There is nothing more devastating than the death of a loved one. And whether it comes suddenly and unexpectedly, or at the end of a long and painful illness, every death is experienced anew, a shocking loss that takes our breath away and leaves us disoriented and lost. Grief is mysterious, misunderstood, and experienced differently from individual to individual, yet there are certain universal elements. In this compassionate epistolary handbook on grief, a pastor offers comfort and understanding to a man suffering a profound loss, showing grief as a healthy process that God can use to mend broken hearts. Revised and updated, this twentieth-anniversary edition features prayers and scripture meditation, as well as a new introduction and epilogue. Simple, profound, personal, compassionate … When You Lose Someone You Love tenderly walks the grief-stricken through sorrow to peace and, eventually, renewed joy.
This book provides invaluable support and practical guidance for those who are grieving. Focusing on uplift, it emphasizes the triumph of hope over grief. It touches the heart and spirit, revealing the mercy and grace of God.
This new edition has been updated with a soft cover and enlarged in format, but its message remains the same. Susan Florence is grateful for the emails and testimonials that she has received since this book was first published in 1997.
We don't know how we can carry on. This gentle book talks about the feelings of sadness and gives support and strength as you journey through this time of grief.
There is no easy way to grieve, but When You Lose Someone You Love can be a powerful source of comfort and a reminder that faith in God can help you heal. The book makes a thoughtful gift for someone who has lost a loved one.
"This little booklet can be seen as a pastor's response to that final loss, and not only for my friends, but for all who have walked that lonely road, for those who walk it now, and of course for those who one day will."
A book of comforting thoughts, when you lose someone you love.A giftbook.
Three children, who abruptly lost their father, share the journals that they kept for almost two years, with reflections and advice for those experiencing a similar loss.
A practicing psychologist defines grief as the normal, expected, and healthy response to loss and provides a realistic appreciation for the pain, frustration, and difficult work required to overcome grief
In this collection of poignant essays, Jim not only shares the thoughts and feelings that express his sorrow as he walked through the journey of grief, but also provides insight and sensitivity into the workings of God and how He provides ...
The combination of words and photographs make this an ideal gift to unfold God's grace and love for the person suffering from the loss of a loved one.