Download or read book Choosing Joy Amid Grief written by Olubunmi Idowu and published by . This book was released on 2019-12 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most difficult times in anyone's life is when they suffer the loss of a parent, spouse, child, family member or friend...after which they go through different grieving stages. Where do you turn to for comfort and help during such distressing times of grief, loss, and bereavement? Whom do you turn to for answers to your Grief questions?Choosing Joy Amid Grief is a 31-day grief devotional and grief journal designed to provide succour and encouragement as you go through your first, most difficult month of bereavement.The daily devotions offer grief resources that will help you find God's healing presence in the midst of despair.For each day, there is a bible verse about grief that will provide you with strength, inspiration, and comfort; and also a journal page (paperback version) to record your thoughts and prayers as you go on the journey from grieving to joy.Experiencing the loss of a loved one is tough but you are tougher!

Download or read book Choosing Joy written by Chris Swanson and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2015-09-04 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Choosing Joy is the true story of a young Minnesota family overcoming the tragic loss of their four-year-old boy. Cameron was beautiful, full of life, strong-willed, creative, thoughtful, and aware of heavenly things that surprised his parents. He was mischievous in the best sense of the word but also understood when people were sad or needed encouragement. He would whisper in their ears, "I think they need Jesus in their heart." Sadly, his life was cut short in an accident in his own backyard. On the night of his death, his parents had to make a choice with broken hearts between anger and joy. They had seen other families lose loved ones and how brokenness, addiction, abuse, divorce, and suicide had followed. With other children to care for, they dismissed the bitterness and feelings of abandonment that had already started to creep in, and they chose joy. As the story unfolds, hear the conversations, see through both parents eyes, and learn how God revealed His graciousness. Read how they walked through the ups and downs in the months and years that followed, keeping their hope-filled hearts open to be touched by God. Choosing Joy will help you rekindle hope, forgive, call on God again, and trust His will.

Download or read book Joy in the Mourning written by Esther Joy Grusing Hunter and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2010-11 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Joy in the Mourning is not only the story of an accident that claimed the lives of Esther's three siblings on the way to their Father's funeral; it is also a detailed account of the feelings and struggles that accompany the grieving process. It portrays a clear message to those that have suffered any kind of loss, that they are not alone. From the automobile accident, the house fire, and the gradual loss of her mother during the same time period, Esther also shares moments of joy and the healing effects of humor in the midst of suffering.

Download or read book Choose Joy written by Sara Frankl and published by FaithWords. This book was released on 2016-01-05 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Sara's story only grew louder, braver, bolder with her death. It's a story that we all need to keep hearing." -- Lisa-Jo Baker, bestselling author of Surprised by Motherhood Sara Frankl knew she had a terminal disease, but she didn't let it stop her from living. In the face of immeasurable pain, Sara chose joy -- again and again. Her unforgettable message of hope and purpose lives on, even after her death, in her words. Choose Joy is a compilation of the lessons Sara learned while she was dying, written in her own words and sewn together by her close friend Mary Carver. It is a reminder to see the beauty in life, even when it looks nothing like you hoped or planned. In a world full of tragedy, choosing joy is no small task -- but, as Sara knew, the importance lies in the choosing. Once you learn to make that choice, every day, no matter what happens, joy will come.

Download or read book Grieving with Hope written by Samuel J. Hodges IV and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2011-11 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on the successful national recovery program GriefShare, grief experts offer practical direction and hope in the face of loss.

Download or read book A Journey to Joy written by Joy Buerkle and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2022-10-26 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a young girl, author Joy Buerkle didn’t have a magical upbringing or a lot of happy childhood memories. She didn’t fully know God or God’s character and was often confused, angry, or upset with God. At age twenty-eight, she experienced the deep grief of losing a loved one, and then she suffered pregnancy losses in her thirties. Through these tribulations, Joy grew spiritually and now has a loving relationship with our heavenly Father. In A Journey to Joy, she shares her journey to finding joy and relays her testimony of God’s goodness, grace, and love for mankind. Joy encourages you to see divine intervention through any heartache or tribulations you may be enduring. She prays the Lord provides you with peace, comfort, and strength and surrounds you with an endless amount of love.

Download or read book Choose Joy written by Kay Warren and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2012-04 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Passionate Bible teacher Kay Warren shows women--even those who battle depression and anxiety--that a joy-filled life is within their reach.

Download or read book Returning to Joy written by Kristi Hugstad and published by Morgan James Publishing. This book was released on 2021-03-23 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Returning to Joy is a three-part gift book series that provides inspiration and healing for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one or beloved pet. Returning to Joy provides those who are grieving with faith-based, inspirational thought anchors. The beautiful 4-color images along with motivating quotes and appropriate Bible Verses throughout its pages serve as a perfect, thoughtful gift for anyone mourning the loss of someone or pet they love. Sending a griever flowers is a nice gesture, but they quickly wilt while the gift books of Returning to Joy will serve as a lifetime keepsake.

Download or read book Awakening from Grief written by John E. Welshons and published by New World Library. This book was released on 2003 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A counselor shows readers how to transform grief into a growth experience, offering this unique and sensitively written primer for surviving tragic loss that focuses on grief as an invitation to life-deepening experiences.

