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Into the Deep: One Man's Story of How Tragedy Took His Family but Could Not Take His Faith
On the evening of August 30, 2003, Robert and Melissa Rogers and their four young children were driving home from a family wedding. Caught in a flash flood, Melissa and the children all drowned. Into the Deep is the compelling story of how one man's faith took root and blossomed through trials, blessings, and a deepening trust in God.
248 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2007
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October 21, 2011
I love reading inspirational books while on vacation, so I picked this one to read on my current trip. I just finished the last page and still have tears in my eyes. Perhaps the tears are from being a wife and mother and not being able to comprehend losing the 2 most important things in my life in the blink of an eye: my husband and child. Or perhaps the tears are from not understanding faith as fully as I would like. Either way, this book moved me closer to both.
Into the Deep is a very well-written account of one man's tragedy and how he had the faith to move on. This story will grab your heart and not let go. There is one chapter in particular the moved me the most. "Balloons for Heaven" mentions a specific point where the father found peace and mentioned that because of this event, he was able to sleep that night...I think reading that chapter will help anyone who reads the book, sleep beter at night.
The bonus for me personally is that the family lived in Liberty MO which is just down the road from my home. Many of the places referred to were familiar..
It is hard to read this book understanding that it is a completely true story, but one you MUST add to your list.
Into the Deep is a very well-written account of one man's tragedy and how he had the faith to move on. This story will grab your heart and not let go. There is one chapter in particular the moved me the most. "Balloons for Heaven" mentions a specific point where the father found peace and mentioned that because of this event, he was able to sleep that night...I think reading that chapter will help anyone who reads the book, sleep beter at night.
The bonus for me personally is that the family lived in Liberty MO which is just down the road from my home. Many of the places referred to were familiar..
It is hard to read this book understanding that it is a completely true story, but one you MUST add to your list.
May 10, 2013
This was an AMAZING read!!! I highly recommend it to anyone, particularly those who are going through difficult times in their lives. It really helped me to gain a better perspective on suffering and how God can use it for our good and His glory - if God can help a man to continue to have faith in Him even after the deaths of his wife and four kids, how much more can I trust Him during my much smaller trials?
Some of my favourite quotes were:
"I heard so many times from so many people, 'God never gives you more than you can handle.' I eventually came to believe that 'God will always give you more than you can bear alone, because He doesn't want you to bear it without Him.' Alone, this cross was unbearable. But with God, it was possible."
"I was experiencing firsthand the truth that in our weakness, God is strong. When we become nothing, He can become everything. From moment to moment, I was clinging to God with every fiber of my being. . . I can only describe it as a miracle of God's grace and strength working through me in my time of absolute weakness."
If you have a chance to, read this book!
And even if you don't get a chance, look up Robert Rogers's ministry and website at mightyintheland
Some of my favourite quotes were:
"I heard so many times from so many people, 'God never gives you more than you can handle.' I eventually came to believe that 'God will always give you more than you can bear alone, because He doesn't want you to bear it without Him.' Alone, this cross was unbearable. But with God, it was possible."
"I was experiencing firsthand the truth that in our weakness, God is strong. When we become nothing, He can become everything. From moment to moment, I was clinging to God with every fiber of my being. . . I can only describe it as a miracle of God's grace and strength working through me in my time of absolute weakness."
If you have a chance to, read this book!
And even if you don't get a chance, look up Robert Rogers's ministry and website at mightyintheland
October 7, 2011
A wonderful story of triumph over tragedy and not allowing tragedy to ruin what God has in store for the rest of your life.
Since I live in Liberty, where the Rogers family lived at the time of the flood, it was nice to heard this story again. I didn't know them personally, but know people who did and it was nice to hear again all the events that I remember from an outsider's perspective.
I remember seeing the news coverage of the 5 hearses carrying 5 coffins to the cemetery and crying as I watched the news, but to read the story in Robert's own words was heartbreaking and encouraging all at the same time.
To know that God works all things for His good is an amazing testimony and Robert's admission that he is only alive and functioning because of God's grace, love and mercy is truly inspirational.
Since I live in Liberty, where the Rogers family lived at the time of the flood, it was nice to heard this story again. I didn't know them personally, but know people who did and it was nice to hear again all the events that I remember from an outsider's perspective.
I remember seeing the news coverage of the 5 hearses carrying 5 coffins to the cemetery and crying as I watched the news, but to read the story in Robert's own words was heartbreaking and encouraging all at the same time.
To know that God works all things for His good is an amazing testimony and Robert's admission that he is only alive and functioning because of God's grace, love and mercy is truly inspirational.
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June 22, 2009Morning Star heard this man's true story and recommended this book to our mom's group. It sounds fascinating. "Into the Deep" is the vivid book describing Robert Rogers' experience of losing his entire family in one car accident. And yet his personal motto is, 'KNOW GOD no regrets'. This has to be an inspirational book, one worth reading and recommending.
"Trust me in your times of trouble, and I will rescue you, and you will give me glory." ~Psalm 50:15
"Trust me in your times of trouble, and I will rescue you, and you will give me glory." ~Psalm 50:15
August 17, 2010
I am halfway through this book and have cried from page 1! I don't know if I can make it through the whole thing!
