Resources for Children
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What About Heaven, by Kathleen Bostrom, Tyndale House Publishing
A children's picture book featuring endearing art work discusses what heaven is like.
Remembering Mama. By Dara Dokas, AugsburgFortress Publishing A young child works through her grief by remembering her mother.
Sarah's Grandma Goes to Heaven, by Maribeth Boelts, Zondervan Publishing Designed to help children cope with difficult life issues and reassures them that God is always with them.
There's a Party in Heaven, by Gary Bower, Storybook Meadow Publishing There's nothing make-believe about heaven, a wonderful place with the best party ever! This is one party you won't want to miss!
God Gave Us Heaven, by Lisa T Bergren, Waterbrook Press
Little cub and Papa bear spend the day wandering their artic world while she asks all about God's home. Papa patiently answers each question reassuringly.
Tell Me About Heaven, by Randy Alcorn, Crossway Books
When young Jake asks his grandfather,"what's it like where Grammy is?" he will be ushered into a warm story answering many questions children have about heaven.
It's OK to Cry, by H Norman Wright, Waterbrook Press
A parent's guide to helping children through the losses of life; a toy breaks, a pet dies, parents divorce, a big move, someone special dies, ...
Children and Grief, by Joey O'Connor, Revell Publishing
Give your children the straight talk on death, dying and eternal life, challenging concepts, practical tools.
Resources for Adults
Free To Grieve, by Maureen Rank, Bethany House Publishing
Healing and Encouragement for those who have suffered miscarriage and stillbirth.
From Grief to Glory, Rediscovering Life after Loss,by Harry and Cheryl Salem, Pain, anguish, loneliness, guilt, emptiness. All feeling that are powerful and overwhelming and hay eht potential to shake even the strongest person's faith and hope. Here's how to deal with it in a healthy way.
Fierce Goodbye, G Lloyd and Gwendolyn Carr, Herald Press
This book is a penetrating account of a family dealing with suicide, and offers solid guidance for those who worry about the eternal fate of a loved one.
When Women Walk Alone, by Cindi McMenamin, Harvest House Publishing
Every woman has walked through the desert of loneliness. Did you know the alone times in life can be an invitation from God to deepen your relationship with Him? Find strength and hope through the seasons of life.
Praying Our Grief, by Linda P Rooney, Catholic Book Publishing A book of comfort and prayers for widows.
Hope For the Brokenhearted, by John Luke Terveen, Victor Books
God's voice of comfort in the midst of grief and loss, includes a readers guide with questions for personal or group discussion.
Good Grief, by Granger E Westburg, AugsburgFortress Press
Since it's first edition in 1962, this classic has become a standard resource for people grieving losses. Addressing the stages of grief in a gentle yet insightful way.
When Your Friend Dies, When Your Child Dies, and When Your Spouse Dies, All small booklets in the hope and healing series put out by Augsburg Fortress Press. Powerful and inexpensive resources for family and friends.
Heaven, by Randy Alcorn, Tyndale House Publishers
The most comprehensive and definitive book on Heaven to date. This book is about real people with real bodies, enjoying close relationships with God and each other. The discussion guide included causes one to stop, and think about old notions of heaven and readdress scriptural facts about eternity. Also available for children and in devotional form.
Saving a Life, How We Found Courage When Death Rescues Our Son, by Charles and Janet Morris, David C Cook Publishing
The intimate story of a family surviving unspeakable tragedy. Reeling from the after shocks of their son's death, the couple discovers that God is ever faithful and that Christ is always present.
When Grief Comes, Kirk H Neely, Baker Book House
The death ofa loved one sends us on a lonely and painful journey. This pastor and author shares his experience in facing the death of three loved ones, including his son. Neely always points you toward the ultimate hope for Christians - etemallife and reunion with those who believe.
When Someone You Love is Dying, by David Clark and Peter Emmett, Bethany House Publishers
Making wise decisions at the end of life requires answering tough questions - ethical, legal, medical, psychological, biblical, and theological. Here is guidance for people in crisis.When God and Grief Meet, by Lynn Eib, Tyndale House Publishing
Also the author of When God and Cancer Meet, is a cancer survivor and a cancer patient advocate offering true stories of comfort and courage.
A Love that Heals, by Angie Winans, Howard Publishing
Love is the emotion that brings great joy as well as intense pain. Losing someone challenges you and sets you on a painful journey of self-discovery and reflection. Angie walks you through her experiences of losing her brother.
The Dash, by Linda Ellis and Mac Anderson, Simple Truths
"We do not choose to be born. We do not choose our parents, or the country of our birth. We do not, most of us, choose to die; nor do we choose the time and conditions of our death. But within this realm of choicelessness, we choose how we live." This is what the DASH is all about.
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