Why, God, Why?: What to Do When Life Doesn't Make Sense

Why God Why? What to do when Life Doesn't Make Sense explores the hard questions and emotions we face when challenges hit, life takes an unexpected turn or when "bad things happen to good people." Karen shares from personal experience after her husband passed away suddenly and prematurely. Despite her strong Christian faith, she had some serious questions. This book begins with her personal testimony of healing during a time of grief, and continues with inspiration and life application to get past the pain of life's hardest moments. Has tragedy shaken the foundation of your life? Have you been blindsided by an event you never expected to face? How can we heal after going through the dark places in life?  Karen skillfully combines experience and scripture to guide you through the land mines of doubt and confusion that come with loss. You can move forward into a brighter future! Review "The crises of life come to us all. What is important isknowing what to do in the crisis. The answer is God's Word and knowing how toapply it in your case. Karen Jensen knows the Word and does the Word. Hereasily understood wisdom can help you understand, as well as helping you tobenefit others." -- Billye Brim, Author and Bible Teacher "When you have questions about thetough situations of life, you need a guidebook to get you through. This is thatbook - a must read!" --Beth Jones, Pastor and author of the "Get a Gripon the Basics" series "Karen doesn't just talk the talk, but she has walked thewalk. She shares from her own journey--a journey that is full of inspiration andrich instruction. I invite you to learn from her experiences and insights.You'll be glad you did." --Tony Cooke, Author and BibleTeacher"Karen has been a personal friend of mine for over 20years.  I watched her turn to God during thedifficult time when her husband died, and I saw God truly turn her test into a testimony,her hurt into healing.  Karen acted onGod's Word all the way.  I know you willbe tremendously blessed as you read this book, and I pray you too will behealed and encouraged."-    --Kate McVeigh, Evangelist/Author/Radio and TVPersonality"The stories and strategies in this book can release freshhope and energy to anyone wanting to bounce back from loss."-   ---Bob Harrison, Best-selling author, notedseminar/conference speaker "Karen Jensen knows about overcoming life's challenges. Andshereally knows how to encourageYOU, using true-life examples and God's Word.I highly recommend this book."- --Pastor Sandy Scheer of Guts Church, Tulsa, OK From the Back Cover "Why do bad things happen?" "God, I don't understand!"Heartbreak and loss happen to us all. On New Year's Day, at the age of thirty-seven, Karen's husband died suddenly in his bed, leaving her alone to raise two grieving boys and pastor a bewildered congregation. Despite her strong faith and love for God, she had some serious questions. Has tragedy or disappointment shaken the foundation of your life? Have you been blindsided by an event you never expected to face? What should we do when we're going through the dark places in life? When we've lost everything? When we're in pain?When we're wondering why?With a mix of sharp insight and warm optimism, Karen skillfully combines experience and scripture to guide you through the land mines of doubt and confusion that come with loss. She then provides solid principles for moving forward past the pain and into a brighter future.  About the Author Karen Jensen Salisbury has been in ministry for over thirty years. She has been an instructor at RHEMA Bible Training Center in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma  and was the editor and principal writer of theConnections alumni magazine. She has served as a pastor and teacher and is a professional writer. She has penned several books of her own and has been the ghostwriter for authors such as Kenneth E. Hagin, Kenn