Religion: death and dying Books

L'éternité S'avance Et Nous N'y Pensons Pas Ou Réflexions Et Pensée Pour Mourir Saintement, by Marie-Joseph de Géramb, is a profound meditation on eternity and the importance of preparing for a holy death. Written in...

Freuden-Öl, in Traurigkeit, oder gesammelte Klag- und Trost-Lieder (Oil of Joy in Sorrow, or Collected Songs of Lament and Consolation) is a collection of German religious poems by Benjamin Schmolck, a prominent hymn writer of the 18th century. This...

This is the address delivered by Rev. Joseph P. Thompson, D.D., on December 12th, 1870, commemorating the life and character of Mrs. Sarah Abbott Bridgman. Bridgman was a notable figure, likely a missionary or otherwise deeply involved in religious work...

The Widower and the Washer is a memoir that celebrates thirteen years of marriage, processes the grief of loss, and reflects on the value of partnership.The New Testament writers had a special word for partnership-koinonia. Profoundly rich and...

Health is something many of us take for granted. But for Donna Carole Kitchens, life changed forever when she was diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer. This book is her testimony: an honest journey through her diagnosis, treatment, and the lessons she...

God Whispered "I've Got This" is a documentary of my real-life faith journey, where I tell my story as a caregiver. I share personal struggles when, at times, our lives were hanging on by a thread. Each time we thought we had risen to meet the...

Everyone takes this journey called life; however, someday that journey must come to an end.Everyone will experience grief in their lifetime, and everyone will face death-whether it's walking a loved one through the dying process or facing it oneself. No...

This book introduces the spiritual and theological issues raised by suffering and dying. It relates theology to practical issues of caregiving and provides a 'toolbox' for thinking about suffering and death in a creative and supportive way.

Il Paradiso Perduto ����� un poema epico scritto da John Milton nel 1667, pubblicato per la prima volta nel 1667. La trama racconta la storia della caduta dell'uomo, dal momento in cui Satana viene cacciato dal paradiso fino alla creazione del mondo. Il...

The Pastor Remembered, And The Brethren Entreated: A Memorial Of W. H. Havergal is a book written by Charles Bullock and published in 1870. The book serves as a tribute to W. H. Havergal, a pastor who had recently passed away. Bullock recounts the life...

The Mourner's Gift is a novel written by Mrs. M. A. Patrick and originally published in 1837. The story revolves around a young woman named Ellen, who is forced to confront the grief and loss of her father's death. As Ellen struggles to come to terms...

""Steadfastness and Brightness"" is a sermon that was preached by Lucius Waterman at a memorial Eucharist service for Mrs. James Fletcher Whitin in 1905. The book provides a reflection on the life and character of Mrs. Whitin, who was known for her...

The Catholic Church has a very strong pro-life message "from conception to natural death," but focuses on abortion and euthanasia. DONUM DIGNITATIS: The Catholic's Guide to Miscarriage answers a real need in the Church. It provides a resource for...

Breakthrough of Hope is the personal testimony of Susan Hubele. She shares the events leading up to and the many difficult years after her abortion in 1976. In her story, you will find how God saved her, set her free and healed those dark places of pain...

The messages in this book will remind you that many of the great heroes of the Bible faced the very same problems that today's believers are called to endure. See how God comforted them, strengthened them, and brought them through. He will do the same...

Unfortunately, grief and loss are inevitable parts of living. No one escapes. Even so, it's difficult to know how to console those who have reached a broken place in their lives. What is the best way to show compassion when words cannot be enough?In...

Surrender to the Pause and Recognize the Renewing Power of WorshipSometimes our mistakes can leave us feeling like we're drowning in an ocean of regret. Thankfully, we are not alone. The books of First and Second Samuel help us realize that worship is...

The American church avoids lament but lament is a missing, essential component of Christian faith. Soong-Chan Rah's prophetic exposition of the book of Lamentations provides a biblical and theological lens for examining the church's relationship with a...

In the wake of a historic earthquake in the fragile country of Haiti, Kent Annan considers suffering as a problem for faith. Along the way he discovers that he is not alone, that from the psalmists of old to our neighbors today, people have followed life...

Wrestling with the question, Is God to blame?, Gregory A. Boyd offers a hopeful picture of a sovereign God who is relentlessly opposed to evil, who knows our sufferings and who can be trusted to bring us through them to renewed life.

A penetrating account of a family dealing with suicide. G. Lloyd and Gwendolyn Carr offer solid guidance for those who worry about the eternal fate of a loved one and provide a reliable and readable summary of Christian thinking about suicide. Useful...

Surely all human beings have always been in doubt and must have been asking questions, with no clear answers, what happens after we die.Will we keep on living after death? As we were told from young you have a body, spirit and soul...but what happens to...

