When God Weeps Participant's Guide

by Joni Eareckson Tada, Steven Estes

This moving Groupware product examines human suffering through the eyes and experiences of Joni Eareckson Tada, a remarkable Christian woman who's turned her own life experience into a powerful testimony to God's sovereignty and plan for all of us.In six moving sessions, Joni explains her own outlook and experiences, from the tragic accident that left her paralyzed over thirty years ago to her brilliant ministry that touches people worldwide. The production follows Joni through her own everyday interactions with others, including her extraordinary 'Family Retreats' that minister both to other disabled people and to anyone suffering and asking what God means by allowing it.The life and everyday actions of Joni Eareckson Tada are inspirational in their own right. The combination of documentary-style video, individual stories of suffering and grace, and stimulating Leader's and Participants Guides make this a powerful stimulus for group discussion and individual reflection.

Genres: Christian, Theology

112 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2002

About the author

Joni Eareckson Tada is an American evangelical Christian author, radio host, artist, and founder of Joni and Friends, an organization "accelerating Christian ministry in the disability community".

Reviews

[Wes Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

I listened to this one on audiobook.

Great talking through why God allows suffering from someone who understands. Joni is constantly quoting Scripture and the part about heaven at the end is super encouraging!

[Edward Gleckler · Rating 4 out of 5]

This books subtitle is "Why Our Sufferings Matter to the Almighty" and the book is exactly on that subject. With everything I've gone through in this past almost two years what with being diagnosed with cancer, and not being able to be in the place i most want to be with the people i want to be with, I have already been learning the premise of this book. What was good about this book however was that it reiterated things I already knew and it made me spend much more time on topics that i had only given a bit of thought to beforehand. The book is very reassuring to any human. We all have pain and suffering, and it's so hard to make sense of these things, and there never are ways to explain it away, especially in the midst of suffering. But when our emotions calm, or before they are even roused, taking the things written in this book helps people to look forward to our hope of eternity.

[Tia Louise · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent read. I always enjoy Joni Eareckson Tada's writings as she sees the world, life, and eternity with a perspective most of us do not experience.

[Kristin Emily · Rating 2 out of 5]

Listened to abridged audiobook. She has some interesting perspectives to ponder. Not a book I, personally, would give someone.