Spiritual Grief

The Hurt Is Real… The hurts of spiritual trauma and abuse are real. They didn’t start with your church, but they do exist there. Why? Because people sin. And at its basic level, spiritual abuse is just one kind of sin. There is nothing particularly complicated about it—spiritual trauma is the mental and emotional harm that comes from having damaging or abusive interactions with other Christians. Any tight-knit church fellowship, regardless of its denominational affiliation, will naturally supply the preconditions necessary for spiritual hurts to occur. But what if you could heal from ...

Faith is hard. Motherhood is messy. Grace feels far away. If you’ve ever spilled coffee on your Bible, cried in Target, or missed quiet time again… you are so not alone. Holy Shenanigans is a 30-day devotional that feels more like coffee with your best friend than a checklist for perfection. If you’ve ever tried to find Jesus in the middle of your chaos—between crying kids, overwhelming grief, awkward social moments, and spilled coffee—then welcome. You’re in the right place. In Holy Shenanigans: Grace, Grief & Laughing Anyway, Emily Hampton takes you on a wildly relatable ...

We are all touched at some point by the dark emotions of grief, fear, or despair. In an age of global threat, these emotions have become widespread and overwhelming. While conventional wisdom warns us of the harmful effects of "negative" emotions, this revolutionary book offers a more hopeful view: there is a redemptive power in our worst feelings. Seasoned psychotherapist Miriam Greenspan argues that it's the avoidance and denial of the dark emotions that results in the escalating psychological disorders of our time.

Life and death go hand in hand, two sides of the same coin. Most people in America die in a hospital, but many families choose hospice for end of life care. Death, as experienced by hospice nurses, can be beautiful, peaceful, humorous, touching, tragic, disturbing, and even otherworldly. Hospice nurses midwife the dying into the next world every day. Death transforms not just the patient and family, but the hospice nurse as well. The stories in this book are presented with the hope that their transformation extends to you, too. Heidi Barr, R.N.

Preparing to Die is for anyone interested in learning how to prepare for death from a Buddhist perspective, both spiritually and practically. It is also for those who want to learn how to help someone else who is dying, both during the time of illness and death as well as after death.

Dr. David Jeremiah has spent a lifetime studying what the Bible has to say about heaven, and now, in Answers to Your Questions About Heaven, he has done just that - provided answers to your most pressing questions about heaven, angels, and eternity in a straightforward, easy-to-understand, biblically based audiobook.

What if the answers to your biggest questions—about death, purpose, and the afterlife—could bring healing, confidence, and clarity instead of fear, confusion, and pain? Are NDEs evidence of a wonderful afterlife or just a trick of the brain? Does anyone ever actually die? The truth may be more loving, more inclusive, and more beautiful than you ever imagined. Near Death Experiences Demystified is a compassionate, non-dogmatic guide through the mystery of what lies beyond death—based on over 40 real stories, cutting-edge science, and spiritual insight. Whether you're grieving or on a ...

Have you ever wondered what truly lies beyond the veil of this life? What if death is not an end, but a profound transformation? This book is not about speculation; it's about testimony. NDE - Near Death Experiences brings you an extraordinary collection of powerful, deeply personal accounts from people who have journeyed to the other side and returned. From a pragmatic engineer who became a being of pure light to a skeptical neurosurgeon whose own experience shattered his scientific worldview, these true stories offer a stunning glimpse into the afterlife. You will travel alongside ...

Grief. No matter how strong we are, no one is truly prepared for it. When we least expect it, grief rips the floor out from under us. There is truly no greater catastrophe in life, and yet it is something nearly all of us will go through. It is our own personal war that will eventually take everyone we know and love. While grief may seem like an unthinkable tragedy that no one can relate to, many have gone down this path before us. Our ancestors found great wisdom in grief. Ancient cultures and tribes from around the world have found comfort in the unimaginable, peace in the chaos, and ...

Reclaim your joy and thrive through the storms of life when you find your strength in God. The human soul has a built-in yearning for joy and beauty and all good things. But that craving for life is so easily lost in the pace and demands of modern life. Join New York Times bestselling author John Eldredge as he gives you the tools you need to follow Jesus' path of supernatural resilience. Between false promises of ease and comfort on one side and the sheer busyness and stress of daily life on the other, people today are facing a shortage of peace, happiness, and strength.

