Spiritual Grief

At some point, the trials of life will bring us to a place of believing that we're at "The End." It is in our pain and desperation that we call out to a God who seems so distant. Our questions are endless. But what we find is that for all the questions we have for God . . . He has questions for us too. "Beginning at The End" will take you on a profound journey through the Biblical book of Job. You will discover that its message goes much deeper than what appears on the surface . . . and so does your life. You will find that when you come to "The End," it is really just the "Beginning," when...

Grief. No matter how strong we are, no one is truly prepared for it. When we least expect it, grief rips the floor out from under us. There is truly no greater catastrophe in life, and yet it is something nearly all of us will go through. It is our own personal war that will eventually take everyone we know and love. While grief may seem like an unthinkable tragedy that no one can relate to, many have gone down this path before us. Our ancestors found great wisdom in grief. Ancient cultures and tribes from around the world have found comfort in the unimaginable, peace in the chaos, and ...

A luminous invitation to begin again—wherever you are, however long it’s been. In a world that rushes, clutters, and forgets, The Quiet Rosary offers sacred pause. With the tenderness of a journal and the clarity of a seasoned guide, Lucas David Hernandez walks alongside readers who find themselves drifting in the “desert between Sundays”—that silent ache between obligation and intimacy with God. Rooted in Catholic tradition but written with the warmth of personal testimony and the insight of contemporary psychology, this deeply contemplative work speaks to: those who once prayed ...

Faith is hard. Motherhood is messy. Grace feels far away. If you’ve ever spilled coffee on your Bible, cried in Target, or missed quiet time again… you are so not alone. Holy Shenanigans is a 30-day devotional that feels more like coffee with your best friend than a checklist for perfection. If you’ve ever tried to find Jesus in the middle of your chaos—between crying kids, overwhelming grief, awkward social moments, and spilled coffee—then welcome. You’re in the right place. In Holy Shenanigans: Grace, Grief & Laughing Anyway, Emily Hampton takes you on a wildly relatable ...

The Hurt Is Real… The hurts of spiritual trauma and abuse are real. They didn’t start with your church, but they do exist there. Why? Because people sin. And at its basic level, spiritual abuse is just one kind of sin. There is nothing particularly complicated about it—spiritual trauma is the mental and emotional harm that comes from having damaging or abusive interactions with other Christians. Any tight-knit church fellowship, regardless of its denominational affiliation, will naturally supply the preconditions necessary for spiritual hurts to occur. But what if you could heal from ...

Life and death go hand in hand, two sides of the same coin. Most people in America die in a hospital, but many families choose hospice for end of life care. Death, as experienced by hospice nurses, can be beautiful, peaceful, humorous, touching, tragic, disturbing, and even otherworldly. Hospice nurses midwife the dying into the next world every day. Death transforms not just the patient and family, but the hospice nurse as well. The stories in this book are presented with the hope that their transformation extends to you, too. Heidi Barr, R.N.

Preparing to Die is for anyone interested in learning how to prepare for death from a Buddhist perspective, both spiritually and practically. It is also for those who want to learn how to help someone else who is dying, both during the time of illness and death as well as after death.

For readers of The Wild Edge of Sorrow and Crying in H-Mart--a profound and searching memoir of life, loss, grief, and renewal from one of American Buddhism’s most vital new voices. How do we grieve our losses? How can we care for our spirits? one long listening offers enduring companionship...

Becoming a Death Doula: A Complete Guide to End-of-Life Care, Compassionate Support, and a Meaningful Vocation is your compassionate and practical roadmap to one of today’s most meaningful emerging roles—providing guidance and comfort at the end of life. Whether you’re exploring a career change, called to serve others, or seeking to support loved ones during their final days, this guide offers everything you need to understand and begin the journey of becoming a death doula. Inside, you'll discover the history and evolution of death doulas, their vital role in modern society, and the ...

Worship leader and recording artist Laura Story's life took an unexpected turn when her husband, Martin, was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Their lives would never be the same. Yes, with God all things are possible. But the devastating news was that no cure existed to restore Martin's short-term memory, eyesight, and other complications. The fairy-tale life Laura had dreamed of was no longer possible. And yet in struggling with God about how to live with broken dreams, Laura has found joy and a deeper intimacy with Jesus.

