Whether you have lost a job, a dream, a friendship, or a loved one, you mourn. You might mourn for a few weeks, or your grief may extend for years. Sadness seems to build a permanent residence in your bones, weighing down your soul. You wonder if you’ll ever feel whole again. Then God plunges into your heartbreak and works abiding and holy transformation in your life. It may take months or years for you to heal, but you can ground your hope for healing in Jesus. He will always be your hope when your heart breaks. Let this book be a place of refuge and a point of reference as you navigate the path of grief.

Books

1. Living with Dying: Blessings and Prayers for Those Who Grieve--This should be in every church worker's arsenal! Pastors and deaconesses should have a stack at the ready. Wonderful gift to use with the grieving and to leave with them for their own comfort:

https://www.cph.org/living-with-dying-blessings-and-prayers-for-those-who-grieve

2. When Someone Dies: Find Comfort in Jesus—A great resource for children who are grieving:

https://www.cph.org/when-someone-dies-find-comfort-in-jesus

3. Final Victory: Contemplating the Death and Funeral of a Christian--This book every pastor should have at the ready. It can be used in a class to help people plan their funerals, but it’s also a good resource as death approaches:

https://www.cph.org/final-victory-contemplating-the-death-and-funeral-of-a-christian-milestones

Websites Recommended by Pam

Taps--TAPS is a national nonprofit organization providing compassionate care and comprehensive resources for all those grieving a death in the military or veteran community: https://www.taps.org/