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PublisherZondervan

ISBN-100310238358

ISBN-139780310238355

eBay Product ID (ePID)1833460

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Number of Pages256 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameWhen God Weeps : Why Our Sufferings Matter to the Almighty

Publication Year2000

SubjectChristian Life / General, Inspirational, General, Philosophy

TypeNot Available

Subject AreaReligion, Reference

AuthorJoni Eareckson Tada

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.7 in

Item Weight9.1 Oz

Item Length8.5 in

Item Width5.5 in

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Number of Volumes1 vol.

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SynopsisIf God is loving, why is there suffering? What's the difference between permitting something and ordaining it? When bad things happen, who's behind them--God or the devil? When suffering touches our lives, questions like these suddenly demand an answer. From our perspective, suffering doesn't make sense, especially when we believe in a loving and just God. After more than thirty years in a wheelchair, Joni Eareckson Tada's intimate experience with suffering gives her a special understanding of God's intentions for us in our pain. In When God Weeps, she and lifelong friend Steven Estes probe beyond glib answers that fail us in our time of deepest need. Instead, with firmness and compassion, they reveal a God big enough to understand our suffering, wise enough to allow it--and powerful enough to use it for a greater good than we can ever imagine, A must-read for anyone who has ever asked God, "Why me?" It's easy to trust God when things are going our way and the world makes sense. But when suffering strikes--especially seemingly senseless suffering--we are filled with doubt and stunned by events spiraling beyond our control. In the midst of suffering, we often question the very foundation of our faith--our belief in the God who says he loves us. Since our trust and obedience rest on God's character, the questions that life's tragedies force us to face are difficult, even frightening: Who is God? Can he really be trusted? What are his purposes in the face of suffering? If he can stop suffering, why doesn't he? Joni Eareckson Tada, a woman who has lived in a wheelchair for more than thirty years, and Steve Estes, a pastor and one of Joni's closest friends, explore the answers. When God Weeps is not so much a book about suffering as it is about God. It tackles tough questions about heaven and hell, horrors and hardships, and why God allows suffering in this life. Through a panoramic overview of what the Bible says about suffering, the authors make clear who God is, why he permits so much heartache and pain, and how it is we can trust him. With both a practical edge and heartfelt warmth, When God Weeps offers dependence on his love and mercy in spite of our doubts, fears, longings, and questions., A must-read for anyone who has ever asked God, "Why me" It's easy to trust God when things are going our way and the world makes sense. But when suffering strikes--especially seemingly senseless suffering--we are filled with doubt and stunned by events spiraling beyond our control. In the midst of suffering, we often question the very foundation of our faith--our belief in the God who says he loves us. Since our trust and obedience rest on God's character, the questions that life's tragedies force us to face are difficult, even frightening: Who is God Can he really be trusted What are his purposes in the face of suffering If he can stop suffering, why doesn't he Joni Eareckson Tada, a woman who has lived in a wheelchair for more than thirty years, and Steve Estes, a pastor and one of Joni's closest friends, explore the answers. When God Weeps is not so much a book about suffering as it is about God. It tackles tough questions about heaven and hell, horrors and hardships, and why God allows suffering in this life. Through a panoramic overview of what the Bible says about suffering, the authors make clear who God is, why he permits so much heartache and pain, and how it is we can trust him. With both a practical edge and heartfelt warmth, When God Weeps offers dependence on his love and mercy in spite of our doubts, fears, longings, and questions., A practical and deeply biblical investigation of the problem of pain and a hopeful portrait of a God who weeps with us.

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by hop.syho.7kr8gka
Dec 16, 2019
Spot on read for a realistic look at suffering.
For those suffering it gives hope in the goodness of God.
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by geobult_4373
Apr 05, 2025
Nice book in good shape...
Nice book in good shape
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by greenant2007
Sep 13, 2017
One of The Best Book I Have Ever Read...EVER!!!
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by blinc-lind
Nov 30, 2016
Best book on suffering!
This is one of the best books on suffering. Practical and theological.
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by luciedogs
Sep 30, 2020
Rewarding
Very enriching.
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