Download or read book Blessed Grieving written by Joan Guntzelman and published by Saint Mary's Press. This book was released on 1994 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We have the option to say yes to the losses that life presents, to let go, and to move on. The sixteen reflections in this book assist readers in grieving life's losses.
Download or read book Blessed are Those who Mourn written by Glenn M. Spencer and published by Our Sunday Visitor. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For anyone who has to comfort the grieving, this book is an essential reference.
Download or read book The Cure for Sorrow written by Jan Richardson and published by . This book was released on 2020-08 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Jan Richardson unexpectedly lost her husband and creative partner, the singer/songwriter Garrison Doles, she did what she had long known how to do: she wrote blessings. These were no sugar-coated blessings. They minimized none of the pain and bewilderment that came in the wake of a wrenching death. With these blessings, Jan entered, instead, into the depths of the shock, anger, and sorrow. From those depths, she has brought forth words that, with heartbreaking honesty, offer surprising comfort and stunning grace. Those who know loss will find kinship among these pages. In these blessings that move through the anguish of rending into the unexpected shelters of solace and hope, there shimmers a light that helps us see we do not walk alone. From her own path of grief, Jan offers a luminous, unforgettable gift that invites us to know the tenacity of hope and to recognize the presence of love that, as she writes, is "sorrow's most lasting cure."
Download or read book Through a Season of Grief written by Bill Dunn and published by HarperChristian + ORM. This book was released on 2004-08-30 with total page 411 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you've lost a spouse, child, family member, or friend, you've discovered that few people understand the deep hurt you feel. Where do you turn for daily comfort and help? Where do you find the tools to move forward? Through a Season of Grief is the first 365-day devotional designed to support and uplift you in the first, most difficult year of bereavement. As you read through the pages of this 365-day devotional, you will better understand the grieving process and will receive needed encouragement along the way. These devotions offer biblical comfort and practical teaching that will enable you to take steps forward each day toward healing, including devotions specifically geared toward supporting you through your grief such as: How to embrace the grieving process How to cope when the meal train ends Who to turn to when you can’t control your emotions More than thirty respected Christian professionals—including Anne Graham Lotz, Kay Arthur, Jack Hayford, Elisabeth Elliot, Norman Wright, Barbara Johnson, and Luis Palau—share their insights on how to walk through the devastation of grief toward wholeness and hope. You will hear from people like you who have lost a loved one and have found God's healing presence amid despair. This unique devotional is based on GriefShare®, a national grief recovery support group program that has helped more than 100,000 families.
Download or read book Great Hearted written by Janet Lindsey and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2018-10-31 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Janet’s life suddenly and tragically changed, extreme grief proved more than bearable. She wanted to hide from it, escape it somehow—anything but endure the anguish of heart and soul! What do we do now? How do we live? Will we survive another day, another hour, the next moment? This is a Bible study on grieving courageously. The author’s desire is to help a hurting heart in this process of confusion, hurt, and pain. She has learned that God will not waste our grief! Sorrow is meant to draw us closer to the One who can use it for His glory and to help others in their adversity.
Download or read book The Smell of Rain on Dust written by Martín Prechtel and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2015-04-14 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Beautifully written and wise … [Martin Prechtel] offers stories that are precious and life-sustaining. Read carefully, and listen deeply."—Mary Oliver, National Book Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Inspiring hope, solace, and courage in living through our losses, author Martín Prechtel, trained in the Tzutujil Maya shamanic tradition, shares profound insights on the relationship between grief and praise in our culture--how the inability that many of us have to grieve and weep properly for the dead is deeply linked with the inability to give praise for living. In modern society, grief is something that we usually experience in private, alone, and without the support of a community. Yet, as Prechtel says, "Grief expressed out loud for someone we have lost, or a country or home we have lost, is in itself the greatest praise we could ever give them. Grief is praise, because it is the natural way love honors what it misses." Prechtel explains that the unexpressed grief prevalent in our society today is the reason for many of the social, cultural, and individual maladies that we are currently experiencing. According to Prechtel, "When you have two centuries of people who have not properly grieved the things that they have lost, the grief shows up as ghosts that inhabit their grandchildren." These "ghosts," he says, can also manifest as disease in the form of tumors, which the Maya refer to as "solidified tears," or in the form of behavioral issues and depression. He goes on to show how this collective, unexpressed energy is the long-held grief of our ancestors manifesting itself, and the work that can be done to liberate this energy so we can heal from the trauma of loss, war, and suffering. At base, this "little book," as the author calls it, can be seen as a companion of encouragement, a little extra light for those deep and noble parts in all of us.