WHEN THE INTENTIONS ARE CLEAR, SO IS THE WAY. DECIDE WHAT IT IS YOU WANT.AND THE MINUTE YOU DECIDE YOU WANT BETTER FOR YOURSELF IS THE MINUTE THE ENTIRE UNIVERSE SHIFTS IN YOUR FAVOR.YOUR LIFE DOES NOT GET BETTER BY CHANCE; IT GETS BETTER BY CHANGE.YOUR...

Death rarely comes with simple answers, for its arrival is always a boldreminder that we live in an imperfect world. Yet there is hope found in theSavior, and in his promise we can be certain that the limitations of this worldcannot shackle the power of...

When the exuberant expectation of a baby's birth abruptly ends, whether by miscarriage, tubal pregnancy, stillbirth, or early infant death, the loss leaves a mom with unimaginable grief. Navigating the depth of emotions and handling the responses of...

In his practice Dr. Carrigan witnessed Christians suffer and die with ravaging and devastating diseases. As an historian, he was aware of the untold suffering humanity has endured, at times at its own hand and even at times in the name of God. He has...

What really happens after death? For answers, we look to religious teachings and cultural norms but why not turn to those who have endured the phenomenon of a near death experience? In One Second in Heaven, author Gerard De Santis presents a powerful...

When death comes to a spouse, does the surviving spouse face a lonely sojourn on Earth in which reminiscing becomes the only recourse to experiencing those treasured joys of wedded bliss? Must the survivor receive consolation from merely an expected...

Being a mission-driven leader is hard. Being a mission-driven leader who knows how to navigate the emotions of loss and grief connected to leadership is harder still. It takes a vulnerable leader to lead well--one who has faced into their own losses and...

"...The world cannot define your child's worth..." "Our Hope for Isabelle" is a touching and inspirational book co-authored by a husband and wife who share their personal journey of deciding to start a family, how a shocking...

"The Grief Recovery Handbook: How to Cope with Loss and Move On" is an invaluable resource for individuals facing the complexities of grief and loss. In this empathetic and insightful guide, readers will find a roadmap to navigate the often...

Walter Wiens's vision to write Preparing to Cross the Finish Line began when he sensed God's gentle Spirit urging him to write what he had experienced and learned about funerals in his pastoral ministry. The purpose of this book is to help families in...

⭐ Award-Winning Book ⭐Does your heart long to be immersed in God and His amazing grace?This book is filled to overflowing with the riches of God's grace found in the pages of Scripture. For years, I have loved praying the Scripture, and have been...

Many times in life, the unexpected happens to us, or to someone else, and many times it is a tragic incident. In 2017 our youngest son took his own life. It was unexpected. It was a complete surprise. To us, he seemed to be living a full, God-honoring...

 Traversing through the shadow of the valley of death? Shrouded in the darkness of seclusion? Feeling isolated and alone? Lacking hope? Immerse yourself in the tranquility, peace, and comfort of Rebecca Carpenter's Hope in...

Sudden loss...healing a broken heart...and finding a new beginning... The death of a loved one is heartbreaking. And losing a spouse-a life partner and best friend can shake a person to the core. A new widow or widower is left grieving and...

If you have ever thought about how we get to Heaven, Saint Tamika and Josh My Journey Home answer those questions. It is based on the Author’s real-life awake vision and biblical scriptures and takes the reader on a journey from the...

Loss is something everyone experiences in different ways. Love Is! is the moving story of one man's journey of grief, grace, and gratitude following the loss of the person he loved the most, his wife. Frank Hasel shares the unvarnished, painful...

Jazmin came into Cindy's life like a breath of fresh air, talking about healing and miracles. Cindy didn't know how to tell her that she had stopped believing in such things long ago.Twenty-five years earlier, Cindy had boarded the "miracle train,"...

Make Bold Decisions and Pursue God's Promises with ConfidenceAre you waiting for a spiritual breakthrough that never seems to come? Are you patiently enduring what feels like a "season of waiting" in your life? Evangelist and Pastor Jonathan...

Those who trust in the Lord are as secure as Mount Zion; they will not be defeated but will endure forever. ~Psalm 125:1 (NLT)The Devil will convince you that victory is impossible, your situation is irreparable, you'll always be a victim, and you'll...

We Will All Die Tonight is a real personal account of combat as seen through the eyes of a chaplain during the Vietnam conflict. Personal fears, doubts, thoughts, and actions are seen through his eyes in the hopes of helping others understand the combat...

A 30-Day Poetry Devotional Designed to Inspire and Set the Captive Free ~ Written in Today's Dialect ~ This 30-Day Inspirational Poetry DevotionalIs Anointed to Break the Chains of Darkness Will Give You Strength in Your Day-to-Day...

M. R. Mercer invites us to reflect upon life, death and Christian faith in the latter portion of our lives. In a world that seems intent on ignoring mortality, he encourages us to engage the reality of our human limits reflectively, and with deep faith...

Dear Pam,Thank you for sharing this heartfelt journey with me! I was touched by your words of excruciating pain-words of love and sorrow, but now hope.Barb Zerby            B.A. in psychology and special education, hospice volunteer coordinator  When...