The Gift of Compassion: A Guide to Helping Those Who Grieve (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781426742347)

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 The Gift of Compassion, author Becca Stevens offers practical help for pastors, Stephen ministers, congregational caregivers, and other laity serving the broken-hearted. With a central message on the importance of simply being present for people who are grieving, Stevens combines practical how-to's with prayers, Scriptures, suggestions fro ways to serve the sacraments, and inspiration about the peace of God that passes all understanding. This small book outlines meaningful ways to show compassion through planning visits, writing notes, finding appropriate Scriptures and prayer to read, avoiding cliches, and offering the presence of God to people suffering through the dark and searching experience of grief.

Author: Becca Stevens
ISBN-10: 1426742347
ISBN-13: 9781426742347
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Language: English
Published: 11/01/2012
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.25lbs
Size: 5.90h x 4.00w x 0.40d