Maybe it was a grandparent, or a teacher, or a colleague. Someone older, patient and wise, who understood you when you were young and searching, helped you see the world as a more profound place, gave you sound advice to help you make your way through it.

When our circumstances unravel, how do we hold on to truth, to hope, to who we’re meant to be? After Carole Holiday experienced a series of heartbreaking losses, she realized something else had slipped away: her identity. Grief had stolen her sense of self, leaving her feeling unmoored and empty. But it was not the end of her story. Her debut book, I Don’t Know Who I Am Anymore,is for the wanderers, the waylaid, the wavering. The ones who feel weak and worthless. The ones who weep.

Becoming a Death Doula: A Complete Guide to End-of-Life Care, Compassionate Support, and a Meaningful Vocation is your compassionate and practical roadmap to one of today’s most meaningful emerging roles—providing guidance and comfort at the end of life. Whether you’re exploring a career change, called to serve others, or seeking to support loved ones during their final days, this guide offers everything you need to understand and begin the journey of becoming a death doula. Inside, you'll discover the history and evolution of death doulas, their vital role in modern society, and the ...

In the bluegrass fields of Kentucky, Anne Wilson and her siblings, Jacob and Elizabeth, grew up in the security and love of their family—and Jesus. But when Jacob died in a car accident, Anne was thrust into a painful journey of grief and soul-wrestling that led to God calling her to create songs that glorified Him. My Jesus weaves together Anne's personal story with an encouraging message to anyone longing for God to wipe away their tears. Discover the beauty that can emerge from suffering as you hear Anne's story of growing closer to the God who always makes a way.

A nearly perfect historical fiction book set in the quaint, deeply textured landscapes of New England during the emotional throes of the latter half of the 19th Century. "Angels We Never See" delicately balances the reality of human suffering and the enduring power of familial strength. The Story:Our narrative commences following the harsh aftermath of the American Civil War. Meet Stella Killingsworth, our strong yet heartbroken heroine, who finds herself inconsolable after the loss of her beloved brother, Thomas. With her brother's death casting a relentless shadow over her world, Stella ...

A Novel of Grief, Letters, and Unseen Battles A storm. A shipwreck. A lighthouse full of memories no one remembers… After receiving mysterious letters from her late son and mother in The Last Letter from Heaven, Carla embarks on a family vacation to Islamorada Key—hoping to rest, reflect, and maybe heal. But when a glass jar washes ashore containing a letter meant for someone else, Carla is drawn into a mission she didn’t choose… and a war she can’t see. What begins as a quiet search for hurting hearts soon becomes a battle against spiritual forces trying to stop her. From dreams ...

Why does a loving God allow suffering? Why do our most heartfelt prayers sometimes go unanswered? If you’ve ever wrestled with these questions, you’re not alone—and you’re not without hope. You will discover: The Beauty of Tribulation is a faith-filled, deeply compassionate guide for Christians seeking answers, healing, and strength during life’s most difficult seasons. Through biblical wisdom and spiritual insight, this book explores how God uses suffering not to punish—but to shape, strengthen, and draw us closer to His heart. With tenderness and clarity, the author walks ...

Writing an ethical will, a document that includes stories and reflections about your past, is an ancient tradition. It can include joy and regrets, and ultimately becomes both a way to remember a loved one who is gone and a primer on how to live a better, happier life. Beloved Rabbi Steve Leder has helped thousands of people to write their own ethical wills, and in this intimate book helps us write our own.

Worship leader and recording artist Laura Story's life took an unexpected turn when her husband, Martin, was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Their lives would never be the same. Yes, with God all things are possible. But the devastating news was that no cure existed to restore Martin's short-term memory, eyesight, and other complications. The fairy-tale life Laura had dreamed of was no longer possible. And yet in struggling with God about how to live with broken dreams, Laura has found joy and a deeper intimacy with Jesus.

With vulnerability and honesty, Jerry Sittser walks through his own grief and loss to show that new life is possible - one marked by spiritual depth, joy, compassion, and a deeper appreciation of simple and ordinary gifts. This 25th anniversary edition features a new introduction and two additional chapters, one which provides help for pastors and counselors.