For many people, life is hard - for those who have fought in wars, for refugees, for those who experience ongoing violence or suffering in their daily lives. Does their pain have meaning, or is it just the result of a cruel and capricious universe? The Christian faith affirms that God has a plan for our universe and for our individual lives. Is it possible that God can take our pain, and through it, make our lives into a blessing to others who may also have experienced the tragedies and hardships of life?