One August evening, Robert and Melissa Rogers and their four young children were driving home from a family wedding. Caught in a flash flood, their car washed off the road-and Robert's family was swept into eternity. As a husband and father, he felt unbearable loss. Yet his story didn't end there. Into the Deep reveals the compelling story of believing despite tragedy . . . and how each of us can stand on the Rock, Jesus Christ.
On the evening of August 30, 2003, Robert and Melissa Rogers and their four young children were driving home from a family wedding. Caught in a flash flood, Melissa and the children all drowned. Into the Deep is the compelling story of how one man’s faith took root and blossomed through trials, blessings, and a deepening trust in God.
“Being tried and tested changes your outlook on life—you no longer take things for granted. Thank you, Robert, for encouraging us to see every day as a precious treasure and to live our lives to the fullest, with no regrets.”--Gracia Burnham, New Tribes Mission, author of In the Presence of My Enemies
“Robert Rogers’s faith in unspeakable loss leaves me humbled and silenced. It does not reflect the tragedy in his life but the greatness of God and His unwavering mercies and grace.”--Donna VanLiere, New York Times best-selling author of The Christmas Shoes and The Angels of Morgan Hill
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5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Cynthia Rice (Oxford, MA), October 01, 2009
A riveting book!! What a wonderful testimony to God's faithfulness through this his of tragedy.
4 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Shirley Cribbs (Broken Arrow, OK), July 17, 2009
What an amazing testimony! This man describes how he walked through an enormous tragedy and how he found joy and God's Peace during that unspeakably awful time. It has helped me gain knowledge to "lean not on our own understanding, but in all ways, acknowledge Him."
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Linda Rosenquist (Yucaipa, California), November 02, 2008
This story has probably affected me more than anything I've ever read. I didn't know it was possible to have that much faith. Robert is a remarkable human being and God is using him "Mighty in the Land"! If you only read one book this year, this is the one to read.
4.5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Katherine Martinez (San Leandro, CA), September 18, 2008
Very interesting book - riveting how some one could lose so much but be held up by our Lord...very good read....
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Donna Maclagan (Leeds, ME), July 03, 2008
"Into the Deep" was a heart-wrenching read. As of mother of 8, I couldn't imagine surviving his nightmare! What a testimony Robert is of the grace and peace that passes ALL understanding!!
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Dogg Hardardottir (603 Akureyri,), April 10, 2008
You will have to have a handkerchief by your side while you read this book.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Tamara (Ashmore), March 07, 2008
This book was both sorrowful and joyful. My eyes welled up with tears for Robert Rogers as I read about his life's story. However, Robert did not give up on God, and God brought Robert through a valley that I cannot even imagine walking through. This book makes you appreciate the blessings you have, and the people you share your life with.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Harriet Klausner (Morrow, Ga), July 08, 2007
After a summer of drought on the Plains, the heavy rain during the Labor Day weekend of 2003 was considered a blessing by most people even if it dampens some of the outdoor activities. In Liberty, Missouri, Robert and Melissa Rogers and their four young children (eight years old Makenah Alexandra, three years old Nicholas Adam, Downs syndrome six years old Zachary Seth and adopted special needs child twenty-one month Alenah YenWing) attend the wedding of Melissa’s Uncle Mark in Wichita, a 200 mile drive. After the ceremony they head home with the torrent getting worse. Near Jacob Creek, a “river” floods the road. Melissa and the kids drown while Robert survives as he says “by the grace of God” washing him away. His faith already strong becomes even deeper as he mourns his loss, but knows his loved ones are in a better place walking with God.
This is a powerful true story of how faith in God sustained Robert and continues to do so. Readers will admire him and wonder how he can still trust in the Lord following the tragedy as he obviously loved his family deeply. Readers who appreciate a well written inspirational true life story from the heart and soul will cherish “one man’s story of how tragedy took his family but could not take his faith”.
Harriet Klausner
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