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Love, Grit and Grace "You're a pearl that's been formed from the grit and grime of hardship and pain." You are the purpose of this book, my friend. Yes, you. You who are lonely. Afraid. Worried. Anxious. Sad. Hopeless. Suffering in silence. Struggling financially, mentally, emotionally or physically.

This book is a collection of 16 storytellers who describe their personal experiences with the death of their loved ones who knew and believed the truth of John 3:16–For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. Through these inspiring stories of eternal connections, expect to find hope in learning that death is not the end of our life cycle.

Letters for Brenda is unapologetically autobiographical. It is Richard's story - a chronological account of how grief manifested itself in his life following his wife's death and how he dealt with it. His faith remained strong, but his heart was breaking. Never had he felt so alone. Not lonely. Alone. To process his grief, he needed to talk about it but he had no one to talk to. Who would understand? Only Brenda, his soul mate - but she was gone and she wasn't coming back. Out of desperation, he decided to write her a series of letters.

Losing a child is the most devastating thing that can ever happen to anyone. Learning to live with that loss is equally devastating. Outlined in this audiobook is the true story of one man's loss in the hope that it provides comfort and understanding to you. This audiobook is intended for men suffering from the loss of their child in any number of situations. Yet, if you are a loved one trying to understand what is happening to the man in your life, it can provide guidance as well.

Author Joseph Rojas's journey from a life overshadowed by addiction, crime, depression, and thoughts of suicide to becoming a powerful example of hope as a loving husband, father, and lead singer of the Dove award-winning Christian rock band Seventh Day Slumber is nothing short of miraculous. This book is not just Rojas's testimony; it's a roadmap for all who feel weighed down by loneliness, depression, and pain. It speaks directly to the heart with raw honesty and the transformative power of faith, offering not only understanding but also practical steps to break free.

Why do we struggle and suffer in life? Have you ever asked the question, why did this happen to me? why am I going through this? At 16 years of age, I was in a car wreck, which turned my life upside down! I went from being a normal teenage boy, to being flat on my back, unable to move anything or even breathe on my own. This would be the starting point to a lifelong journey of learning to live with a disability, while overcoming obstacles and hardships along the way.

Come Closer, God – It Hurts combines personal experience, professional expertise, and biblical truth to help you navigate life after you lose a loved one. Shelley Beam writes from the candid and compassionate lens of a mother who witnessed the death of her daughter and from the perspective of a professional counselor who has over a decade of experience in the mental health industry. This biblically sound resource takes an honest look at life during grief and walks with you through your grief into a place of emotional healing.

Sometimes, we need a reminder to help us keep a tight hold on this hope that we have in the promises of Christ, in spite of the suffering that is happening all around us, which, at times, closely touches even our families in this present world. Birthed from the desire to encourage a family member who was in stage four of a battle with cancer; and then, directly behind that, facing the unexpected death of a parent, Jodi L. Serino-Barbour reaches into the core of fear and pain to plant seeds of hope for the future.

In your darkest hour, when the pain seems almost too much to bear, God is there for you. He sees your grief. He hears your cry. He sends others to keep you company along the way. Let these prayers ease your heart and be companions for your own grief journey. Grief is a fragile and intimate process. We all grieve differently, and there are no secret healing formulas, no 12-step recovery programs, and no shortcuts for the grief journey…

Here is an incredibly cogent and compelling path for those suffering the loss of a loved one, a way to help the departed on their evolutionary spiritual journey, as well as the first step to beginning the healing process in the hearts of the loved ones left behind. A thoughtful and sensitive gift for those needing guidance in a time of loss. It not only takes you by the hand and shows you how it works but delves deeply into the metaphysical aspect to show you why.

Driven by the negligent death of her adopted daughter at the hands of a West African exploitation ring, American mother Erica Stone finds herself an unlikely advocate for orphaned children in Sierra Leone. Her dedication is tested by the deeply ingrained corruption she encounters as she fights to have her daughter’s life recognized while simultaneously trying to protect the lives of countless other children.

But what do you do when this "life to the fullest" feels so far away? What do you do when the deepest longing of your soul groans for more than what you are experiencing? If there is "life to the fullest," how do we even begin to find it, and then how do we begin to extend it to others? In his most poetic and thought-provoking work to date, Brandon Andress makes the surprising discovery that, even in the heartache, the hostility, the division, the violence, and the oppression, experiencing "life to the fullest," a life of shalom, is not just possible, it can be our present reality.

Weep No More is a book that explores a theology of weeping, delving into the significance of tears and offering solace and understanding to those who sorrow. The book reveals the transformative power of tears through personal reflections and an exploration of Scripture.

We all have a “this” moment. A major struggle in life, a sudden calamity, a burning wound we never could have prepared for. The impact can knock the spiritual wind out of us and leave us sprawled out on the ground—or send us straight to the strength of the Father. Whatever your “this” may be, God can use it to equip you with strength, and He has a plan to lovingly bring you into wholeness. In God Will See You Through This, author and teacher Dr. Jim Garlow humbly journeys alongside you to share twenty-six of the most life-altering lessons he’s learned.

"[3] Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: And the fruit of the womb is his reward. [4] As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth. [5] Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them"... (Psalm 127:3-5). Born out of the death of his son, author S.E. Huffaker confronts the painful questions everyone faces with the loss of a loved one. This audiobook will be your friend and guide as you learn to navigate the stormy seas of tragedy and death.

A Marriage Made in Heaven is a book about eternal love, devastating loss, and the profound healing that came afterward. It is a book about how trusting in God and having an all-powerful faith helped me and my family conquer overwhelming obstacles resulting from an unspeakable tragedy. A Marriage Made in Heaven is my story, but it involves far more than just me.

God never said that tough times would not occur, but what He did say is, "When times of trouble are present, I am with you, always." In knowing that, God has given us the ability to seek out knowledge to help us comprehend why these situations occur and the ability to seek counsel for the things our minds cannot dissect. We have been brought up to believe that real men don't cry and we should keep our problems to ourselves. Nothing could be further from the truth. I hope this book will help open the eyes of many who are struggling down the path of anxiety, depression, or abandonment.

When you are faced with grief, pain, or loss it's often hard to find comfort and support. God's Promises® During Times of Trouble provides 50 topics of select biblical promises of comfort and hope during the difficulties that leave us needing healing and reassurance. Whether you're struggling with illness, loss, divorce, confusion, doubt, or any difficult situation that leaves you with a feeling of despair, the promises found in God's Word bring abundant encouragement, inspiration, and hope.

"Write that book. Love God and Isabelle." Amy Lyon took her orders seriously, and in this transformative memoir, the author takes listeners on a gut-level journey as she shuffles (less than perfectly) through postpartum depression, the tragedy of losing an infant, and intense anger toward God - all while asking the question that plagues so many of us: What on earth am I here for? In time, she proves that - buried beneath the thick layers of sorrow - hope and joy can exist...even if you refuse to believe.

When he heard this devastating news, Steve Legg and his wife Bekah made a bold decision – they would get busy living and get busy laughing. Yes, there were tears that day and in those that followed, but Steve is a funnyman and a man of faith. He was never going to give cancer the last laugh. In his latest book, international baffler and funny guy, Steve Legg, faces the no-joke reality of the diagnosis of a terminal illness. An engaging listen throughout, the book will lead you to the most wonderful of all conclusions: that we are never, ever alone, and never, ever forsaken.