God's Grace from Ground Zero: Seeking God's Heart for the Future of Our World

by Jim Cymbala, Stephen Sorenson

Out of the horror of September 11 emerges a startling message of hope. Pastor Jim Cymbala believes that in the face of unspeakable tragedy, God is reaching out to the heart of a grieving city, to the people of a wounded nation, and to a world that fears what the future may hold. God’s Grace from Ground Zero assures us that God hates the senseless evil that destroyed thousands of lives, and that this is a time when he is pouring out his mercy in a special way. The harvest is ripe, hearts that were closed are open to the gospel, and today, not tomorrow, is when we have the opportunity and responsibility to express Jesus through our words and through our deeds. Now is the time to love our families, our friends, and those around us. Now is the time to trust God and live for him like never before. And now, in the midst of our grief, our fear, and our lack of answers for things that make no sense, is the time to worship God with all our hearts.

Genres: Christian, Christian Living

96 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 2001

About the author

Jim Cymbala has been the pastor of The Brooklyn Tabernacle for more than twenty-five years. The author of the best-selling titles Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire; Fresh Faith; and Fresh Power, he lives in New York City with his wife, Carol Cymbala, who directs the Grammy Award-winning Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir.

Reviews

[Laura Kordowski · Rating 5 out of 5]

"It is not the season for fear or flight to some remote hiding place. Rather, it is the season to stand strong and declare our faith in Almighty God" from God's Grace from Ground Zero: Seeking God's Heart for the Future of Our World by Jim Cymbala with Stephen Sorenson.

[Pauline Spiegel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Always appreciate Cymbala’s straightforwardness. Interesting to read two decades later and in the context of current events.

[Sharon Zink · Rating 3 out of 5]

The most interesting parts of this short book were the little anecdotes about people who experienced the attacks on 9/11/01.

[Robert Dallmann · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed reading this from the perspective of so many years after the fact.

[Dottie Parish · Rating 5 out of 5]

God’s Grace from Ground Zero is a powerful book about the impact of the 911 disaster on New York in particular and the United States as well. The Brooklyn Tabernacle opened the church doors to minister to those who walked by covered with soot and in shock. As time passed four members of the congregation were still missing. This is a gripping account of three who died and one who lived and how “God longs for us to place our faith in him, to trust him, no matter what happens.” Cymbala also says that many people who doubted God’s existence before 911 now are seeking him. This is a powerful book that can help us make sense of the tragedies and difficulties in life.

[Jerri · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love anything Jim Cymbala writes, his writing is lead by the Holy Sprit!!