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One of the few guarantees in life is that we will suffer. Everything around us is broken. Each of us has an expiration date. A few years ago, Eric and his wife, Elizabeth, together with their young children, were confronted with this unavoidable reality when she was faced with a terminal cancer diagnosis. Shattered by grief, they began to wrestle with what it means to follow Jesus when everything around them seemed to be giving way. What this pastor and his wife discovered were a set of truths about God from Scripture that provided the resources they needed to survive.

The powerful testimonies of 11 widows of the Bible are brought to narrative life in lyrical, visceral prose that brings listeners deep inside the women's grief, strength, and faith. Full of both haunting and hope, Not Alone connects Biblical widows' voices in a chorus of commiseration that reminds us what it means to love - and what it means to live with God.

The Practice of Pastoral Care has become a popular seminary textbook for courses in pastoral care and a manual for clinical pastoral education. In it, Doehring encourages counselors to view their ministry through a trifocal lens that incorporates premodern, modern, and postmodern approaches to religious and psychological knowledge. This new edition elaborates on and expands the author's previous work, adding an intercultural perspective that gives more attention to religious pluralism in the pastoral care setting.

Do you or someone you love struggle with depression? If so, know that you and your loved ones can go on. Beauty in the Browns author Paul Asay knows this from personal experience - his and his son’s. As he shares their stories in an honest, practical, sometimes painful, and occasionally humorous way (with input from mental health professionals), you’ll find someone who understands what it means to live as a Christian with depression. Even in the bleak browns of depression, even when the world looks hopeless, God still has a plan for people dealing with this issue.

When the World Stops is a timely yet timeless message for God's people that provides practical tools for not only weathering this current crisis, but emerging from it with a strengthened faith and deeper appreciation for the things that matter most. Like a reassuring hand on your shoulder, Dr. Michael L. Brown helps point the way forward for those seeking answers to questions like: Is this pandemic the final plague talked about in the Book of Revelation?

For the first time ever, Archbishop Fulton Sheen's complete writings and reflections on Christ's last words have been compiled into this one book. Sheen shows how the seven words are, in fact, a full catechism on the spiritual life. From them, you'll learn the secrets to living the Beatitudes, ways to avoid the deadly vices of anger, envy, lust, and pride, and how to cultivate the heavenly virtues of fortitude, prudence, justice, and charity.

Though suffering often leaves us feeling isolated, God invites us into the community of the Trinity and offers us many companions in scripture. We experience loneliness alongside the exiled Israelites. We journey with David as he pleads to God for rescue. With Asaph we confess our unbelief. With Job we learn to lament. With Mary and Martha we learn to wait. In God's community, there is sweet fellowship, even in the hardest of circumstances. Journey in this book with Wendy Alsup through her story of suffering, and more importantly, with the God who walks with us in the wilderness.

“I’m sorry. There is no heartbeat.” These are the worst words an expecting mother can hear. Unfortunately, too many do, and these women are left wondering if any comfort could possibly be enough. Dr. Jenna Zigler heard those exact words and endured the devastating loss of her son. She found herself in a valley of pain and grief too deep to describe. In The Valley Between, Jenna shares her journey from the hope of the child she carried through the darkest moments of loss to the other side, where new hope shines brightly again.

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.

Grief and loss can can leave a person emotionally drained, physically exhausted, and spiritually broken. In Comfort: Healing Words for Hurting Hearts, author Rev. Paul Ford shares encouragement from the Scriptures about the comfort only God can give. When well-meaning "thoughts and prayers" don't feel like they are helping, and you feel like you've cried until the tears have run dry, God has promised to comfort you as a mother comforts her children. Let God's Holy Spirit come alongside you as you meditate on these "healing words for hurting hearts."

In the tender pages of Facing Grief: A Token for Mourners, John Flavel offers a heartfelt exploration of the profound experience of loss. Published in 1674, just two years after the passing of his beloved second wife, Flavel draws from the compassionate words of Luke 7:13: “And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, ‘Weep not.’” With a comforting blend of Scripture, practical counsel, and wise reflections shaped by his own journey through affliction, Flavel provides valuable insights into what it means to mourn as a Christian.

For months, thousands around the globe prayed for a miraculous healing for Beni, beloved wife of pastor Bill Johnson, that never came. At Bethel Church, a global outpost of revival known for its signs and wonders, her passing thundered through the community like an avalanche in the valley.

We all have questions about what Heaven will be like, and after twenty-five years of extensive research, Dr. Randy Alcorn has the answers. In the most comprehensive and definitive book on Heaven to date, Randy invites you to picture Heaven the way Scripture describes it―a bright, vibrant, and physical New Earth, free from sin, suffering, and death, and brimming with Christ’s presence, wondrous natural beauty, and the richness of human culture as God intended it.

"Perché? Perché proprio a me?", questa è la domanda che ci poniamo quando sopraggiungono la malattia o il dolore. In questo libro incontrerai le storie di cinque persone che non si sono stancate di attirare la tenerezza del Padre, vite nelle quali il dolore ha incrociato la speranza: Simona Romagnoli, il beato Carlo Acutis, i servi di Dio Silvio Dissegna e Luigi Rocchi hanno saputo vivere in pienezza e serenità il momento della malattia, aderendo alla volontà di Dio e continuando a donarsi agli altri fino alla fine.

Unlock the Secrets of the Afterlife. Embark on an extraordinary journey to explore the mysteries of near-death experiences and uncover what lies beyond the veil of life and death.

"Wie sträubt sich unsere Seele gegen den Gedanken des Aufhörens unserer Persönlichkeit, der ewigen Vernichtung! Der horror vacui, den man der Natur zuschreibt, ist vielmehr dem menschlichen Gemüte angeboren, schreibt Heinrich Heine im Nachwort des Romanzero.

Abrazos del Padre" es una obra conmovedora y reconfortante que ofrece esperanza y aliento a todos aquellos que atraviesan momentos difíciles. Este libro inspirador explora la profundidad del amor y el consuelo de Dios, nuestro Padre celestial, en medio de las pruebas y tribulaciones de la vida. Este libro es un compañero invaluable para cualquier persona que busque consuelo espiritual, ya sea que esté lidiando con pérdidas, enfermedades, relaciones rotas o cualquier otra forma de sufrimiento.

This book "After Death" delves into a theological exploration of what happens beyond the grave. It begins by examining the nature of human beings, focusing on the interplay between body, soul, and spirit. The soul and spirit, though distinct, form an indivisible spiritual essence that animates the physical body. Physical death occurs when this soul/spirit departs from the mortal frame. The book then explores the intermediate state, describing it as a conscious existence in which souls await final events.

What awaits us after we take our final breath? Is heaven real? Does hell truly exist? Journey Beyond the Veil takes you on an eye-opening exploration of the unseen realm, offering a scripturally grounded understanding of eternity. Whether you have questions about what happens after death or seek assurance in your faith, this book provides clear answers rooted in biblical truth. With compelling insights and in-depth biblical references, Journey Beyond the Veil unravels the mysteries of the afterlife.

What do we do with the disruption, disorientation, and devastation of loss? How do we survive unpredictable grief, ongoing suffering, and the questions about God that happen in the dark nights of our lives? In What We Find in the Dark, author and pastor Aubrey Sampson writes through the illness and death of her best friend, offering raw, real, and fought-for spiritual wisdom and practical insights for loss, grief, and doubt. What We Find in the Dark not only helps us locate ourselves on the journey of loss but gives honesty, hope, and direction for what’s ahead.