The topic of death and dying is a broad one, even broader that it sounds. The first question asked is often if there is something after death. But to many the process of dying and the hardships of living are even more important.
This category includes books that discuss hardship, suffering, death, and our hope both in and after all these things.
In the video embedded below, Energion owners Henry & Jody Neufeld share their thoughts on grief.
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A comprehensive study of the thinking, symbolism, and imagery that went into apocalyptic writing and thinking in the Bible, covering books such as Ezekiel, Zechariah, Daniel, the Synoptic Gospels, Hebrews, Paul’s letters, and Revelation.
How can a church community respond effectively to the needs of those who have suffered loss? This is a practical guide.
One of the most difficult tasks that may confront a pastor is the preaching of a funeral homily. What are the words that will provide comfort and encouragement to the family and friends of the deceased? What words will be faithful to the message of the gospel and the community of faith? William Powell Tuck,…
Those who have lived eight decades in this world often feel the need to write about their life experiences or life philosophies. If that person has lived a varied, experiential life and shows good spiritual fruit in that life, it might be wise of those who are coming after them to read and listen to…
The question of what happens after death has fascinated human beings for as long as we’ve had any sense of spirituality. There have been popular books, stories of speculative fiction, reports of visions, and serious Bible studies attempted to explain to us what happens at death and beyond. In Death, Immortality, and Resurrection, Dr. Edward…
Death. Illness. Divorce. Unexpected. Undeserved. In this world there is going to be suffering and pain. As a person of faith, we are not exempt from that undeniable fact. What do we do? Where is God when the pain is unbearable and the night so long? How do we reach out to others with something…
This life ends. Prepare for your next adventure!
“Oh it’s a jolly holiday with you ….” Holidays, steeped in family traditions, are not always jolly when you are also experiencing a loss of a loved one through death or divorce, a job loss or any number of loss scenarios. Accepting what is does not negate the difficulties in finding a “new normal” for…
Are you separated from someone you love: mother, father, sister, brother, wife, husband, child, friend, pet? Separated from a career you love? Separated from a home you love? Separated from the life you thought would continue on the road you were traveling? If you are, then you are dealing with grief. Grief is the sorrow and…
Silence is often as therapeutic as conversation. Sometimes more, when there really isn’t anything to say. Healthcare with people experiencing a life-threatening or terminal illness brings daily life into a new, sharp focus. Dr. Lee takes us along on her House Calls with Jesus where she learned the art of companionable, healing visits. Her willingness…
This book is the story of my existence — a meandering spiritual voyage through the beautiful loud crazy called life. — Dr. David Alan Black With his usual frank but gentleman-farmer honesty, Dave Black shares his reflections on his life, as he has shared it with hundreds every day through daveblackonline. Since November 2013 when…
From the good sisters and monks of the 11th century, hospice care grew through the passions of 20th century people like Dame Cecily Saunders and Elizabeth Kubler-Ross, and into the recognized modality it is today of compassionate and palliative care for those who are on their final journal from this world. Pastor Lopez rightly fills…
