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A page of resources to help and encourage you during the Covid-19 crisis.
How To Grieve Like a Christian
Tim Challies
(Article) It is a privilege to grieve in a distinctly Christian way—to grieve in one way instead of being left to grieve in another way.
Upon the Death of a Grandson
Phillip Jensen
A heartfelt expression of grief and hope from a grandfather at the passing of a grandson.
15 of the Best Christian Books on Grief, Death, and Suffering
Kevin Halloran Life in this fallen world is filled with suffering. Because of this, every Christian needs to learn how to suffer well. The following Christian books on suffering, grief, loss, and death will help you learn God’s view on suffering and be prepared when suffering enters your life.
When an Unbeliever Dies: Offering Comfort without Distorting the Truth
George Lawson One of the greatest and most challenging speaking invitations a pastor will ever receive is to speak at a funeral. A bereaved family will often request a pastor’s presence to speak words of comfort, hope and peace. Sometimes they will even call this speech the eulogy, which literally means good words...
25 Comforting Bible Verses about Death and Dying in Christ
Kevin Halloran On March 22, 2016, at exactly 12pm, my mom went to be with the Lord. While death is no longer the enemy it once was for a believer in Jesus Christ, it remains difficult for the dying and their loved ones. I’m really going to miss her!
Freedom in Grief, Not Freedom From Grief
Jason Tippetts As Kara’s and my story has been shared with so many people, I have received many emails and messages asking how to walk through grief in a healthy way—some are losing a wife, a child, some are wanting to help their friends in their grief, and some are running away from it and want to stop. I thought I would just share some things I’ve learned as I’ve traveled this journey...
God Is Bigger Than My Cancer
J. Todd Billings “There’s no doubt about the diagnosis,” the doctor said. Incurable cancer. A fatal disease. I had just celebrated my tenth anniversary with my wife...
This is NOT a Disney World...
Robin Kautz We just got back from Disney World. Every child's dream vacation...
When Dad is Dying
Megan Best You’ve just returned from the hospital. Your 86-year-old father has been diagnosed with cancer, and you’re trying to decide if he should undergo chemotherapy...
25 Comforting Bible Verses about Death and Dying in Christ
On March 22, 2016, at exactly 12pm, my mom went to be with the Lord. While death is no longer the enemy...
When an Unbeliever Dies: Offering Comfort without Distorting the Truth
One of the greatest and most challenging speaking invitations a pastor will ever receive is to speak at a funeral...