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Customer Reviews for Focus on the Family Gone in a Heartbeat: Our Daughters Died . . . Our Faith Endures
Focus on the Family Gone in a Heartbeat: Our Daughters Died . . . Our Faith Endures
One snowy Sunday morning in 2007, David and Marie Works and their four daughters were about to leave church when a gunman appeared out of nowhere and killed two of their teenage girls. For the first time, David and Marie Works reveal the complete story of that fateful day, how they've coped since then, their emotional meeting with the gunman's family, and what they learned when a parent's worst nightmare became reality. If your own world has turned upside-down, you'll find this true story of hope and fearless faith encouraging and inspiring. Focus on the Family resource. Hardcover.
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Customer Reviews for Gone in a Heartbeat: Our Daughters Died . . . Our Faith Endures
Review 1 for Gone in a Heartbeat: Our Daughters Died . . . Our Faith Endures
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Heartfelt Story
Date:March 2, 2013
cheerfulheart
Location:Conover, NC
Age:45-54
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I really enjoyed reading this book. The parents share their story and their hearts. Their faith blessed me.
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Review 2 for Gone in a Heartbeat: Our Daughters Died . . . Our Faith Endures
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A book about tragedy, healing and forgiveness.
Date:September 3, 2012
Diann
Location:Illinois
Age:45-54
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Our daughter was staying at the YWAM base in Denver when the shooter showed up there but, we were not the parents that received the call that our daughter had been shot. I cannot remotely imagine what the Works and the other families went through, but I thank them for sharing their story. I am so glad I read this book as it gave me a better perspective on what actully happened when Matthew Murray showed up at the YWAM base and then finished his shooting spree at the New Life Church. I would recommend this book to everyone.
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Review 3 for Gone in a Heartbeat: Our Daughters Died . . . Our Faith Endures
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great book
Date:June 3, 2012
cdschafer
Location:waco, texas
Age:55-65
Gender:female
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A great book. A families faith was truly tested and they came through the trial.
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Review 4 for Gone in a Heartbeat: Our Daughters Died . . . Our Faith Endures
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A very good book!
Date:May 16, 2012
Susan Andel
Location:Breckenridge, MN
Age:55-65
Gender:female
This book lets the reader know that there is another and better way to respond to grief and death and that it can be productive and honor the lives of the person or people who lost their life or lives.
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Review 5 for Gone in a Heartbeat: Our Daughters Died . . . Our Faith Endures
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Forgiveness
Date:April 6, 2012
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A wonderful story of forgiveness in the worst of circumstances..
I have shared this book with three friends and it strenghtened their faith as well as mine...
I have shared this book with three friends and it strenghtened their faith as well as mine...
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Review 6 for Gone in a Heartbeat: Our Daughters Died . . . Our Faith Endures
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Family, Faith, Forgiveness
Date:March 30, 2012
Rev. Russ Kuiken
Location:Morris County, NJ
Age:45-54
Gender:male
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It's too bad this book hasn't caught on more over the years. It draws you in to the life of the Works family, their home life, their search for a church fellowship(ranging from home church to mega-church), homeschooling and the growth of faith in the hearts of God's people, It not only deals with the struggles and victories of a family who loose two of their daughters to a shooting in their church's parking lot, it also deals with the struggles of their church community and the struggles of the parents of the shooter.
It truly challenged me in terms of the level of faith and forgiveness in my own heart. So much so that I had a copy sent to a friend right away.
May God bless you on whatever point you happen to be He has you at this point in your life!
It truly challenged me in terms of the level of faith and forgiveness in my own heart. So much so that I had a copy sent to a friend right away.
May God bless you on whatever point you happen to be He has you at this point in your life!
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Review 7 for Gone in a Heartbeat: Our Daughters Died . . . Our Faith Endures
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God honoring story
Date:March 19, 2012
Lisa
Location:Winnipeg, Canada
Age:35-44
Gender:female
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This is a true, heart breaking story told in a God honoring way. It's refreshing to hear about the family's ups and downs, but ultimately how they continually seek to grow in their relationship with the Lord.
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Review 8 for Gone in a Heartbeat: Our Daughters Died . . . Our Faith Endures
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Great reading. much fellings
Date:July 15, 2011
book lover
Location:miss.
Age:55-65
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This is one of the best books I have ever read, and I read a lot. Keep up the good work. whenever I place an order with CBS I know I'm in for a treat.
