An immensely practical book for those who are struggling with trials and heartaches they can't understand. Why does disease, natural disaster, divorce, rejection, death, or some other sorrow seep into our lives when we are trying to serve the Lord? It just doesn't seem fair!
This book deals unflinchingly with life's most troubling question-the awesome "Why?" Drawing on his long experience as a Christian psychologist and family counselor, Dr. Dobson brings hope to those who have almost given up. When God Doesn't Make Sense also helps believers avoid the "betrayal barrier"---the sense that God is abandoning them amid the storms of life. A 1994 Gold Medallion Award winner!
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4 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Saundra Vandergrift (Zelienople, PA), September 06, 2009
Our family is going through a situation where a young nephew of 42 may not be with us long. He has advanced stages of sarcoma cancer. His parents are having difficulty dealing with this and are blaming God because their son is not a "bad" person. Hopefully this will give them faith, hope, and the knowledge of love that God has for everyone.
4.5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Christopher Kreiler (New Port Richey, FL), July 17, 2009
If you are stuggling with your faith and are angry at God, this book will get you back on track.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by carolynlee (McDonough, Georgia), April 05, 2009
I read this book last year, in 2008, after I had been diagnosed with a brain aneurysm. My husband and I were told that the type of aneurysm I had was the most likely to rupture and that a rupture would be catastrophic because it was so close to my brain stem. We were also told that it couldn't be repaired, because attempting to do so would cause a stoke. Needless to say, I started seeking God and His wisdom. In addition to my Bible, this is one of the books I read. The examples of faith during adversity that Dr. Dobson offers in this book helped bring peace through surrender during this difficult time in my life. When I was being put to sleep for my surgery to clip off the artery that was feeding the aneurysm, I remember picturing myself letting go of the tree branch and falling into the arms of Jesus, as one of the metaphorical situations in "When God Doesn't Make Sense" described. God gave me a miraculous recovery and my prognosis is for a "normal life expectancy." Praise the name of Jesus for His amazing grace!
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Holly Moore (Plano, TX), February 24, 2009
I would highly recommend this book to everyone. I haven't completely finished the book but the materials in it so far are very helpful.
4.5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Brenda Jasper (McLean, TX), February 02, 2009
This book was given to us 12 years ago when our 21 year old daughter died from a car wreck and left a four month old son and husband. We also lost our 21 year old niece in an auto accident a few short years later, she was like one of our own kids. So we read it again, it has given us great comfort and we have bought many through the years and given to others who have lost older children way before there time......
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Evangelism International (Chesapeake, VA), December 26, 2008
This is one of the best books I have ever read to help someone dealing with loss or tragedy in their life. I have purchaed many in the past few years and given them out often.
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