The concept of god most likely doesnt make any sense to you because you have been taught to not think for yourself. When god doesnt make sense also helps believers avoid the betrayal barrierthe sense that god is abandoning them amid the storms of life. I discovered this book several years ago and bought it for myself. If the evidence for theism and atheism were equally compelling, 1 which worldview should we want to be true. Jul 14, 2014 gazing at the picture, i thought about the pain we all will have to walk through in this life. Download only part 1 andy stanley sometimes we have to trust god and his ways even though logically thinking it is hard to understand. When god doesnt make sense keep believing ministries. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. 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.
How do we respond when we feel god leading us to take that step out in. Gospel hope when life doesnt make sense is available as an audio book download. In this threeweek series, pastor craig groeschel takes a close look at what we can do when god doesnt make sense. If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. Plus, youll get an additional audiobook per month after trial. When god doesnt make sense chuck frye was a bright young man of 17, academically gifted and highly motivated.
As we come to psalm 12, we find the psalmist in a place in his life when it just doesn t make sense. Throughout the account of scripture, god went against the logical of mankind and asked people to do the illogical. Youre going through pain, but your cries for relief seem to go unanswered. Listen to when gods ways make no sense audiobook by larry crabb. 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. Download and share this 3week series with your church.
When god doesnt make sense devotional reading plan. When god doesnt make sense might just be the time to trust him the most. For reasons beyond our mortal understanding, the bible contains many contradictions. Smith spoke to the congregation at lafayette heights church of christ about what to do when god doesnt make sense. All indications lead to the fact that david wrote this psalm either while running from king saul, or when absalom seized the throne, and drove him across the jordan. This was a book that i read when i was going through a very trying time in my own life divorce and dr. The first part of responding when god doesnt make sense is to keep your focus on him. Internet archive contributor internet archive language english.
This series includes sermons, videos, editable artwork and all support material. I let other voices cause me to doubt what god was depositing in my spirit. Why does disease, natural disaster, divorce, rejection, death, or some other sorrow seep into our lives when we are trying to serve the lord. Jun 09, 20 william and harry have a secret stepsister but theres a good reason why shes kept hidden duration. But just because gods silent doesnt mean hes not there. When god doesnt make sense ebook written by james c. I wasted so many hours trying to hurry up a process that was under divine timing. Christian radio free online christian ministry radio. May 22, 2014 if god is loving and powerful, why does he allow his children to struggle. We feel helpless, we feel sad, we feel overwhelmed. It is the result of my limited ability to see the whole picture.
Dobson author, mike trout narrator, tyndale house publishers, inc. Offering a healthy dose of encouragement, dobson assures us that god is still with us even though our pain blinds us to his presence. When god doesnt make sense for those who are struggling with trials and heartaches they cant understand. You pray with faith, but god doesnt do what you asked. They have the wisdom of god according to 1 corinthians 2. Doing what god asks, even when it doesnt make sense, is an exercise in.
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. We have been discussing situations in which god doesnt make sense. This is when god doesn t make sense week 1 by church of the nativity on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Cling to gods promises when trials come and move forward with the hope of the gospel. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. When god doesnt make sense paperback oct 1 2012 by james c. Only a handful of the 600,000 united nations troops in that war failed to come home alive, yet this godfearing man was one of them. When you feel like quitting habakkuk 3 index for this sermon series. 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, life on the edge, love must be tough, the new. Dobson tells us its okay to question god s purpose in allowing bad things that happen to good people.
When god doesn t make sense deals with the tough issues. Gods ways dont always make sense, but he is trustworthy. James dobson offers assurance of god s constant care, even when human suffering is beyond our comprehension. Personal experiences on when god doesnt make sense. When god doesnt make sensefor those who are struggling with trials and heartaches they cant understand. When god doesnt make sense by james dobson librarything.
The great danger for people who have experienced this kind of tragedy is that satan will use their pain to make them feel victimized by god. Present day conditions, writes pink, call loudly for a new examination and new presentation of gods omnipotence, gods sufficiency, gods sovereignty. Features pricing upload sermon get started for free. When god doesnt make sense audible audiobook unabridged james c. Listen to when god doesnt make sense audiobook by james c. When god doesnt make sense james dobson never disappoints. Sometimes we have to trust god even when his way doesnt seem logical.
Dobson gave me great encouragement through his words. When god doesn t make sense to us, we are likely to feel betrayed by him. Get the audiobook download of when god doesnt make sense by james dobson for free when you sign up for a 30day trial membership. Listen to when gods ways make no sense by larry crabb at. When god doesnt make sense the betrayal barrier god makes sense even when he doesnt make sense acceptance or despair he will deliver us, but if not questions and answers. Every person who lives long enough will eventually encounter circumstances that are difficult to explain theologically. Part of it could be that we ask god for ridiculous signs so we can make sure its him. This feeling of betrayal will build a barrier between us and god. Smith spoke to the congregation at lafayette heights church of christ about what to do when god doesn t make sense. Dec 01, 2001 when god doesnt make sense paperback december 1, 2001 by james c. Why doesnt the concept of god and religion make any sense. Life doesnt always go the way we expect, and we pray to god for help and guidance. At some point in our lives, we will all spin out of control. 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.
With more than one million copies sold, when god doesnt make sense is an immensely practical book for those who are struggling with. Publication date 1993 topics suffering religious aspects christianity. Beyond that one chapter, when god doesnt make sense is an excellent reference guide for those seeking solace from gods word. 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. Jun 14, 2014 even when what god is telling you doesnt seem to make sense, you can still believe it. But as the author says, we can either despair or trust in god s sovereignty. This 3part series explores god s caring concern for our lives and how we can let go and let him do things his waydespite what it may appear to cost us. It just doesnt make sense trending free sermon outlines.
Dec 02, 2005 most people claim to believe in a supreme being, with their ideas about god shaped by the bible. Aug 08, 2014 when god doesnt make sense habakkuk 1. Jul 07, 2007 when god doesn t make sense what should we do. When god doesnt make sense also helps believers avoid the betrayal barrier. Get the audiobook download of when gods ways make no sense by larry crabb for free when you sign up for a 30day trial membership. When gods ways make no sense larry crabb audiobook. When god doesnt make sense hes up to something faithlife. It teaches that god is loving, allpowerful and able to be everywhere at the same time. But sometimes it seems like even though we pray with faith, god doesnt. Trusting god when life doesnt make sense true woman blog. A must for any christian whether or not youre going thru some struggles.
Trusting god when it doesnt make sense audio download. When god doesnt make sense, there are two things i know for certain. Part 1 when god seems inattentive with craig groeschel. When god doesnt make sense audiobook download 9781496415585 by james c.
When god doesnt make sense sermon by kelly benton, isaiah. 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 they cant. Church, life doesnt always go the way we expect, and we pray to god for help and guidance. William and harry have a secret stepsister but theres a good reason why shes kept hidden duration. Only a handful of the 600,000 united nations troops in that war failed to come home alive, yet this god fearing man was one of them. Sep 01, 2009 when god doesnt make sense, there are two things i know for certain. Slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. Gabe lyons discusses his battle with faith in finding out his son had down syndrome. Its hard to obey god when it doesnt make sense, but thats what god asks of us sometimes. Yet at times those who believe in god find themselves in situations that dont seem to make sense.
The holy spirit will reveal to them all things john 14. But sometimes it seems like even though we pray with faith, god doesnt do what weve asked. The next part of the story i include just so we can keep the sequence straight and to make a quick point. Second, those times when god doesnt make sense are the times when his power shines.