May 19, 2011
The amount of faith that this man endured is insipiring, it made me rethink about my faith, and wish for a stronger connection between God and Me
April 28, 2011
- This book was honestly way too depressing. I've read some really depressing books but this one was way too sad and had me crying a few times. Even though he did talk about faith a few times, I don't think it was enough to make the story inspiring or uplifting. I think seeing Robert Rogers speak about the tragedy in person was much more inspiring.
- I didn't like how the tragedy was written about first, and then the flashbacks. The flashbacks were so sad too...he mostly wrote about the traumatic things that happened in his life, besides the flood (miscarriages, breakups, etc).
+ At the same time, I couldn't put the book down and I was always think about it. I realize it's important to appreciate the really small things.
- I didn't like how the tragedy was written about first, and then the flashbacks. The flashbacks were so sad too...he mostly wrote about the traumatic things that happened in his life, besides the flood (miscarriages, breakups, etc).
+ At the same time, I couldn't put the book down and I was always think about it. I realize it's important to appreciate the really small things.
November 9, 2013
I cried so many times reading this book and took every opportunity to hug my girls just one more time than normal and tell them and my husband that I love them. This man lost his whole family, wife and 4 kids in a flash flood in 2003.
He uses the book as a forum to not only tell his family's story but also how God helped his deal with the loss and turn a negative into a positive. I believe in God and grew up in church, I appreciated that he didn't let life kick him while he was down but just could barely relate to him feeling immediately comforted by God after his loss. I know I would feel completely wrecked and bitter.
Now he is on a mission to spread God's love and be an inspiration to those who are suffering.
He uses the book as a forum to not only tell his family's story but also how God helped his deal with the loss and turn a negative into a positive. I believe in God and grew up in church, I appreciated that he didn't let life kick him while he was down but just could barely relate to him feeling immediately comforted by God after his loss. I know I would feel completely wrecked and bitter.
Now he is on a mission to spread God's love and be an inspiration to those who are suffering.
October 26, 2012
The story of Robert Rogers, who lost his wife and all four of his children in a flash flood in Missouri in 2003. The scenes where Rogers has to identify the bodies of his children and his wife are nothing short of heart-wrenching. This book kept me crying so much chapter after chapter. As you agonize with Robert Rogers over the loss of his family, you will also rejoice over a faith that is able to sustain a person over the most catastrophic and horrifically painful times. There is great comfort in the fact that Rogers can still say, "God is still good, all the time."
October 28, 2008
I enjoyed this book... it was a good story about faith and was a great reminder about how a different perspective can change the outcome of an event. The catastrophic incident in this book could have destroyed the author but instead it renewed his faith in God and he used his tragic loss to better other people's lives.
November 25, 2011
so very sad...took me awhile to convince myself to pick this up to read...I was a little scared of how sad it would be. what amazing strength Robert has and admire his faith and ministry and keeping his families legacy alive. loved the picture his daughter drew on their calendar...those types of things seems way more than just a coincidence to me
November 4, 2011
Another must read book. True story of a family of 6, whose van got sweeped away in a rare flash flood and only one survived. he shares his story to encourage others to LOVE their family as they can be gone in a blink of an eye. You will cry many tears and thank God over and over again that you have not lost your entire family.
February 26, 2013
This book was both sorrowful and joyful. My eyes welled up with tears for Robert Rogers as I read about his life's story. However, Robert did not give up on God, and God brought Robert through a valley that I cannot even imagine walking through. This book makes you appreciate the blessings you have, and the people you share your life with
November 14, 2007
I really enjoyed this book. It is about a man and how his faith was tested when his wife and four children died in a flash flood in Kansas. He alone survived. It is amazing that he turned toward God instead of away from Him after such a horrible event.
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August 11, 2011What a tragedy. To think of going home from a fun family time, then being trapped by rising flood water. How quickly life can change. I was moved by this book. It reminds you to treasure your family. Trust God. And have lots of kleenex if you read this book.
October 5, 2011
How Robert came back from this is proof that his faith was real, he was surrounded by a support system that never gave up on him and he pressed in to a faith community to grieve through this. I can only wonder what emotions he goes through any time a rain storm comes notw.
December 10, 2011
A very compelling story of faith amid chaos, but which was tempered by the attention the family paid to each other in living life to the fullest--for God and for each other. Imagine losing your spouse and four children and you get the idea of the enormity of the survivors coming to terms with it.
September 8, 2007
This is one of the most powerful testimonies I've ever read or heard. A must for anyone wanting a deeper walk with God!
October 4, 2007
Great Book. Amazing level of faith.
June 19, 2008
Amazing true story of love and faith! A must read, but be ready to cry!
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September 9, 2008This is a wonderful book and a good testament to how to get through death.
November 11, 2008
This book is one of the saddest I have ever read. I just wanted to cry at the thought of what losing your whole family must feel like. It reminded me that with Gods help we can endure anything.
December 24, 2009
A great book, but it made me cry.
February 20, 2010
Wow, what a heartbreaking book, but what an amazing testimony!
February 23, 2010
sad - but hopeful. I need a lighter read!
June 23, 2011
loving it so far...crying a lot...but loving it...
August 4, 2011
Incredible story. A convicting story. How many of us could have this same response? I've also heard this man speak in person and it's a powerful testimony!
January 18, 2012
What awesome lessons learned!
May 28, 2012
Good, good, good. Felt his anguish & the peace that only God can bring. Watched the blossoming of a God-given ministry.
May 12, 2012
Happened right here in Kansas... know the places. The depths of pain matched the depths of the water. Only Christ can give hope in such a situation.
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