When Tragedy Strikes

by Charles F. Stanley

"In this world you will have trouble…" We will have trouble. God has already promised us this in His Word. Tragedy is an inevitable part of life. And that means that we will also experience grief, anger, and overwhelming "What do we do now? How do we respond to this tragedy? Where is God when this happens?" Dr. Charles Stanley has heard those questions-has even asked them himself-as he and those in his congregation have faced individual moments of tragedy. Tragedy, whether on a national scale or as part of a private life, has the same devastating effect. "But in the Bible there are answers," Dr. Stanley says. "God's Word shows us how to live when tragedy strikes." And we can be assured by the conclusion of John 16:33 to "take heart!" He has indeed overcome the world!

Genres: Christian

112 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1903

About the author

Dr. Charles F. Stanley is the senior pastor of First Baptist Church Atlanta, founder of In Touch Ministries, and a New York Times best-selling author who has written more than fifty books, and has sold more than nine million copies. He demonstrates a keen awareness of people's needs and provides Christ-centered, biblically-based principles for everyday life.

Charles Frazier Stanley was born September 25, 1932, in the small town of Dry Fork, Virginia. The only child of Charley and Rebecca Stanley, Charles came into the world during a time when the entire nation felt the grip of the Great Depression. To make matters worse, just nine months later, his father Charley died at the young age of 29.

However, Charles refused to let the Great Depression or the difficulties of his life define him. Instead, like his father and grandfather before him, he clung to God’s Word and took up the mantle to preach the gospel to whoever would listen.

Dr. Stanley’s motivation is best represented by the truth found in Acts 20:24, “Life is worth nothing unless I use it for doing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus—the work of telling others the Good News about God's mighty kindness and love.” This is because, as he says, “It is the Word of God and the work of God that changes people’s lives.”

Dr. Stanley’s teachings can be heard weekly at First Baptist Church Atlanta, daily on “In Touch with Dr. Charles Stanley” radio and television broadcasts on more than 2,800 stations around the world, on the Internet at intouch.org, through the In Touch Messenger, and in the monthly, award-winning In Touch magazine.

Reviews

[sharon Jean Byles · Rating 5 out of 5]

Why God permits tragedies. Excellent read.

Dr. Stanley outlines reasons as to why God permits tragedies. By primarily focusing on the 9/11 tragedy, Dr. Stanley explain why God permits tragedies to occur. Calling us closer to thee!

[Pamela · Rating 5 out of 5]

this was a fast and small box to read..it is base off Sept. 11,2001 tragedy and is a good message on how to deal with death and life and many other things thru God love the cover and glad to have read it..enjoy if you want something uplifting to read.

[Connie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice little book about the 9/11 tragedy and why bad things happen to innocent people.

[Monnette]

Short story

[John · Rating 3 out of 5]

Rated: C+
Encouraging writings in the aftermath of 9/11 attacks.

[Mckinley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Prompted by the 9/11 attacks, this book offers Christian support for dealing with tragedy. Uplifting since it focuses on coming together and using events as a starting place for building community,