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Every person who lives long enough will eventually encounter circumstances that are difficult to explain theologically. From years of counselling experience, Dr. James Dobson offers assurance of God's constant care, even when human suffering is beyond our comprehension.

When four-year-old Colton Burpo emerges from life-saving surgery with remarkable stories of his visit to heaven, his family doesn’t know what to believe. Heaven Is for Real details what Colton saw and his family’s journey towards accepting their young son had visited the afterlife.

Has your life hit a plateau? Discover how to break through and leave a positive legacy. Based on the real-life story of a son attempting to carry out his father's provider legacy, Become a Provider is the perfect antidote for anyone seeking personal growth that serves others. National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach, successful entrepreneur, and faith-based non-profit co-founder Justin Thomas has dedicated his life to helping people thrive.

As a medical social worker for thirty-five years, author Dan Costello has worked in hospitals, for hospice, and in other medical settings. It was here he witnessed firsthand how God has reached down from heaven and lifted up the lost sheep. In They Died in Peace and Joy, he offers patient stories, real accounts of people in the last stages of their life, demonstrating the tremendous love and mercy of God. The accounts show the lengths that God, out of his love for us, goes to save us from our sins.

My Grieving Hand is a brief exploration into how to provide some comfort and perspective when someone close to you suddenly experiences the loss of a loved one. I found myself not knowing how to provide comfort and understanding to friends who suddenly and unexpectedly lost their child. I did not know what to say or do to ease their pain . . . or mine.

How do we walk a journey of faith while holding the earth-shattering pain of this world? Our Western culture has taught us that busy lives, more stuff, filtered reels, and inspirational quotes will relieve the pain that cuts deep into our souls. Yet, none of these soothe our agonizing questions of “Why?” to God.

Physical weakness coupled with civil unrest in the Ivory Coast had extended a six-month furlough to several years and threatened to derail the Leidenfrosts’ plans to return to their beloved Africa and continue mission work with the Bakwé people. But now they were finally going home to their village…or so they thought. “On top of all this, a subtle grief over the loss of Africa continued to grip my heart. In my dismal state, I felt the clouds part and God’s presence come down to touch His child.

How do you know if you're going to heaven? How do you avoid going to hell? Learn what its like in heaven and hell from Emanuel Swedenborg's conversations with angels and spirits as this eighteenth-century Christian mystic explains what happens when we die. A Swedish Enlightenment scientist of extraordinary accomplishment, Swedenborg underwent a spiritual awakening that led to almost daily experiences of heaven, hell, and what he called the world of spirits; a process that lasted twenty-seven years until his death at age 84.

Join David Faust as he helps answer questions such as: How should I deal with my fears about aging? What should I do when I retire? How can I enjoy a fruitful relationship with God as I grow older? How should I deal with grief when friends and family members pass away?

Life after a husband's death is full of grief, uncertainty, and loneliness. Who can possibly understand the heavy ache of this new life that must be lived alone? Only someone who has lived this experience too. In Prayers for a Widow's Journey, a collection of more than 100 reflective prayers, author Gayle Roper talks to the Lord about what it feels like to be caught in the unsought solitude of widowhood. Each prayer is accompanied by a verse from Scripture that grounds the prayer not in self-pity, but in an awareness of the boundless care of the God of all comfort.

We all are living an earthly story with a beginning, middle, and end. While aspects of our story's closing hold mystery, we do not have to feel lost as we move toward it. We instead can lean on the support and wisdom of others who know the path ahead. In Anticipating Heaven, a medical expert with a Christian faith will lead you through end-of-life matters, offering practical advice and spiritual comfort.

Candace Charbonné and her family faced an unthinkable reality when she was told her 37-week 5-day-old baby she was carrying no longer had a heartbeat. In this captivating and heartfelt memoir, Candace takes you through the devastating details and raw emotions of giving birth to a stillborn baby, the ensuing grief, and the saving Grace of Jesus Christ in her darkest hours.

We all have a “this” moment. A major struggle in life, a sudden calamity, a burning wound we never could have prepared for. The impact can knock the spiritual wind out of us and leave us sprawled out on the ground—or send us straight to the strength of the Father. Whatever your “this” may be, God can use it to equip you with strength, and He has a plan to lovingly bring you into wholeness. In God Will See You Through This, author and teacher Dr. Jim Garlow humbly journeys alongside you to share twenty-six of the most life-altering lessons he’s learned.

Letters for Brenda is unapologetically autobiographical. It is Richard's story - a chronological account of how grief manifested itself in his life following his wife's death and how he dealt with it. His faith remained strong, but his heart was breaking. Never had he felt so alone. Not lonely. Alone. To process his grief, he needed to talk about it but he had no one to talk to. Who would understand? Only Brenda, his soul mate - but she was gone and she wasn't coming back. Out of desperation, he decided to write her a series of letters.

Weep No More is a book that explores a theology of weeping, delving into the significance of tears and offering solace and understanding to those who sorrow. The book reveals the transformative power of tears through personal reflections and an exploration of Scripture.

Grief is a personal journey that is often filled with unexplained emotions and numberless moments of walking side-by-side with Christ, praying for words, wisdom, and answers. In a candid collection of narratives, stories, and poetry shared to help those struggling with loss, Mark Lanford offers an inspirational glimpse into his sometimes lonely, sometimes supported walk through heart-shattering grief after losing his wife of forty-two years.

Align your life with the values and lessons taught by Jesus and start walking the path to happiness, peace, and faith!

Der Verlust eines geliebten Menschen gleicht einem Sturz in ein bodenloses Loch: Ob es Sie selbst betrifft oder eine nahestehende Person, die erste Reaktion ist meist Hilflosigkeit. Doch tatsächlich lässt sich auch der Trauerprozess gesund und sinnstiftend gestalten und wie das selbst in schweren Momenten gelingt, zeigt Ihnen dieses Buch. Trauer ist unvermeidbar, Trauer ist intensiv, Trauer ist in jedem Fall einzigartig und trotzdem gilt: Der Trauerprozess – so individuell er auch gelebt und empfunden wird – folgt letztlich ähnlichen und gut erforschten Mustern.

Physical suffering can feel a lot like walking through fog. Pain consumes you until you feel lost, unable to feel your way out of the mess. You may even lose sight of God amidst your suffering. But through it all, you are seen, known, and loved. We can be confident that our God is good and He has a plan to redeem our losses. Through the Fog is a six-week journey through the issues surrounding physical suffering, healing, and God’s nature.

Physical suffering can feel a lot like walking through fog. Pain consumes you until you feel lost, unable to feel your way out of the mess. You may even lose sight of God amidst your suffering. But through it all, you are seen, known, and loved. We can be confident that our God is good and He has a plan to redeem our losses. Through the Fog is a six-week journey through the issues surrounding physical suffering, healing, and God’s nature.