Harsh Grief Gentle Hope

Harsh Grief Gentle Hope
Author: Mary White
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2020-10-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9781733102377

There is not a word in the English language to describe the loss of a child. Widow describes the loss of a spouse; orphan defines loss of mother and father. But when bereaved parents need to tell of their suffering, no single word carries the painful message. Instead, parents have to state the achingly sad fact every time.The sorrow parents feel when their child dies illustrates their expectations for the future, which died with their child. "Beyond the pain and grief came quiet, gentle hope from God. Slowly, very slowly, the shock, horror, and sorrow receded, and healing began. I hope that in telling the story of Steve's murder and my sorrow, other grieving families will find some understanding of their grief, and with it a degree of hope and peace." - Mary and Jerry White

Harsh Grief, Gentle Hope

Harsh Grief, Gentle Hope
Author: Mary White
Publisher:
Total Pages: 164
Release: 1995
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9780891099086

This agonizing story of grief and loss is the White's account of the murder of their only son, Steve. It is also an inspiring account of God's mercy, tenderness, and persistence as He continues to lead the Whites and their family toward hope and healing.

Hope in Times of Grief

Hope in Times of Grief
Author: JoNancy Sundberg
Publisher: WaterBrook
Total Pages: 97
Release: 2011-03-02
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 030775832X

Grief and loss affect everyone. Whether it’s a disappointment, death, or death of a dream, life’s losses can make you feel sad, hopeless and discouraged. When your world seems to be falling apart, Hope in Times of Grief is an essential resource. With encouraging Bible verses and insightful quotes to speak to your sorrow and comfort your soul, you’ll move through sadness and grief toward joy, peace, hope, and new beginnings.

Standing in the Shadow

Standing in the Shadow
Author: June Cerza Kolf
Publisher: Baker Books
Total Pages: 92
Release: 2002-03-01
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1441237399

Grief counselor June Cerza Kolf is repeatedly asked for specific guidance in helping suicide survivors function and heal. Their grief is unique in that the trauma of suicide leaves them in such a devastated state that the typical coping mechanisms no longer work. With deep sensitivity, Kolf leads readers through mourning to acceptance. She helps them realize the tragedy was out of their control, release their guilt and anger, and gain the power of prayer. Standing in the Shadow covers the heart of thirty-four topics, including depression, forgiveness, and the salvation of those who commit suicide. The gentle, honest writing provides answers, hope, and comfort for the bereaved.

Pathway to Healing

Pathway to Healing
Author: Jayne G. Crisp
Publisher: Our Daily Bread Publishing
Total Pages: 190
Release: 2015-12-04
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1627074627

Crimes can occur anywhere at any time, and affect anyone. And when crimes do happen, they leave victims in a state of disbelief and vulnerability. Crime threatens people's safety and security, and in some cases challenges their faith. Pathways to Healing examines the basic stages of crisis and guides you through the process to reach out to those who are hurting. This biblically based guide provides instruction to help you work with victims—acknowledging the pain, establishing trust, restoring dignity and control, and reconnecting to family and community support. You’ll also find a list of additional resources and general information on key issues and concepts related to crime victimization.

Helping a Neighbor in Crisis

Helping a Neighbor in Crisis
Author: Lisa Barnes Lampman
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Total Pages: 356
Release: 1999
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780842336086

Helping a Neighbor in Crisis addresses a problem many readers encounter: How can I help a friend or loved one who is experiencing a crisis situation? This practical reference book gives tips on how to understand the feelings your “neighbor” is experiencing and practical advice on how to help and encourage. All sections are written from a Christian point of view and include applicable Scripture, a prayer, and recommended reading for further study and encouragement. Over 30 crisis situations are addressed, including “Death of a Loved One,” “Burglary and Theft,” “Divorce,” “Substance Abuse,” “Domestic Violence,” and “Unemployment.”

