When god doesnt make sense hardcover july 2, 1993 by james dobson author 4. Gods timing is perfect, even when he appears catastrophically late. If you talk too much, you will say the wrong thing. Offering a healthy dose of encouragement, dobson assures us that god is still with us even though our pain blinds us to his presence. God further explained that his ways are higher than your ways. When god doesnt make sense deals with the tough issues. James dobson has been americas leading authority and advocate for the family. Dobson brings hope to those who have almost given up. When god doesnt make sense keep believing ministries.
Trusting god when life doesnt make sense true woman. When god doesnt make sense paperback december 1, 2001 by james c. Also available on audiocassette from tyndale living audio. After graduating near the top of his class in high school, he went on to college, where he continued to excel in his studies. Drawing on his long experience as a christian psychologist and family counselor, dr. At the end of the day, the human thought process can only get you so far when it comes to god. It is the result of my limited ability to see the whole picture. With more than one million copies sold, when god doesnt make sense is an immensely practical book for those who are struggling with trials and heartaches t. See all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Trusting god when it doesnt make sense staten island. When god doesnt make sense whether you have a child serving in the war in iraq, recently lost a loved one or have no way to pay the mortgage this month, crisis takes many forms. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read when god doesnt make sense.
But as the author says, we can either despair or trust in god s sovereignty. A study guide paperback september 1, 1994 by james c. What does he tell his family when his faith is severely shaken. Smith spoke to the congregation at lafayette heights church of christ about what to do when god doesn t make sense. James dobsons new bestselling book examines what happens when we hit the betrayal barrier and god seems to forsake us. When god doesn t make sense deals with the tough issues. Gazing at the picture, i thought about the pain we all will have to walk through in this life. It doesnt make any sense at all, until we have a chance to see what is happening behind the scene.
When god doesnt make sense might just be the time to trust him the most. With more than one million copies sold, when god doesnt make sense is an immensely practical book for those who are struggling with trials. Doing what god asks, even when it doesnt make sense, is an exercise in. Sep 01, 2009 when god doesnt make sense, there are two things i know for certain.
When god doesnt make sense by james dobson librarything. One of the greatest destroyers of faith is timing that doesnt fit our preconceived notions. April 14, 20 when god doesn t make sense pastor howardjohn wesley duration. Oct 01, 2012 when god doesnt make sense paperback oct 1 2012 by james c. With more than one million copies sold, when god doesnt make sense is an immensely practical book for those who are struggling with trials and heartaches. Jul 14, 2014 when god does not make sense james dobson quotes my chief concern at this point, and the reason i have chosen to write this book, is for my fellow believers who are struggling with circumstances that dont make sense. Godless mama is a liberal, atheist, antitheist writer and parent seeking to make the world a better place through the spread of secularism and the exposing of the harms of religion. Living in a nightmare on a personal level, my husband and i have learned well in the last few years that the world can make perfect sense one day and then careen off balance the next. Several principles are given in these verses to show the believer what they need to do when god doesnt make sense. Listen to when god doesnt make sense audiobook by james c. He doesnt get tired out, doesnt pause to catch his breath. Dobson tells us its okay to question gods purpose in allowing bad things that happen to good people. But as the author says, we can either despair or trust in gods sovereignty.
Dobson gave me great encouragement through his words. When god doesnt make sense also helps believers avoid the betrayal barrier. When god doesn t make sense also helps believers avoid the betrayal barrierthe sense that god is abandoning them amid the storms of life. When god doesnt make sense chuck frye was a bright young man of 17, academically gifted and highly motivated. At some point, for most of us, as it was for some biblical writers, god stops making sense. Book recommendations, author interviews, editors picks, and more. Gods answer to job, if i may translate into the contemporary idiom, is that the divine is transrational. When god doesnt make sense devotional reading plan. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. You pray with faith, but god doesnt do what you asked. The story of job will help us understand that in your trouble you are never forgotten. Why doesnt the concept of god and religion make any sense. With more than one million copies sold, when god doesnt make sense is an immensely practical book for those who are. Dobson admitted very early on in this book that he really does not know exactly why bad things happen to people.
Second, those times when god doesnt make sense are the times when his power shines. Dobson points out what the bible has to say about these inexplicable events with his book when god doesnt make sense. Dobsons books are international bestsellers and include such titles as dare to discipline which was selected as one of 50 books to be rebound and placed in the white house library, the new dare to discipline, hide or seek, what wives wish their husbands knew about women, the strongwilled child, when god doesnt make sense, dr. When god doesnt make sense james dobson never disappoints. Dobson tells us its okay to question god s purpose in allowing bad things that happen to good people. Though gods actions didnt make sense to the jews, they needed to understand that he knew what he was doing with everything that happened in their lives.
Dobson states that this book was written for those who. Ecclesiastes 16 cev nothing makes sense when the son. But just because gods silent doesnt mean hes not there. But god watches over us and brings us at last to the glories of heaven and the earth made new. When god doesnt make sense doesnt answer all of the whys but sure helps put many of our questions and even some of our circumstances into a biblical perspective that is comforting and thought in this book he explores, with many real life examples, reasons why we feel that god doesnt make sense. The book is true to the bible in saying suffering comes to all saints. What does such a person do when god makes no sense. Listen to unlimited audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. Church bible plan will guide you through scriptures to read when god doesnt. Publication date 1993 topics suffering religious aspects christianity.
There will be times when god doesn t make sense in our finite minds, but we must continue to trust him through are greatest struggles and trials. Holding on to your faith during the hardest times 9781414371153 by dr. Dobson,mike trout for free with a 30 day free trial. When life gets difficult from tragedy or illness, we are almost always led to the question, why. When god doesnt make sense also helps believers avoid the betrayal barrierthe sense that god is abandoning them amid the storms of life. Instant relief for sore muscles and minor backache. In addition to, she contributes to a number of other political and atheist pages and blogs. God is in heaven, and you are on earth, so dont talk too much.
We live in a fastpaced world where we have come to expect instant responses to every desire and need. An immensely practical book for those who are strugglin. I discovered this book several years ago and bought it for myself. When god doesn t make sense by dobson, james c shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside.
When god doesn t make sense doesn t answer all of the whys but sure helps put many of our questions and even some of our circumstances into a biblical perspective that is comforting and thought in this book he explores, with many real life examples, reasons why we feel that god doesn t make sense. We feel helpless, we feel sad, we feel overwhelmed. When you feel like quitting habakkuk 3 index for this sermon series. Youre going through pain, but your cries for relief seem to go unanswered. When god doesnt make sense by dobson, james and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This was a book that i read when i was going through a very trying time in my own life divorce and dr. Christians who lose their faith ingod intimes of spiritual confusion are like branches cut off from the vine. Oct 17, 2012 he is the author of more than 30 books dedicated to the preservation of the family including the new dare to discipline, love for a lifetime, when god doesnt make sense, life on the edge, love must be tough, the new strongwilled child, marriage under fire, and head over heels. When god stops making sense or my favorite part of the. The character of job as we start reading the book of job, we are immediately introduced to the main character, job. God is both intensely personal and incredibly majestic.
Trusting god when life doesnt make sense true woman blog. When god doesnt make sense ebook written by james c. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. A must for any christian whether or not youre going thru some struggles. When god doesnt make sense large print james dobson. Mar 05, 2017 homosexuality and the 21st century church part 1 with dr. There will be times when god doesnt make sense in our finite minds, but we must continue to trust him through are greatest struggles and trials.