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Published: June 01, 2012
Words: 8,376 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781476152769
Short description
At different times, places and degrees, we all encounter and experience suffering. It may be physical pain, financial or emotional loss, the death of someone we love. During those times we ask, "Where is God when it hurts the most?" When tragedy strikes or when loneliness threatens to almost snuff out our last flickering hopes. God seems the most distant then. How do we respond?Extended description
At different times, places and degrees, we all encounter and experience suffering. It may be physical pain, financial or emotional loss, the death of someone we love. During those times we ask, "Where is God when it hurts the most?" When tragedy strikes or when loneliness threatens to almost snuff out our last flickering hopes. God seems the most distant then. When seeking answers, where do we turn? How do we respond? How do we go on? Are we able to say along with Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego of the fiery furnace fame, "Our God, whom we serve, will deliver us. But even if he does not, we will serve him still"?Tags
nonfiction, love, spirituality, religion, faith, wisdom, healing, communication, grace, christian life, religious philosophy, divine revelation, answer to prayerAvailable ebook reading formats
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Review by:
Darin Michael Shaw
on Nov. 26, 2012 :
In thirty years of following Christ and twenty years in pastoral ministry, I've not seen as honest and insightful a look into what the author refers to as 'the awful silence,' those times when we've prayed and are left longing to hear something--anything--from God.
Stan Baldwin revisits familiar Biblical passages--episodes from the lives of Job, David, the Apostle Paul and others--to bring encouragement. He presents a bigger picture perspective. He frames our individual experiences within the larger context--the story we find ourselves in.
As a pastor I often sit with individuals and families in the thick of this longing. I'm pleased to have this book as a resource for me, and as something I can offer to them. If you find yourself asking 'Where is God?' then I'd recommend it to you. Baldwin reminds us--our God promises: The day is coming when the fog will lift and God will be clearly heard.
(review of free book)
Review by:
J Hamilton
on June 21, 2012 :
Listen! Do you hear it? No? This book defines that silence that comes from unanswered prayers. It is more than just God saying "no" to us. It is painful, disturbing silence. Baldwin Makes sense out of that silence, giving it meaning--how we can come to grips with the volumes spoken by God's silence. The answers come at God's will and not ours. Even God's Son felt the silence of God when he prayed "let this cup pass from me..." Silence. When there is no seeming answer to our personal suffering, there is one great revelation: In the resurrection of Christ, "suffering will not triumph."
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Review by:
Meredith Baldwin
on June 17, 2012 :
Sometimes life kicks you when you're down and you feel like giving up. This is a wonderful reminder to keep the faith and know that God is always there, even when it seems your alone and things aren't going your way.
Wonderful and intelligent book!
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