Download or read book The Good Grief Devotional written by Brent D. Christianson and published by Fortress Press. This book was released on 2019-02-01 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A wise, honest companion for the journey through grief Whether you are struggling with your own grief or walking with a friend or family member who is grieving, you know the journey is not smooth or straightforward. The Good Grief Devotional offers wise, honest companionship to those who are struggling with the death of a loved one, a divorce, the loss of a job, or another major life transition. Pastor Brent D. Christianson's fifty-two devotions follow the ten stages of grief outlined in Granger Westberg's helpful book Good Grief, published in 1968. Millions of people have found in it validation for their grief, understanding of their feelings, and a way to live through grief and into a new reality. Christianson begins each stage with a reflection on that aspect of grief and then considers what the stage means for the reader's self-understanding and relationships with other people, creation, and God. Each devotion ends with questions to think about and talk about with another person, healing actions one might take, and a prayer. The Good Grief Devotional provides pastoral care, faces the reality of loss, and points the way to hope. Readers will want to return to this collection year after year as they are changed by their journey.
Download or read book Grieving the Loss of a Loved One written by Lorene Hanley Duquin and published by Our Sunday Visitor. This book was released on 2017-02-15 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Grief is like a long valley, a winding valley where any bend may reveal a totally new landscape." C.S. Lewis Lorene Duquin, an experienced grief counselor was no stranger to understanding and explaining grief, and had helped many people work through it. But when she lost her mother she found herself living in an entirely new space. Grieving the Loss of a Loved One contains 52 powerful, one-page meditations that will help you work through the various aspects of grieving as they did for Lorene herself. The meditations are wide-ranging: they are deeply personal, but yet they address the emotional, physical, mental, spiritual, and social aspects of grief. Rooted in prayer, inspired by the Holy Spirit, and conveying important life lessons, each meditation features: A quote from a well-known figure that speaks to the meditation A brief reflection that expands upon the topic at hand A prayer Sidebar with a timely quote or anecdote Walk hand in hand with Lorene and experience the gift of a companion who can walk this painful walk at your side, through this unknown territory, where each passing day seems to reveal a new dimension of pain, loss, confusion but eventually transforms to healing and peace.
Download or read book Grieving Biblically written by Robert Banks and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2023-02-09 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are many things in life that you can prepare for. Grieving is not one of those things. Even some losses can be mitigated to a point when they are known beforehand. Yet it is not until the reality of a loss settles in the mind and shatters your emotions that the full weight and power of grief can truly be known. There are many courses you must go through in the school of life, yet there is nothing harder nor anything you will be least prepared to go through than the grief produced by loss. Whether it is the loss of a spouse by death or divorce, the loss of a child, parent, sibling or beloved friend, loss of any kind will bring about varying depths of pain, sorrow, and grief. This book is for the grieving. A glimmering light of hope shining through the darkness of the storm, seeking to provide a safe course, steadying comfort, and solid commentary for the grieving soul. This hope can only be discovered by turning to the Bible, the Word of God to uncover not only how to get through grief GodaEUR(tm)s way, but how God is able to turn the pain of your grief into His purpose for good. So grab your Bible, pen and paper as we seek GodaEUR(tm)s answer to lifeaEUR(tm)s question of aEURoeHow to grieve biblically?aEUR
Download or read book Mourning Break written by Rev. Betsy Haas and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2012-10-03 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everybody is destined to take this journey. Brothers, mothers, lawyers, teachers, spouses, pastors, childreneach will come to a day when suddenly a loved one dies and the grief journey begins. This is a trip nobody looks forward to taking. It is a lonely, one-way road that must be traveled by placing one foot in front of the other. There are no shortcuts, U-turns, or express lanes. In the beginning, the road is so clouded over with emotions, we cannot see the end or how anything good can ever come from our loss. Fortunately, God can. Mourning Break offers hope through personal stories and scriptural guidance for how to move forward with life. You will be able to reflect on Gods Word as it applies just to you. Take a break from your grief, and be reminded that joy, indeed, comes in the mourning.
Download or read book Grieving with Mary written by Mary K. Doyle and published by ACTA Publications. This book was released on 2009 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More art, music and literature have been devoted to Mary than to any other woman in history, and millions of believers make hard pilgrimages to visit her shrines every day. But why do Catholics pray to Mary in times of sorrow or need? And how does she help them develop a closer relationship to Christ? In Grieving with Mary, author Mary K. Doyle finds comfort and healing in devotion to the Blessed Virgin. Doyle walks readers through the illustrious history of the many ways Catholics have of approaching Mary, and encourages readers to use one or more of the following to nurture their own personal relationship with the Mother of God: [[Hymns and prayers [[Devotional art [[Shrines [[Rosary beads [[Labyrinths [[Feasts and processions When Catholics pray to Mary (or any other saint), they ask for her intercession. In prose that is clear and precise, Doyle makes clear that adoration of Mary does not replace worshipping God, but rather draws believers closer to God. Ultimately, devo
Download or read book When You Lose Someone You Love written by Joanne Fink and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2017-10-10 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Filled with expressive sentiments and beautifully simple illustrations from the personal grief journal of award winning artist/author Joanne Fink, this special edition of When You Lose Someone You Love offers a healing connection with all who are dealing with one of life’s most challenging times. Readers will understand that they are not alone, that there will be days when you feel overwhelmed, nights when you can’t sleep, and times when waves of sadness wash over you unexpectedly. Affirming and cathartic, this book will help bring healing without sugarcoating the challenges of losing a loved one. When You Lose Someone You Love is an incredible gift of comfort for anyone who endures the journey of losing a spouse, a family member or close friend. When You Lose Someone You Love features... • Life-affirming insights from the personal grief journal of an award-winning artist. • Expressive sentiments take readers through the many emotions of loss. • Beautifully illustrations on every page. • A 116 page book that offers the “look and feel” of a very personal greeting card.
