When God and Grief Meet: True Stories of Comfort and Courage »

Where do you go with the heartache you can’t even put into words?

Whether you have lost a loved one to a prolonged illness or to an unexpected tragedy, it helps to encounter others who have walked similar roads and faced similar questions. When God & Grief Meet offers just that: real-life stories that meet you in your sorrow and inspire you with the hope and strength to go on.

Lynn Eib, a longtime patient advocate and grief support group facilitator, shares her gift of encouragement in this heartening message for mourners. You won’t find pat answers, clichés, or easy-fix formulas, but you will see that God specializes in consoling those who grieve. As Psalm 34:18 promises: “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.” This is the essence of When God & Grief Meet: a book that will give comfort for your present and courage for your future.

Acknowledgments ix

1 Trusting the Magnetic Poles of the Earth 1

2 feeling your World Fall Apart 11

3 finding a friend who understands 23

4 preserving a Memory No One Can Steal 35

5 Being Held Up 47

6 Comprehendind the Incomprehensible 59

7 Surviving the Imperfect Storm 71

8 Throwing rocks at god's windows 85

9 Comforting Like No Others 99

10 Wondering What's Next 113

11 Hoping for Heaven 127

12 Going On before us 139

13 Continuing On When It Doesn't Seem Possible 153

14 Knowing When to Relax 167

Grief Books for Adults 181

Grief Books for Kids 187

Grief Books for Organizations and Resources 189