Spiritual Grief

From the best-selling author of small-town romance novels and poetry, including Old Flame and Pieces of You, comes a new collection of reflective prose. Thoughtfully written, Echo explores the powerful and musing themes of love, life, loss and family ties from an intimate vantage point. This is real. It’s life. At times, it’s light. At others, it’s heavy. But we keep going because we must—because, frankly, it’s all we can do, sometimes. But maybe, just maybe, if we’re honest with ourselves, we’ll discover a quieter reason for trudging onward. Deep in our souls, I think we keep...

HEALING INSIGHTS FOR GRIEVING COUNSELORS Are you a counselor or mental health professional with a passion for helping others, yet you have recently experienced a season of grief and loss? In “Counselors Grieve, Too – 22 Wisdom Keys for Your Replenishment Journey,” I will share 22 wisdom keys from my personal replenishment journey. These insights are designed to help you heal as you surrender and find replenishment in the presence of the Lord.

When someone is grieving, what should you say? How can you help? How do you comfort without offering shallow platitudes? The Book of Comforts stands in the gap between suffering and hope, offering listeners the abiding comfort found in Scripture and personal experience. Scripture deals plainly and honestly with suffering and simultaneously points people to the rich hope we find in God. The Book of Comforts is a beautiful and comforting gift for those in hard places.

We all have it—that inner voice that shines as a beacon to our authentic self—but it’s often dimmed by life’s struggles. And that’s when we lose our way, because our path is dark. The Lighthouse Project is a collection of poignant stories by strong women who share their diverse yet unifying truths on trusting their intuition and reigniting their inner spark. From losing friends to losing jobs, from the end of relationships to coping with grief, these brave humans share their powerful and personal journeys of resilience and self-discovery. We hope you’ll be inspired to lean into ...

For every abortion, a man is involved. Considerable attention is given to the post-abortive woman, but what about the man? Just like the woman, the man can experience guilt, regret, and emotional trauma from his involvement with an abortion. However, the man is often ignored or forgotten, and left to deal with the fallout of the guilt and regret he might cary into all aspects of his life.

Have you ever felt like life was finally going well, when suddenly life decides to throw you a curve ball? Life will knock you down when you least expect it. The important thing is not how or why we got knocked down, the important thing is how will we respond? In her early 40's, Nadine found herself to be a newly successful entrepreneur...and simultaneously...the mother of a heroin addict. She used this situation to create an out-of- the-box therapeutic travel recovery project which later evolved into establishing a nonprofit serving those choosing to live a lifestyle of recovery.

★★★★★ "The last time I felt this way about a couple was Edward and Bella in Twilight. Just like that book at the time, this feels unique and addicting." -T. Jones Mediocracy defines her past. Imminent death defines her future. In between, there’s Easton Green. The world turned its back on Everly Beck. At twenty-two, a matter of months is all she has left. She wants nothing more than time, but what she really needs is a second chance. Follow the tragic tale of a dying girl, and boy with an immortal soul. Together, they make a perfect, genre-bending paradox. Dive into The Tethered...

Depression, anxiety, and other issues are some of the most common problems that people must overcome when they are going through the stages of grief. These symptoms can last for weeks, months, and even years. By practicing meditation, you can ease the emotions that are weighing you down so you can once again start living with a sense of peace.

Are you a Christian struggling just to keep your head above water? Are you saved by Jesus, but wonder why you feel like you are still missing something? Do anxiety, depression, worry, panic, despair, and helplessness continually invade your life without warning or permission? There is finally a Christian book for you! Candace has written the mental health resource that she wishes she had been given when coming to faith in Christ. By combining scientifically backed research about our physical bodies and minds with the power and authority of God's Word, Candace lays out a path to freedom in ...

Overcoming the Sting of Suicide is a hope line that will speak life over your loss and will supply you with seeds of biblical truth to refresh your faith, recover your soul and restore your joy. Sandy’s compassionate and coaching heart offers reflective questions after each chapter to help transform emotions from despaired into repaired. Sandy’s message provides a safe place and guidance to live outside of regrets so you can feel the worth of your soul!

Once upon a time, a mother's heart was consumed with the pain and sorrow of being estranged from her beloved son. The modern world had cast a shadow on the special bond they shared, and she felt as though a part of her had been torn away, impossible to recover. However, a glimmer of hope emerged when she discovered a rip in time, a portal leading to infinite possibilities beyond her understanding. Through this mystical gateway, she caught a glimpse of the numerous paths her son could take, the many versions of himself that could exist. She saw the potential for him to become a father, the ...

En esta guía práctica y compasiva, la educadora de doulas de la muerte Anne-Marie Keppel incorpora técnicas antiguas y modernas, prácticas de atención plena y apoyo a base de hierbas para mostrar cómo cualquiera puede cuidar a los moribundos, ya sea en casa, en un hospicio o incluso en la UCI. Ella desmitifica el proceso de muerte mientras explica lo que atraviesa el cuerpo durante el final de la vida y presenta prácticas para calmar las emociones y otras formas de reducir el estrés y la ansiedad durante el proceso de muerte activa.

When the worst school shooting in history occurred, Pastor Jim Pace, a Virginia Tech alumnus, was front and center. Media, students, church members, and strangers asked him the same question: If God is loving, why doesn't He stop disasters before they start? Should We Fire God? is Jim's thoughtful, reasoned response to the idea that God isn't doing His job very well.

Catholic recording artist and popular blogger Susan Bailey reveals in this personal and moving narrative how several major losses helped her rediscover creativity and faith. Filled with powerful insights on the presence and action of grace - in the Mass and sacraments, in nature, in grief and even through the life and works of Louisa May Alcott - River of Grace guides listeners to strengthen their faith, discover their own hidden gifts and enjoy again a joy of living.

Nel corso dei secoli è stato insegnato alle persone a considerare la morte con orrore. Questa è una politica sbagliata perché il bene non nasce mai dal male e la paura in particolare non è mai costruttiva. Ora è arrivato il momento di ascoltare la verità. E la verità è che non esiste la morte. Non c'è assolutamente motivo di temere la morte. Perché ciò che chiamiamo morte non è altro che l'altro lato della vita. L'anima dell'uomo è immortale e il suo futuro è la crescita e il miglioramento.

Mei sat in a dimly lit building. fighting the depths of unconsciousness. She was amazed that she hadn’t passed out by now. In the dimly lit building, Mei found herself in the throes of a harrowing ordeal, battling desperately against the encroaching darkness of unconsciousness. Though her body screamed for respite, she refused to yield, her willpower burning fiercely within her. Moments earlier, Thomas, a man twisted by madness and malice, stood before her, exuding an unsettling smugness as he glared down at his captive. The pain Mei endured was excruciating, and as another contraction ...

Suffering can strike anyone at any time - the death of a loved one, the loss of a job. No one would suggest that you should seek out suffering. And, no one would say that you should love suffering. In fact, suffering is not a being and, therefore, cannot be loved. But, these five insights about suffering will help you consider the value of suffering in a new light. Gerardine Guadagno shares stories of people who have lived through (or are still experiencing) suffering. She offers their examples of how to take a spiritual reality and put it into practice in a transformative way.

The apostle Peter described faith as "much more precious than gold that perishes". As gold passes through purifying fire, so Peter says a man's faith must be tried in order that it "might be found unto praise and honor and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ" (1 Peter 1:7). While we address the crises in our lives that try our faith, we rarely praise God the way Job did, and we rarely submit ourselves to the purifying fire as Peter suggests.