• When I Lay My Isaac Down

  • Unshakable Faith in Unthinkable Circumstances
  • By: Carol Kent
  • Narrated by: Carol Kent
  • Length: 6 hrs and 1 min
  • Unabridged Audiobook
  • Release date: 04-18-05
  • Language: English
  • Publisher: Oasis Audio
  • 4 out of 5 stars (60 ratings)

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Sometimes we make sacrifices to help us get ahead, to allow us more time with family, or because we believe in the cause. And then there are sacrifices in which we have no say, "Isaac experiences" as in Genesis 22, thrust upon us without warning or survival instructions.

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Inspiring, Encouraging Truth of Excruciating Circumstances

The best stories are the real ones but finding people to share the ones that are tough, especially because of their own mistakes and sin, or those they love is hard. It's not just because people want to hide them it the type of pain and anguish Carol Kent knows deadens and paralyzes many with depression and overwhelmingly more difficult day to day life circumstances that make processing and overcoming them all the more difficult. Carol's honest and raw retelling of her story will resonate with any parent or person who has experienced horrific life altering, dream shattering event that has forever changed them--and do so in a way to not avoid but feel the pain and look to the one who gives hope and joy! You'll be inspired to also lay down that which stands between you and full devotion to God. Thank you Carol!

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When I lay my Isaac down

Very good and thought provoking! Enjoyed reading this book! I have been praying for carole, gene, and jp nonstop

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wow wow

I can only say wow. This book takes you from hurting, to raw, to victory.

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I love this book and have listened to it twice. People tend to try and make you feel bad or like you've done something wrong when our children stray from what they have been taught. It helps me to realize I am not alone in my struggle with my child and God is yet faithful. It gives hope in the midst of the storm.

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AWEFUL

The author lost me when she brought up how a couple were having marital difficulties because the father was continually molesting their daughter. She was saying, "The wife was able to forgive her husband and bring him back into their home"....I'm sorry there are just some things you don't allow back into your home...and that's a child molestor.

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