The stories in this book tell the suffering and pain of real people living in the real world. It also describes how God works to bring about good in the face of trials and struggles. However, in each instance God proved that He is still active in the affairs of His children. There is always the "blessed afterwards" of these trials of darkness. Just as gold and silver are found in the deepest places in the earth, so, too, are God's secret treasures that He allows each sorrowing child to discover as they dig into His word and find joy in His Presence. Each story in this book illustrates how God worked in the life of each suffering individual and how He can work in yours.