In this eloquent account of her current struggle with physical pain, Eareckson Tada offers her perspective on divine healing, God's purposes, and w...
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Dec 05, 2011
Nicki
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What a blessing this audio is! I have thoroughly enjoyed listening to Joni talk about her life in such a positive way. This is such a practical book to help you to carry on with your life in spite of your circumstances, something I think Joni does extremely well.
What I liked about it most, is that she is speaking from experience, and not giving pat answers to questions she doesn’t know how to answer. I’ve enjoyed hearing her whole story, from when she had the accident over 40 years ago, to More...
What I liked about it most, is that she is speaking from experience, and not giving pat answers to questions she doesn’t know how to answer. I’ve enjoyed hearing her whole story, from when she had the accident over 40 years ago, to More...
Feb 05, 2011
John
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"Wrestling with the Mysteries of Suffering, Pain, and God's Sovereignty" is an apt subtitle for this book, for just like Jacob wrestled with God many centuries ago, Joni has been wrestling with God for decades, ever since she took that dive into a too shallow lake as a teenager and became a quadriplegic.
Joni doesn't speak on suffering & healing as a lofty theologian, or as some shallow social commentator, but as a real woman who has walked through real suffering and pain for More...
Joni doesn't speak on suffering & healing as a lofty theologian, or as some shallow social commentator, but as a real woman who has walked through real suffering and pain for More...
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Aug 23, 2010
Mandy
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This is the raw, honest, and vulnerable sharing from Joni's heart and from the Word of God about suffering. It's a powerful look at how God is a loving God and has plans for us to bring glory to Him and grow in our relationship with Him.
I enjoyed Joni's amazing perspective, steady faithfulness, and open honesty. She addresses the issue of Healing Services in a kind, yet biblically sound way. After reading this book you will have a better appreciation for your More...
This is the raw, honest, and vulnerable sharing from Joni's heart and from the Word of God about suffering. It's a powerful look at how God is a loving God and has plans for us to bring glory to Him and grow in our relationship with Him.
I enjoyed Joni's amazing perspective, steady faithfulness, and open honesty. She addresses the issue of Healing Services in a kind, yet biblically sound way. After reading this book you will have a better appreciation for your More...
Apr 23, 2011
Mike
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Joni wrote this book out of excruciating pain. It will be especially valuable to those who are also suffering. I won't say more except to mention an wonderful illustration (pp. 96-8) of God’s sovereignty, and wondrous grace in times of trouble.
A while ago Joni and hubby Ken observed 38th anniversary of the day she broke her neck in diving accident. They had crab cakes, because, were it not for a “feisty Chesapeake Bay blue crab” that bit Joni’s sister’s toe, her sister Kathy would not More...
A while ago Joni and hubby Ken observed 38th anniversary of the day she broke her neck in diving accident. They had crab cakes, because, were it not for a “feisty Chesapeake Bay blue crab” that bit Joni’s sister’s toe, her sister Kathy would not More...
May 31, 2011
Georgia
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After 40 years of living in a wheelchair, after enduring excruciating, unexplainable, chronic pain for a decade, and after having recently been diagnosed with breast cancer, when Joni Eareckson Tada speaks about living life to the fullest in spite of suffering and pain, I want to read anything she has to say! Especially because her platform is her own life! She has wrestled with all the hard questions about God in the midst of the harshness in life--and she comes back to the same place: trust
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Feb 11, 2012
Linda
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I bought this book for my Kindle while in bed struggling with an illness. I live with chronic pain as well. It was really helpful to me. There was so much that Joni said that I liked, I started out trying to underline it all on my Kindle. Between my Kindle freezing (which they do when you underline a lot) and finding so many good points to underline, I finally gave up! I would have underlined half the book! This book was a good reminder to me of God's love and care, even when it seems He isn't a
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Mar 02, 2011
Holly
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Why does God allow pain? Is God concerned with suffering and involved in it? Plato, C.S. Lewis, Rabbi Harold Kushner, Henri Nouwen, the apostle Paul and others have all addressed these age-old questions.
Instead of focusing on how God is involved in the problem of pain, Joni Eareckson Tada chooses instead in her book, A Place of Healing, to examine how God can use pain to draw her closer to Himself and lift her above her human sufferings.
Joni, left a quadriplegic from a More...
Instead of focusing on how God is involved in the problem of pain, Joni Eareckson Tada chooses instead in her book, A Place of Healing, to examine how God can use pain to draw her closer to Himself and lift her above her human sufferings.
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Feb 15, 2012
Christine
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I listened to the audio version of this book and enjoyed hearing Joni read her own words. I felt like I was sitting in her living room having a conversation with her.
Regarding the content of the book itself, I felt strengthened in the Lord and was reminded of His promises through hard times. It was well written with many examples and testimonies of people that Joni has met. I would read it again.
Regarding the content of the book itself, I felt strengthened in the Lord and was reminded of His promises through hard times. It was well written with many examples and testimonies of people that Joni has met. I would read it again.
Nov 23, 2011
Janice
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This is written by a woman of incredible faith and courage, who has been a paraplegic since she was 19. Now 60, she has chronic pain from the one disc in her neck not affected by the accident which caused her disability, and, breast cancer. Such an encouragement in pain, not trying to give all the answers, but instead asking the right questions, and being vulnerable in her own struggles and doubts.
Aug 05, 2011
Both heart-felt and solidly Biblical. The author absolutely refuses to define a life of faith as syrupy sweet or for the weak and proceeds to exemplify that in her life and words. Beyond just her own experience, which is powerful, she draws from other writers and wide-ranging illustrations.
Oct 24, 2011
Christina
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Just the encouragement I needed at the right time. Her discussion of what helps when she's anxious about her pain and increasing disability was excellent.
Aug 01, 2011
Michelle
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Joni wrote this book in the midst of chronic pain, and if anyone can speak with authority on the subject of wrestling with suffering, it is she. She writes with such and hope and love for God; it was inspiring to read, and a good reference book to keep.
Apr 15, 2011
Kate
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A Place of Healing is a quick read consisting of ten chapters in which Joni talks about different aspects of healing and living with chronic illness or disability. She covers the theology of miraculous healing and seeks to answer questions such as “What benefit is there to my pain?” and “How can I go on like this?”. She writes about the benefit sickness can be to our character, while at the same time acknowledging how incredibly difficult it is to endure.
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Dec 16, 2011
Shawn
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I listened to the audiobook and did not care for the narration. Too bubbly and happy.
Jun 25, 2011
Liz
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Really raw and candid look at suffering and pain and how God can and does work through the most difficult of trials. Very encouraging and challenging for me!
Nov 05, 2011
Seth
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Moving and motivating. I never really meant to read this book, but, having just picked it up for a second, I could not put it down. When Joni talks about enduring pain, she speaks with authority. If there is a modern-day Job in the public eye, she is the one. Read this book.
Oct 16, 2010
bookme4life
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This book is a good encouragement for those struggling in body and/or spirit. Highly recommended!
Also see Nancy Guthrie's Be Still, My Soul.
Also see Nancy Guthrie's Be Still, My Soul.
May 03, 2011
Becky
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Joni is honest and raw in this book, sharing with readers her deepest pains and how she draws strength from Jesus Christ. It is a brilliant read.
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