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Grief is a journey no one truly understands until they walk it. This short book captures lessons learned along that grief journey over the first eighteen months following author Stephen Silver’s wife Sandy’s unexpected death. These lessons serve as helpful, practical signposts for other grief sojourners navigating the “new country” after loss.

When a mother loses a baby, a depth of grief emerges unlike anything else. Confusion, frustration, and heartbreak overwhelm her mind. A questioning and wrestling with God unfolds, and she must learn how to navigate her life that is now forever changed. This was the story of Rachel Dickey, a registered nurse who tragically lost her son at eighteen weeks gestation. Having faced this overwhelming grief, she speaks directly to listeners about her firsthand experiences and encourages moms to look to the truth of Scripture as they navigate their loss.

Run to the Father when your world feels like it’s falling apart. Loss affects everyone and at some point everyone will walk through a type of major loss in their lives. It might be through the death of a loved one, or the ending of a relationship, or losing a job, etc. The choices we make in how we deal with loss will have a direct impact on our path and journey in life. In the midst of their crisis, the last thing grieving people need is to be told how they should feel during their process or receive a shallow response to their deepest questions. More than anything, during times of loss,...

Have you ever found yourself tongue-tied in the presence of someone who has just buried a loved one or experienced some other loss? What do we say? What should we not say? How do we best care for children who face sadness or heartache? What can we expect of ourselves - or others - when we are grieving? Where is God to be found in the midst of a world filled with so much pain and loss? What difference does it make to pray? No One Cries the Wrong Way offers some glimpses into these great questions.

In Comforting Those Who Mourn: Global Stories from the Strange Land of Grief, Rev. Dr. Dale Alan Young offers inspiring tales of strength and resilience in the midst of tragedy. Drawing on his experiences leading workshops for grieving communities worldwide, Dr. Young shares powerful stories of those who have lost loved ones to natural disasters, violence, and illness.

Find the comfort you need when your life feels like it is falling apart. Where do you turn to when you need hope, encouragement, and comfort during your most difficult times? God's Word is the best place to start. When you are faced with grief, pain, or loss it's often hard to find comfort and...

John Wyatt focuses on the ars moriendi—quite simply the art of dying well and dying faithfully. He offers clear direction, warm reassurance and rock-solid confidence in the One who has conquered death. We cannot choreograph our own death, but we can die well. This is a book for those who are facing death. It is also for their relatives, friends, and caretakers.

There is one process that separates prophets from their prophetic peers. The process is called Prophetic Death. While we have seen it for years, we have not been able to connect the dots on this process. Now we can read about it in this book and understand how it affects us. This book gives you the insight to see and meet the prophet who is residing within you. The discussion of Prophetic Death in this book is for those seeking to know themselves and move past the weak areas that have held them back in the prophetic. This book will reveal undeveloped issues in your life. God’s process of ...

Suicide of a loved one stands right up there near the top of the most painful, least talked about, most misunderstood events in life. It happened to me in September of 2004, when my son Brian slit his wrists and bled to death. I’ve been a professional writer for 40 years, so the most natural thing in the world was for me to pour my thoughts and feelings onto the page and to research everything I could find about the subject. Nearly seven years in the making, the result is a book titled After My Son’s Suicide: An LDS Mother Finds Peace in Christ and Strength to Go On.

When life feels shattered, where can we turn? In his new book, The Prayer of Suffering, author and pastor, Kevin Bryan explores how to cry out to God in our darkest moments. Using Psalm 102 as a guide, Bryan examines how we can follow the psalmist’s example of boldly confessing our pain before God while also clinging to the hope of His eternal love. This short, easy-to-read book draws on Scripture, hymns, and personal stories to offer practical ways to pray through seasons of affliction. It reminds us we are not alone in our anguish. For those feeling crushed by grief or loss, The Prayer ...

Feeling like you've blown it? Reached the point of no return? That your life hasn't gone as planned? If so, you are not alone. We all know what it feels like to have life disappoint us and not work out as we'd hoped. We all know what it's like to long for something different, something better...

"The girls are worried about Lauren. She’s saying things that are scaring them.” These two text messages from my best friends began a chain of events that led to us being blindsided by suicide. Our 14-year-old daughter made her attempt at ending her life in our bedroom and succumbed to her injuries seven hours later. My bright, beautiful, talented, brave, funny, and serious daughter was gone. No one saw it coming.

How do we walk a journey of faith while holding the earth-shattering pain of this world? Our Western culture has taught us that busy lives, more stuff, filtered reels, and inspirational quotes will relieve the pain that cuts deep into our souls. Yet, none of these soothe our agonizing questions of “Why?” to God.

This Christian book provides a path to emotional healing through the power of forgiveness, offering comfort and understanding to those in need.

GRIEF: Reflective Quotes, Scriptures, and Prayers by Chaplain Keith Evans (2025) Often when in the midst of heavy grief, either your mind is numb, or you feel like you are in a constant emotional Tsunami. Using these prompts can help you begin your grief journey. Reading and reflecting upon the 200+ quotes from others who have also suffered deep soul despair reaffirm that you are not alone. These quotes will give you words to better express your own emotions and feelings. Read and pray over the 55 powerful scriptures and then be still and meditate upon what God may have for you each day. ...

Caring for widows is a key responsibility of the church, but it’s easily overlooked. This book explores the biblical exhortation to care for widows, then offers practical guidance for ensuring that widows receive the support they need. The pastoral experience of the authors shines through in every chapter, equipping pastors for this vital part of church ministry.

In an uncertain world we cling to good health for our security and safety. Many churches are discovering the power of a healing ministry in bringing people closer to Christ. In this second book of the series, David Watson shows us how healing is both a sign of God’s power among us and of his kingdom here on earth. He gives practical, biblical teaching on healing as well as personal testimony to a God who heals, but not always in the ways we ask. At the height of his international ministry David was diagnosed with cancer and, although many people prayed and believed in healing for him, he ...

Loss hurts. It's tough to go through, and painful to watch. Do you know someone who's grieving and wish you could help? Are you the one grieving and wonder if what you're going through is normal? Do you wish those around you understood you better? This book has answers. This practical and easy-to-listen-to book provides the answers you need to make a difference - in your own life and in the lives of others. Best-selling author, hospice chaplain, and grief specialist Gary Roe gives you a look at the grieving heart - the thoughts, emotions, and struggles within.

"What am I supposed to do with this pain?" Step into the profound exploration of loss and healing with "Walking Through Grief" by Mark Medley. When the pain of losing his beloved wife, Melissa, to pancreatic cancer became an unyielding companion, Mark was haunted by a relentless question: What am I supposed to do with this pain? In the face of life-altering loss, grief can be a thief that robs us of the joys of the past and the hopes for the future. Our losses, in all their forms, can leave us shattered, unsure of who we are or where to turn.

When life stands still, faith feels hardest. You’ve prayed, waited, and believed, but nothing seems to move. You’ve done all the “right” things, yet the answers still haven’t come. If you’ve ever felt forgotten by heaven or stuck in a never-ending season of waiting, this book is for you. When Life’s on Hold: Trusting God When Nothing Moves is a warm, down-to-earth Christian guide for believers who are tired, discouraged, or uncertain about what God is doing. It helps you find peace in His timing, strength in His silence, and hope in His plan. Even when life feels painfully ...