The Wind That Destroys and Heals

The Wind That Destroys and Heals
Author: Stephen E. Broyles
Publisher: Shaw Books
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2010-06-09
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 030755306X

Why would a loving, all-powerful God allow so much pain and suffering? It’s a question everyone asks–from skeptics to spiritual seekers to confirmed believers. In The Wind That Destroys and Heals, theologian and educator Stephen Broyles wrestles with it personally, powerfully, and poignantly. After enduring the horror of his young wife’s death, Broyles interrogated the Scriptures to find a reasonable explanation for his devastating loss. In this book he supplies the coordinates readers need to track God through the darkest, most broken stretches of life. God is there in all of it, and it’s possible for us to locate him even when the thickening darkness dims our sight. Like the psalmists of the Hebrew Scriptures, Broyles challenged God to explain himself, to demonstrate why in heaven’s name any sane person should trust God. And he received an answer–though not the one he expected: God is a Wind that could easily destroy us but who also holds out the only promise for our healing. We understand our undoing only in light of who God is. And we find our ultimate healing only in God.

A Passage Through Grief

A Passage Through Grief
Author: Barbara Baumgardner
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
Total Pages: 93
Release: 2002-04-15
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 143367520X

When the loss of a loved one is too difficult to talk about, many people have come to grips with their sorrow through writing. Keeping a journal can be a valuable step in the healing process, especially in the dark of night when grief intensifies and sleep eludes you. Especially when there were still things to resolve. Especially if you didn't get to say good-bye.After her husband's death, Barbara Baumgardner turned to journaling to put her thoughts in perspective and express the things she felt she couldn't talk about. In A Passage through Grief, she guides you in the journaling process and shares writings from other grieving people who have let their feelings flow out onto paper rather than holding them inside. A guide for leaders of support groups is also included in this book.

Finding Hope in the Darkness of Grief

Finding Hope in the Darkness of Grief
Author: Diamante Lavendar
Publisher: Balboa Press
Total Pages: 85
Release: 2018-06-16
Genre: Poetry
ISBN: 1982205695

This earthly plane offers much for us to learn: happiness, wisdom, loss, heartbreak, and enlightenment. It is a Pandora's box of emotions, situations, opportunities, and failures, all wrapped into a package we call life. Nobody is immune, but everyone has the opportunity to grow tall or wither like a flower in harsh light. It's completely up to us how we choose to respond. Finding Hope in the Darkness of Grief is a gleaning of insights from artist Diamante Lavender. For her, life has been a long, difficult road, but it has taught many poignant lessons. Her poetry collection is an exploration of the human soul, a traversing of situations that life throws at us. Diamante has always been intrigued by the ability to overcome and move on to bigger and better things. She writes to encourage hope and possibility in those who read her stories. If she can help others heal, as she has, then Diamante's work as an author and artist will have been well spent. She believes that everyone should try to leave a positive mark on the world, to make it a better place for all. Writing is the way that she is attempting to leave her markone story at a time.

Helping the Struggling Adolescent

Helping the Struggling Adolescent
Author: Les Parrott
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 609
Release: 2009-08-30
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0310862426

Helping the Struggling Adolescent is your first resource to turn to when a teen you know is in trouble. Whether you're a youth worker, counselor, pastor, or teacher, this fast, ready reference is a compendium of insight on teen problems from abuse to violence and everything between. Help starts here for thirty-six common, critical concerns. Topics are arranged in alphabetical order. Each chapter gives you essential information for several vital questions: What does the specific struggle look like? Why did it happen? How can you help? When should you refer to another expert? Where can you find additional resources? Arranged in three sections, this book first gives you the basics of being an effective helper, then it informs you on the different struggles of adolescents. The final section--a key component of this book--supplies more than forty rapid assessment tools for use with specific problems. Helping the Struggling Adolescent organizes and condenses biblical counseling issues for teens into one extremely useful volume. Keep it in arm's reach for the answers you need, right when you need them.