While mediums sometimes resist the flow of communications they receive from the "other side", the best of them - like Bill Philipps - know what solace such messages can provide. The truly gifted also know that their gifts are not unique, that they can be cultivated by anyone with a sincere and open heart. Philipps illuminates all of this for listeners by demystifying what he does, sharing more than 20 inspiring stories of people receiving signs, and, most wonderfully, by providing step-by-step guidance that allows listeners to receive afterlife communications themselves.

Have you ever wondered what truly lies beyond the veil of this life? What if death is not an end, but a profound transformation? This book is not about speculation; it's about testimony. NDE - Near Death Experiences brings you an extraordinary collection of powerful, deeply personal accounts from people who have journeyed to the other side and returned. From a pragmatic engineer who became a being of pure light to a skeptical neurosurgeon whose own experience shattered his scientific worldview, these true stories offer a stunning glimpse into the afterlife. You will travel alongside ...

Keith Wakefield became a chaplain because of Guns N’ Roses. As a child burdened by fear of failure, he was inspired by Axl Rose’s heart-on-his-sleeve honesty. That raw search for meaning carried him into chaplaincy, where every day he sits with patients and families facing overwhelming loss, end-of-life diagnoses, and the questions that come with them: How do I go on? Where do I find strength? What really matters now?

Healing the Deepest Wounds is the go-to resource for those who accompany a woman or a man in the process of healing from the wounds of abortion. For those hoping to support someone who suffers from the wounds of abortion, this book offers practical insights for both emotional and spiritual healing. It is especially helpful for priests, pastors and counselors. “What impressed me most about Fr. Cameron’s work is his reminder to women and men involved in the abortion of their child that they are called to holiness. There is hope for them. This work is written with compassion and mercy, ...

Katherine Clark was just an average wife and mother with two young children when she was in a tragic playground accident in late May 2009. A little boy playing on the jungle gym jumped and landed on Kate’s head, knocking her over and snapping her neck. Kate was paralyzed from the neck down. The doctors diagnosed her with quadriplegia and said she would never walk again. This terrifying prognosis could have been the end of the story. But instead, God chose to work a profound miracle in Kate’s life and in the life of her family.

Discover Healing and Growth Through the Wisdom of Buddhism Embark on a transformative journey through grief and loss with "The First Hundred Days of Healing: A Buddhist Journal for Navigating Loss and Grief." This compassionate and empathetic guide provides wisdom and support as you traverse the complex landscape of mourning. In this unique journal, you'll find: 100 carefully selected quotes exploring themes of grief, loss, hope, and self-development Insightful commentaries from a Buddhist philosophical perspective, offering new perspectives on your own experience of grief Daily writing ...

What if the answers to your biggest questions—about death, purpose, and the afterlife—could bring healing, confidence, and clarity instead of fear, confusion, and pain? Are NDEs evidence of a wonderful afterlife or just a trick of the brain? Does anyone ever actually die? The truth may be more loving, more inclusive, and more beautiful than you ever imagined. Near Death Experiences Demystified is a compassionate, non-dogmatic guide through the mystery of what lies beyond death—based on over 40 real stories, cutting-edge science, and spiritual insight. Whether you're grieving or on a ...

After the loss of a loved one, grief can become overwhelming and one of the most devastating experiences you can face in life. The death and subsequent aftermath are life changing. Author Gary Sturgis knows first-hand that grief is an everyday experience and dealing with the pain and sorrow on a daily basis can be a daunting task. In SURVIVING GRIEF: 365 Days a Year, Gary offers you reassuring guidance and comforting advice as you travel through your personal grief journey. He provides a daily reflection for each day of the calendar year. Reading just one page a day will help you find hope ...

📖 The Ashkeeper: A short story where the ashes speak and the wind doesn’t forget. 🌬️ A spiritual fable about loss, memories, and the art of letting go. He is only known as the Ashkeeper. No one knows where he came from, nor how long he has been carrying out his sacred task: to scatter the ashes of those who have passed, in the places they once loved. 🕯️ With each journey, he carries an urn, a letter, and the weight of someone else’s final wish. He reads their words aloud to the wind. Sometimes he weeps. Sometimes he smiles. He always listens. He asks for no recognition. ...

This year-long devotional invites you into simple, everyday practices and Scriptural truths to bring you hope in the midst of suffering and loss. “A stunning resource for anyone with fresh or lingering grief who doesn’t feel like they can even lift their head some days. This beautiful...