In the book "Where Is God When It Hurts?" by Philip Yancey, the author explores the idea that pain and suffering are universal experiences, not exclusive to any one group, including Christians. Yancey suggests that God's intentions may not always be to send a direct message through our suffering but that pain is an intrinsic part of life on Earth.

He emphasizes that suffering is a common aspect of human existence and that God's presence can still be found amid our struggles. Yancey encourages readers to understand that pain doesn't necessarily mean divine punishment or neglect but could be a part of the larger human experience that God is with us through.