The Blessings of Brokenness: Why God Allows Us to Go Through Hard Times

by Charles F. Stanley

Book Overview

A CBA Bestselling AuthorWith gentle wisdom, Dr. Charles Stanley shines light on the process of being broken. He reveals the ways we protest against it. And he gives us an inspiring look beyond the pain to the promise of blessing.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0310200261
• ISBN13: 9780310200260
• Release Date: September 1997
• Publisher: Zondervan
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.4" x 7.1"

Customer Reviews

Dios va mas alla del pensamiento humano

En este libro el Dr. Charles Stanley nos muestra la manera en la que Dios trabaja en nuestras vidas aun en los momentos mas dificiles. Con excelentes ilustraciones y un mensaje poderoso, Stanley nos trae grandes verdades biblicas del obrar del Dios en el hombre. Excelente libro.

I found what I had been searching for

At the time I brought this book I was going through "HELL" because I didn't know what was going on in my life, Nothing was working out in my life I mean nothing no matter what I did it did not pan out, a friend told to get this book and when I started to read it the answer to what was going on started to make sense God was causing me to be BROKEN so that he could me for his service. You have to read the book for your self to see what I'am talking about. this could be your answer.

Practical theology of suffering

This books is an excellent resource for those who are searching for purpose in suffering. Suffering takes on many forms, but all are intensely personal and difficult. There are probably few resources that address the subject with as much compassion and insight. I believe the author writes out of a combination of personal experience and biblical knowledge. Thus, this book serves to affirm those in the midst of suffering. In a "success oriented" society there is little room to explore and understand failure, brokeness, and pain. However, such conditions are more characteristic of the human dilemna than the "health, wealth and prosperity" we are told (by the mass media) we can all have if we just do it right. Thus, the need to address the issues of suffering are paramount. If you're reading this review, then you are guaranteed a degree of suffering at some point in your life - because that's part of life. It would be very beneficial to have this information and understanding before that time comes.

Growing in Him

Charles Stanley's book can help you get on the right path when you are going through a tough time. I was lost when someone I loved passed away. My faith for the first time waivered. I've learned that when we are the most in need is when we need God most. I have a closer relationship with him and am learning more every day. There is another book that is helping me to cope, Write from Your Heart, A Healing Grief Journal. Immersing myself in the word has made a huge difference in the way I am healing.

Big message in a small package

This is a great book for helping you come to a greater relationship with God. I was going through the hardest time of my life when a good friend gave me a copy of this book, and without the message I received, I would have come through angry, bitter, and further away from God. Instead, I have a closer relationship with Jesus than ever before. Very highly recommended!