Spiritual Grief

Collection of short stories: The Conqueror Earthworms -- Granddaughter's fascination with earthworms brings grieving widow back to the land of the living. You Asked for It -- New pastor tries to cure church of "But we've always done it that way before." Something Smells Good; It Has to Be Brownies -- Struggling writer and artist team up to sell their wares. The Case of the Rich Dead Mom -- P I Bobbi Heck is asked by one of the heirs to investigate a rich woman's death. Carrier Pigeon -- Fledgling missionary is recruited by an organization that is not what it appears to be.

Catholic recording artist and popular blogger Susan Bailey reveals in this personal and moving narrative how several major losses helped her rediscover creativity and faith. Filled with powerful insights on the presence and action of grace - in the Mass and sacraments, in nature, in grief and even through the life and works of Louisa May Alcott - River of Grace guides listeners to strengthen their faith, discover their own hidden gifts and enjoy again a joy of living.

Grandma’s Garden is a heartwarming and inspiring story about faith, family, and the power of love. Set in the peaceful town of Rosewood, this novel follows Maylena Robinson, a southern grandmother whose life has been rooted in the soil of faith, perseverance, and unconditional love. After the loss of her youngest son, Jex, to cancer, Maylena finds solace in her beloved garden, where she plants more than just vegetables—she cultivates wisdom, healing, and legacy. When Alyssa Robinson, a bestselling author caught in the fast-paced world of deadlines and book tours, decides to spend the ...

Nel corso dei secoli è stato insegnato alle persone a considerare la morte con orrore. Questa è una politica sbagliata perché il bene non nasce mai dal male e la paura in particolare non è mai costruttiva. Ora è arrivato il momento di ascoltare la verità. E la verità è che non esiste la morte. Non c'è assolutamente motivo di temere la morte. Perché ciò che chiamiamo morte non è altro che l'altro lato della vita. L'anima dell'uomo è immortale e il suo futuro è la crescita e il miglioramento.

Mei sat in a dimly lit building. fighting the depths of unconsciousness. She was amazed that she hadn’t passed out by now. In the dimly lit building, Mei found herself in the throes of a harrowing ordeal, battling desperately against the encroaching darkness of unconsciousness. Though her body screamed for respite, she refused to yield, her willpower burning fiercely within her. Moments earlier, Thomas, a man twisted by madness and malice, stood before her, exuding an unsettling smugness as he glared down at his captive. The pain Mei endured was excruciating, and as another contraction ...

Suffering can strike anyone at any time - the death of a loved one, the loss of a job. No one would suggest that you should seek out suffering. And, no one would say that you should love suffering. In fact, suffering is not a being and, therefore, cannot be loved. But, these five insights about suffering will help you consider the value of suffering in a new light. Gerardine Guadagno shares stories of people who have lived through (or are still experiencing) suffering. She offers their examples of how to take a spiritual reality and put it into practice in a transformative way.

The apostle Peter described faith as "much more precious than gold that perishes". As gold passes through purifying fire, so Peter says a man's faith must be tried in order that it "might be found unto praise and honor and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ" (1 Peter 1:7). While we address the crises in our lives that try our faith, we rarely praise God the way Job did, and we rarely submit ourselves to the purifying fire as Peter suggests.

From the best-selling author of small-town romance novels and poetry, including Old Flame and Pieces of You, comes a new collection of reflective prose. Thoughtfully written, Echo explores the powerful and musing themes of love, life, loss and family ties from an intimate vantage point. This is real. It’s life. At times, it’s light. At others, it’s heavy. But we keep going because we must—because, frankly, it’s all we can do, sometimes. But maybe, just maybe, if we’re honest with ourselves, we’ll discover a quieter reason for trudging onward. Deep in our souls, I think we keep...