At the end of World War 2, 24 senior Nazi leaders faced a war crimes court in Nuremberg, Germany. In November 1945 Captain Henry Gerecke, a Lutheran chaplain in the US Army, was summoned by his commanding officer, and was asked to be spiritual advisor to 15 of these defendants. Gerecke was faced with a challenge: “How can a humble preacher … make any impression on disciples of Adolf Hitler?” (p15)

A man is devastated by the abduction of his youngest daughter, struggling to find meaning in such an evil act. He becomes depressed and angry. Returning to the location of the abduction, he is surprised to find God waiting for him. Over the weekend he hangs out with God, who restores hope in him. The man learns about God and himself, forgiveness and love, life and death, and all things in between.