Download or read book Finding the Good in Grief written by John Baggett and published by Kregel Publications. This book was released on 2013 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finding the Good in Grief is both a practical and inspirational guide that teaches readers to learn, change, and grow through their grief. In five stages, Baggett demonstrates how to: Trust God and rely on others Choose reality instead of illusion Resist the temptation to get stuck Recognize moments of grace Discover new meaning and purpose

Download or read book Today s Joys written by Tania Lester and published by . This book was released on 2012-06-19 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Delight vs. misery, felicity vs. grief, pleasure vs. sorrow ... who wouldn't choose joy? Yet so many of us seem to spend so much of our lives mired in the depths of sorrow, lamenting those things that we think we are missing. There is a place for sorrow and grief. Some circumstances certainly warrant misery, or at the least unhappiness. But, it is an awful existence to dwell in these places. This is a collection of joy moments and stories that I hope will help others to learn how to find joy in every day, no matter your circumstances.

Download or read book Joy in the Mourning written by Ruby (Heppner) Wiebe and published by Word Alive Press. This book was released on 2016-04-15 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Only God knows what it takes to walk down dark roads and to fight the good fight of faith. Ruby and her family have walked a close walk with God in direct opposition to hopelessness and the ugliness of cancer, and through Joy in the Mourning have brought us with her. This is a book of the faithfulness of God Almighty. This is a book of compassion, understanding, and hope for those who have faced and are face-to-face with the ugliness of cancer. Daren and Angie Werk, Newlife Victory Fellowship, Senior pastors You’re looking forward to the best years of your life. Retirement isn’t far away, the kids are grown up, and the grandchildren are coming along. Life is looking good! Suddenly your dreams and plans take a nosedive and it’s all you can do to breathe deeply and take one step at a time. Is it possible to hold onto faith in the face of dire circumstances? Will you ever feel joy bubbling up inside you again? When a hope-􀏐illed solution is presented to you your spirits soar, only to come crashing down again when failure raises its ugly head. You go to the only place where faith, hope, and joy can be restored. Even there you 􀏐ind you will need to make a choice: walk or wallow? Sing or sigh? Help or hurt? What will you choose?

Download or read book Finding Joy After Loss written by Vashon Sarkisian and published by . This book was released on 2012-11-23 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finding Joy After Loss is one woman's journey to finding her joy after the tragic death of her husband, Patrick James McCarty. Patrick, a well-known natural healer in the macrobiotic world, was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2005. After three years of fighting cancer with both natural and Western medicine, he lost the fight. Two years after his death, Vashon began writing as a way to come to terms with their family's tragedy. With time, she discovered a path to her healing, and ultimately, she found a path to finding her Joy. Vashon discovered seven simple steps that helped her to find joy again. Along the way, she found that her joy had always been there, but it had been hidden by her grief. Come journey with Vashon as she discovers these steps and puts them to the test. In the end she finds something she never expected.

Download or read book From Pain 2 Purpose written by Duane Mullett and published by . This book was released on 2022-07-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You may have recently suffered the loss of a loved one, a job, a home, or a business. Or perhaps you're rebuilding after a painful divorce. Major losses like these can sap the joy out of life, trapping you in pain. Authors Duane and Cindy Mullett have experienced tragic loss and understand the meaning of suffering. Together with Dr. David Ferguson, they detail a tried-and-true journey from grief to recovery...

Download or read book Healing Whispers written by Debbie McFarland and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-10-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In "Healing Whispers: A Mother Finds Joy in the Mourning," Sarah's world shatters when her 11-year-old son, Ethan, succumbs to suicide due to relentless bullying. Amidst overwhelming grief, guilt, and marital tension, Sarah's journey of healing and advocacy unfolds. As Sarah navigates her grief with the support of her church and community, she discovers signs of suicidal ideation she had missed. Her conversations with therapist Dr. Turner and her daughter, Emily, who also struggles with suicidal thoughts, deepen her understanding of mental health. Amid divorce and reconciliation, Sarah develops "Healing Hearts," a program to break the cycle of bullying. The story reveals the signs of Ethan's silent suffering, emphasizing the need for awareness, intervention, and compassion. "Healing Whispers" is a testament to the strength of the human spirit, family bonds, and the capacity for healing and redemption after devastating loss. Sarah's journey from despair to advocacy is an inspiring tale of hope and resilience.

Download or read book Finding Joy After Loss written by Benning Swanson and published by . This book was released on 2019-02-22 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A poignant story of loss and how a young mother picked herself up and found the courage to move forward in the search for answers about death, loss, and grief while foraging a new path in her desire to find joy again. Wendy's life was forever changed when her husband passed away from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning in 2009. She had already experienced a traumatic loss when her mother had passed away a year earlier, and now she was left with a one-year-old son and a new path that she had to forge alone. This is a story about the loss of her spouse and her journey to finding her way out of the challenges of loss, grief, and sadness and back into joy. It is her story of hope, how she moved forward one step at a time and how her quest to understand life after death helped her heal and move forward.

Download or read book Choose to be Happy written by Robert Knapick and published by Readersmagnet LLC. This book was released on 2023-07-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Choose to be Happy is designed to help individuals understand how stress is created and how it affects the body. Once a person is able to understand how daily experiences can contribute to stress, he or she will want to learn how to deal with stress in a positive manner that will allow the negative stress to be turned into a positive motivator. Through daily techniques, you will be able to apply stress reducers on a datily basis. Examples of how to flip negative stress into positive stress is examined through Robert's life experiences.