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Review 9 for Gone in a Heartbeat: Our Daughters Died . . . Our Faith Endures
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This product is very well written.
Date:March 22, 2011
Next Level
Location:Shippensburg, Pa
Age:55-65
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This is an everyday family that seeks to follow what they thought was God's plan for their life. But when that changes they still just want to be in God's plan. A story of foregiveness that only knowing God, can one have the strength and faith to do that. Parents love your children always. And tell them that, "I LOVE YOU". It is a heart-breaking real life story. But with God...He will carry you.
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Review 10 for Gone in a Heartbeat: Our Daughters Died . . . Our Faith Endures
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Date:September 3, 2010
Christina Melton
this was a excellent book,it made me cry and reading how devoted to Jesus Christ these 2 girls lived their lives really inspired me to do more for my Lord.And they inspired me enough to start attending church again,very beautiful book,HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
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Review 11 for Gone in a Heartbeat: Our Daughters Died . . . Our Faith Endures
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Date:March 19, 2010
Caterina Sciangula
Totally enjoyed reading it, although sad you really see how a family comes together through faith and a heart for God no matter what...great read...
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Review 12 for Gone in a Heartbeat: Our Daughters Died . . . Our Faith Endures
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Date:January 21, 2010
Katherine Martinez
Excellent book - well worth the read - and an excellent example of Jesus being the source of peace and forgiveness even in such a terrible situation.
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Review 13 for Gone in a Heartbeat: Our Daughters Died . . . Our Faith Endures
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Date:October 7, 2009
David Works
I just stumbled over these reviews this evening. I don't know what to say. You all are so kind. It is so good to see how much good God can make out of something so horrible. "Where sin abounds, grace abounds all the more..."
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Review 14 for Gone in a Heartbeat: Our Daughters Died . . . Our Faith Endures
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Date:September 9, 2009
Janene Quinn
Great book, shows you that bad things do happen to good people. This family shines of Jesus daily and how through their stuggles they stayed close to Jesus. This was an amazing book of how to forgive and go on.
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Review 15 for Gone in a Heartbeat: Our Daughters Died . . . Our Faith Endures
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Date:August 26, 2009
Joyce Martin
Could not put this book down! Sad but courageous message about God's perfect love and grace which He so lavishly gives to His children.
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Review 16 for Gone in a Heartbeat: Our Daughters Died . . . Our Faith Endures
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Date:July 30, 2009
Catherine Wright
The book was a quick read. Once I picked it upI could' put it downn until I finish. It just goes to show that when you have a true relationship with the Lord , what he can take you through and you find yourself still standing. How they came togather with all the family with for given hearts, and unconditional love. I enjoyed the book, and our book club really enjoyed it, and we all gave it a thumbs up.
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Review 17 for Gone in a Heartbeat: Our Daughters Died . . . Our Faith Endures
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Date:June 29, 2009
Catherine Wright
The book was well written, as soon as it arrived I started reading it and finish it in one day. As I read the story I could picture and experience the emotion and the presences of God through out the story. The strength of the congregation comming togather as brother and sister should in the time of crisis to help bear the load in which this family was carrying at the time. It helped me remember that God is always on time. Great book ,our book club will be discussing it for the month of July.I had heard about this tragic incident on the news our prayer warriors began to pray. Thanks so much to the family for sharing their story with the world as a reminder that God is always present.This story is an excellent indication that our strength cometh from the Lord who made Heaven and Earth.
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Review 18 for Gone in a Heartbeat: Our Daughters Died . . . Our Faith Endures
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Date:June 24, 2009
Joann
I bought this book for our church library. It is such an inspirational story of trusting God, no matter what. The book was very well written...my compliments to Dean Merrill, co-author along with David and Marie Works. I felt like I was there. It made me examine my own life. Could I have remained as faithful and forgiving as they?
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Review 19 for Gone in a Heartbeat: Our Daughters Died . . . Our Faith Endures
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Date:April 27, 2009
Adriana Miller
This book is totally inspiring! It's amazing how God gets people "THROUGH" certain situations. I have shed many tears while reading this book. Please read it!
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Review 20 for Gone in a Heartbeat: Our Daughters Died . . . Our Faith Endures
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Date:April 20, 2009
Nan Harp, First Congregational Church-uc
I found this book to be very inspirational! Although their story is a tragic one, they show how they were able to use their faith during the crisis and after. I have already used parts of their story to help others who are experiencing difficulties in their lives.
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