If you have experienced a loss of a loved one or a dear friend, allow A Light in Darkness: Stories of Grief and Loss to offer guidance and comfort. Perhaps you are struggling with grief and starting over after divorce has been difficult, upending your entire life. The first step to starting over is to grieve your losses.
I quickly learned that books on human triumph helped me heal and find resilience. My motto became: Others heal, and so can I. (Healing looks good on you, friend. It’s much more attractive than bitterness, anger, and unresolved issues carried into your new life.)
A Light in Darkness
Reverend Scott Graham writes an introduction in this book: “No one wants to walk through the valley of the shadow of death. It is rocky. The footing is uneven. It is steep at times, and falls are not uncommon.” The valley of the shadow of death is an ugly passage that all must pass through when grieving.
Grief and Starting Over
The valley feels lonely and scary. What if someone who made the journey before you could help—someone who could share insights from their experiences, the lessons they’ve learned, and things that helped them cope? That’s what A Light in the Darkness is all about.
You will hear from writers who have experienced loss. The same questions you may be wrestling and grappling with right now, these writers also wrestled with.
Know this: It’s okay to question, closure comes gradually, and God hasn’t turned His back on you. You will want to meet these writers and read their letters. They are addressed to you, dear friend.
If you know someone walking in the valley of the shadow of death and in need of finding resilience, consider A Light in Darkness. These stories of grief and loss will offer comfort and hope.
It’s a book for the nightstand, and one to grab when darkness overshadows your day and steals your joy.
Resources on Grief
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