chapter 5: God’s Plans Aren’t Mine
Chapter 6: God Is Silent
Chapter 7: God Wants Me to Rest
Chapter 8: God Tells Me I’m a Visitor
Chapter 9: God Wants Me to Share My Faith
Chapter 10: God Wants Me to Join a Church
Conclusion
QUOTES FROM
10 Things I Hate About God
And How He Won Me Anyway
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THE TECHNICAL STUFF
Print ISBN: 978-1-7641202-2-7
Ebook ISBN: 978-1-7641202-3-4
Publisher: Reams of Grace
Publication Place: Bendigo, Victoria, Australia
Publication date: 1st September 2026
Print length: 225 pages
Reading age: Adult
BISAC Subject Headings:
REL070000 RELIGION / Christianity / General
REL012040 RELIGION / Christian Living / Inspirational
REL012070 RELIGION / Christian Living / Personal Growth
