A Cup Of Comfort For The Grieving Heart

For those who have suffered the loss of a family member or dear friend, it's easy to feel alone. This book assures you that others understand and empathize with the pain you are experiencing. Featuring stories of solace and peace from those who have displayed the courage to go on, these tenderhearted personal accounts provide a supportive shoulder to cry on during a time of need. They say only time can alleviate the pain of grieving. But this moving collection will help you celebrate the lives of your dearly departed loved ones, and keep your heart brimming with bittersweet memories.

Tragedy can tear your world apart. The tragedy of September 11 has left a nation in shock, grieving a tremendous loss of lives as well as a loss of innocence. Comfort for the Grieving Heart is a treasury of short stories, essays, poems, and Scriptures to lift the spirit of those going through a time of grief, whether it be the loss of a loved one, a divorce, empty nest syndrome, or a wayward child. Woods and MacLellan draw stories from well-known Christian authors throughout the country for this collection of inspirational stories.

Is your mom your best friend? Or your biggest fan? Your loyal confidante? No matter what she means to you, Mom is always the one you turn to when you need a shoulder to cry on, sound advice, and unconditional love. And there's no better way to pay tribute to the most exceptional woman in your life than with this touching and poignant collection. Inside, you'll meet fifty mothers, daughters, and sons who celebrate the mother-child bond by sharing heartfelt and personal stories--from tales of new mothers to adult children who are longtime parents themselves before they truly realize the abiding strength of a mother's love. Featuring narratives by and for mothers, this newest volume in the Cup of Comfort series is the perfect gift to remind her that every day is Mother's Day.

"The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped." —Psalms 28:7-9 Christ has always played an important role in many women's life. Today you face a whole new set of challenges as you work to find the balance between staying true to your faith and balancing work, family and everyday life. A Cup of Comfort for Christian Women features stories from ore than forty women whom Christianity still plays a large role in their lives as they navigate their roles as mothers, daughters, wives, sisters, and friends. From young women just finding their way to Christ to long-time believers who find reminders of God's strength in the most unexpected of places, each story displays their courage through hardships—and infinite gratitude for the Lord's gifts. Not only will this beautiful collection inspire strength and deepen your faith, you'll also find the encouragement you need to preserve through life's obstacles from women who have been there and understand exactly what you're going through.

What better way to improve your world than to show a sense of compassion and empathy for those in need? This collection celebrates those who give the special gift of their time. Inside, you'll find fifty original, true stories that feature examples of people whose good deeds make life a little bit easier--children on the other side of the globe, next-door neighbors in a bind, or a friend staying brave in the face of illness. Written by men and women, young and old, this collection is not only a touching tribute to those who see our world as a work in progress--but also an inspiration for anyone who wants to make a difference.

Helping widows and widowers learn how to cope with the grief of losing their helpmate, their lover, and perhaps their financial provider, this guide shows them how to find continued meaning in life when doing so seems difficult. Bereaved spouses will find advice on when and how to dispose of their mate's belongings, dealing with their children, and redefining their role with friends and family. Suggestions are provided for elderly mourners, young widows and widowers, unmarried lovers, and same-sex partners. The information and comfort offered apply to individuals whose spouse died recently or long ago.

Used for years by individuals, grief counselors, and support groups, Roses in December has helped readers understand the grieving process, support family members, give insight into sibling grief, and maintain their marriages during difficult times. This newly revised edition offers the same compassion and encouragement plus chapters on losing loved ones under special circumstances, such as suicide and AIDS. With deep empathy, Marilyn helps those who are grieving find God’s comfort. Having lost three sons, she knows the tremendous sorrows and struggles that come with the death of loved ones. Yet she shares how even in the winters of our lives God provides roses—special occasions, special people, and special memories—to give us strength and draw close to Him.

Loss hurts. Stunned, sad, and angry, we blink in disbelief. Written with heartfelt compassion, this easy-to-read, practical, award-winning book reads like a caring conversation with a friend. Whether you've lost a spouse, child, parent, sibling, relative, or friend, Comfort for Grieving Hearts meets you in your grief and walks with you there.