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How Can a Good God Let Bad Things Happen?
In a world where tragedy and catastrophe strike daily, God's people pray for blessings but feel abandoned. Author Mark Tabb takes readers through the story of Job to show that God has not forsaken us. Readers of all ages will discover an honest, compassionate view of the reason believers suffer, and find real-world comfort and strength.
224 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2008
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April 8, 2024
The next book on my quest to read through all the free stuff I've picked up on my Kindle.
This was a great and realistic view of the age-old question. It was a nice balance between the practical and the theological. Not a definitive book on the subject, but I think a very good one.
This was a great and realistic view of the age-old question. It was a nice balance between the practical and the theological. Not a definitive book on the subject, but I think a very good one.
March 2, 2013
Words cannot express how much I loved this book. It had been a while since I read a book that presented both intellectual stimulation and new aspects of faith in one. The morsels of truth and the depth of thought this book presented were... fulfilling. Every chapter inspired me to think more. Every chapter left me with a new perspective. In truth, I've never "highlighted" an e-book as much as I highlighted this one.
Although the title poses one question, the book itself explores many related questions. The author goes to such a deep level of exploration which is partially why it left me feeling so fulfilled. The biblical basis of the book is Job's experience with suffering and his relationship with God. However, the book is much more than an analysis of Job.
From beginning to end, this book was stimulating to the mind and soul. I truly thoroughly enjoyed it.
Although the title poses one question, the book itself explores many related questions. The author goes to such a deep level of exploration which is partially why it left me feeling so fulfilled. The biblical basis of the book is Job's experience with suffering and his relationship with God. However, the book is much more than an analysis of Job.
From beginning to end, this book was stimulating to the mind and soul. I truly thoroughly enjoyed it.
January 15, 2013
Started but did not finish this book. It wasn't very well written, and I found the author's theology suspect in a few places. I'm planning to read Jerry Bridges' Trusting God next and am hoping for better material there.
June 11, 2009
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December 12, 2012
Lots to think about. New perspective on suffering and new way of thinking about the question "why did God let...happen?" I feel more grounded in my faith and trust in God after reading this book.
January 9, 2013
the best book on the big Why question I've ever read. Thought provoking and inspiring, I was encouraged.
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