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Disappointment with God

By: Philip Yancey
Narrated by: Jay Charles
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Many of us experience times when life with God seems to fall short of our expectations—when we feel let down by God, hurt, or abandoned.

This is something most people don't talk about—until now.

In this classic work of Christian integrity and spiritual investigation, Philip Yancey gives us permission to look directly into our doubts and reckon with them. He uncovers the real and lasting hope that can be found in the midst of darkness and disillusion, exploring three questions that Christians wonder about but rarely feel permission to voice:

  • If God is so hungry for relationship with us, why does he seem so distant?
  • If God cares for us, why do bad things happen?
  • If God's promises are true, why do they feel so far off from personal experience?

With his gift for articulating and answering some of the most honest, complex issues of faith, Philip Yancey points you beyond doubt and hardship to a stronger, wiser faith, a confidence in God's deep love, and a thirst to reach not just for what God gives, but for who God is.

Included in the 25th anniversary edition is a study guide with questions about these perplexing crises of faith that the author confronts.

Spanish edition also available.

©1988 Philip Yancey (P)2008 Zondervan Christian Living Christianity Death & Grief Spiritual Growth Theology
Honest Exploration • Biblical Perspective • Convincing Narration • Profound Insights • Compassionate Approach
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A very good book when you are truly angry or disappointed with God. Thankful I read this.

Good book

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The insights revealed in the book were so deep. I found myself looking at the experience of the Israelites in the wilderness from a very new perspective- what happened to them happens to me everyday. And it was so helpful to realize that even if God came and talked to me in form of a cloud everyday and He directly fed me and gave me water, I might still not love Him any more than I do today. Instead I might fear Him more and maybe even take Him for granted but not necessarily love Him more. When I'm disappointed I keep thinking everything will be ok if God just revealed Himself and explained His actions to me. But it's no guarantee for a more trusting relationship. Yancey helped me see that clearly. A tough lesson indeed. I give it 4 stars because I felt like there wasn't enough of God's loving and compassionate side revealed. The focus was a lot on God's fidelity which is good - not many texts out there dare dive into this unpopular side of God. Yancey took the plunge. But in doing so, we missed some of God's kinder and more compassionate side. But all in all a fantastic read for any Christian, dealing with disappointment or not.

Very deep insights from Yancey

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes. You will reconsider your times of doubt.

What other book might you compare Disappointment with God to and why?

Lee Strobel's

Have you listened to any of Jay Charles’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No, but this was very good.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It changed me and took many doubts in God away.

Any additional comments?

For any Christian who experienced disappointments and sometimes feel that God is silent in times of his/her crisis. This is highly recommended.

Yancey at his best. Extremely upliftting.

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This book spoke to me in the midst of a season of silence from God. It helped grow and shape my perspective in a loving God who truly is concerned with me and in me despite my seasons of questions.

Spoke to my Soul

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diagnosed with terminal illnesses in 2014. this helps so much!
thankful.... mr yancey, God bless you.

great

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For those who feel hurt, betrayed, angry, disappointed, and often times abandoned by God, this book is a welcomed introspection and examination of those feelings. This should be required reading for every heart that seeks God in a fallible, imperfect, and difficult world.

Essential Reading for Your Journey

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This is a great narration of this classic book. For anyone who has ever wondered, "Why doesn't God just..." or "Where was God when..." this is a must-listen. The reader conveys the book's meaning well.

Classic Book Excellently Read

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It was on my reading list for a class I am taking.
It offered answers to better understand God 's existence.

Very powerful book.

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a series of shared experiences with questions left for the reader to answer. in short there is no answer just your decision.

No answers here just questions

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Great book! Gives nice insight to a lot of questions we all have. Highly recommend.

Insightful!

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