Download or read book Finding a Loving God in the Midst of Grief written by Susan M. Erschen and published by The Word Among Us Press. This book was released on 2019-04-12 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The loss of a love one is often devastating. And while each of us experience grief in a unique way, finding your way back to a place of wholeness may seem impossible. The emptiness, loneliness and darkness seem to never fade. This book will help you find comfort and grow closer to God, who often seems far off or even absent in your journey through grief. Drawing from both personal testimonies and religious texts, this book also contains practical advice on how to overcome some of the emotional followed by practical aspect of grief, and a prayer on each topic. This book will also help you make decisions about what to pass on and what to keep in order to treasure your memories of your loved one. Grief is a very unique and personal experience. Through this book, you will be given the confidence to grieve in your own way. Ultimately, they will see grief as a journey that can lead you into a richer spiritual life.
Download or read book As We Grieve written by Jan Groft and published by Greenleaf Book Group. This book was released on 2011 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Having encountered unexpected moments of grace in her own grief journeys, writer Jan Groft set out to find others who have felt lifted, even momentarily, out of their sorrows.
Download or read book Every Moment Holy Volume Two written by Douglas Kaine McKelvey and published by Every Moment Holy. This book was released on 2021-02-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: EVERY MOMENT HOLY, Vol. 2: DEATH, GRIEF, & HOPE, is a book of liturgies for seasons of dying and grieving--liturgies such as "A Liturgy for the Scattering of Ashes" or "A Liturgy for the Loss of a Spouse" or "A Liturgy for the Wake of a National Tragedy" or "A Liturgy for the Weighing of Last-Stage Medical Options." These are ways of reminding us that our lives are shot through with sacred purpose and eternal hopes even when, especially when, suffering and pain threaten to overwhelm us. -over 100 liturgies for seasons of dying and grieving -beautiful leather-bound hardcover -over 20 illustrations by Ned Bustard -silk bookmark -gilded edges
Download or read book May You Find Comfort written by Joyce Rupp and published by . This book was released on 2010-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "May You Find Comfort" offers an elegant prayer and meditation in a beautiful layout, expressing the deep care and concern of the faith community. (Practical Life)
Download or read book Blessings for a Grieving Mother written by Joan Moss and published by . This book was released on 2019-11-13 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a mother's worst fear happens...These devotions will guide and encourage her and those who wish to help her. This book has grown from the premise that when God allows tragedy, he sends blessings to bring about his calling of perfection on our lives. Since the years when my two daughters died of cancer, I have found grief to be a time of gentle spiritual awakening-when eyes are opened to new realities and hearts find peace and answers. This book holds stories from friends and my own life which I pray will point you to Jesus in the Psalms. There you will discover the beautiful work he is weaving in your life and the hope to which you've been called.Joan Moss relies on Scripture to bring hope to mothers suffering the relentless grief of losing a child.... Her freeing and strengthening devotional covers the many facets of grief she has personally experienced-despair, anger, guilt, loneliness and more. Joan knows first hand that only God can heal us, and he is more than willing. Let her walk you into the loving and merciful words of Jesus with each chapter. She has written an essential, comprehensive and beautiful book. -Lara Stark, Author of Bridal Veil Fireweed, The Tale of the Woodswalker and Calla Lily DreamsGrief... is a difficult and often surprising experience. One surprise may be (its) wide variety of emotions. This devotional is a... guide to the comforting relevance of the Psalms as messages of reassurance that God is with us. -Carolyn Havlen, Facilitator at GriefShare, New MexicoAs a bereaved mother... this book would have been helpful as I went through so many emotions, especially in the first year. -Roberta Swanhart, Darren's momThis book invites itself to be given as a gift to women who need its message of hope.-Teena Marcus, Women's Book Study Leader, Hope Church, New MexicoI lost my 27-year-old daughter over thirty years ago. The Lord has healed a lot of my pain. Joan's book still touched me very deeply. As a Biblical counselor and senior pastor, I see this as a good resource which I highly recommend. -Rev. Patricia H. Bergsland, retired pastor and mother of Ann Scott, New York
