This book raises in a straightforward fashion the faith-related questions that the victims/survivors of natural disasters have as a result of this experience. Is the disaster an "act of God?" Did God cause the disaster? If God is all powerful, why did God allow it to happen? The author then goes on to argue that God is active in our questions, confusions, and doubts, as well as in those who help - either individually or as communities of faith. He discusses the dynamics of the caregiver/care receiver relationship from the perspective of the care receiver to provide insights into how natural disaster victims can face an uncertain future with hope and faith. A final chapter for caregivers provides help for the emotional and spiritual health of those who assist others in times of disaster. Appendices provide practical, close-to-the-ground tools.
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Gary Harbaugh is Professor Emeritus of Pastoral Care, Trinity Lutheran Seminary. He has served on the Lutheran Disaster Response Staff since 1992. Harbaugh is the author of Caring for the Caregiver, God’s Gifted People, and Covenants and Care.
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Suddenly the sirens sounded! Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
disaster ministry, disaster response Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Christ Jesus, Lutheran Disaster Response, Jesus Christ, Holy Spirit, Rct of God, Win God New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Good Grief: A Constructive Approach to the Problem of Loss by Granger Westberg on page 66, and Back Matter
- When Bad Things Happen To Good People by Harold S. Kushner in Back Matter
- Lighten Our Darkness by David Monge in Back Matter
- Journey of Faith: Inspirational Stories to Help You Discover God's Purpose for Your Life by Kathleen M. McGee in Back Matter
- Pastor As Person: Maintaining Personal Integrity in the Choices and Challenges of Ministry by Gary L. Harbaugh in Back Matter
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- Recovery from Loss: A Personalized Guide to the Grieving Process by Lewis Tagliaferre on page 93, Back Matter, and Back Cover
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