Real-life stories of recovering drug addicts as told by the mother of one subject. This book describes their trials, struggles, and ultimate triumph. Its powerful message inspires hope to addicts and their loved ones.

“Those going through dark times will find this generous, strongly Christian work a welcome beacon of light.” —Publisher’s Weekly Sorrow is a dark and painful road. You don’t need to walk it alone. The Bible says that “God is near to the brokenhearted,” but what does that look like when you’re lost in the darkness of agonizing grief? How do you engage with your sorrow when the world tells you to shoulder through or move on? Award-winning writer and podcaster Clarissa Moll knows this landscape of loss all too well. Her life changed forever in 2019 when her husband, Rob, died unexpectedly while hiking—leaving her with four children to raise alone. In her debut book, Beyond the Darkness, Clarissa offers her powerful personal narrative as well as honest, practical wisdom that will gently guide you toward flourishing amidst your own loss. In the pages of Beyond the Darkness, you’ll learn how to meet and engage with loss in your everyday life, uncover the lies the world has told you about your grief, and point your feet toward hope and find a way to navigate your new life with loss and God beside you. Whether you’ve lost someone dear to you or you’re supporting a loved one as they mourn, you can learn to walk with grief. And as you do, you might be surprised to discover the path is wide enough for another companion, the Good Shepherd of your soul. Grief may walk with us for the rest of our lives, but Jesus will too.

The fear of cancer: how many millions of families have received that dreaded news or call? My wife received our call the morning of April 1, 2005. The doctor's office advised the second biopsy taken on the lump removed from inside my throat was confirmed by the Mayo Clinic, Stage 3 melanoma. My wife asked if this was treatable and was told it most probably had metastasized and the prognosis was not good. The news, prognosis and surgery tell Part 1 of the journey. Part 2 of the journey graphically details the intervention of a God whom we in this country constantly debate, defend, disclaim and simply want little or no part of. Whatever your status in life, so many of us have been affected by this dreaded, killing disease that has no regard for age or gender. Just about everyone- those battling cancer, Christian people wondering if God still heals, people looking for a source of joy, hope and peace, people wondering if there is a God and are looking for something to grab hold of, and people who adamantly deny the existence of any God- should take the time to read this story. Part 3 is my attempt to share four years of intimacy with a God who has shared His heart, beginning in November of 2004. There is no hidden agenda here, just an average man wanting to share a very unique journey of a profound healing and intimate conversations with the "God of Hope." Rick and Connie continue to reside in Philadelphia, PA. They have four grown sons, two daughter-in-laws, two grandsons, and two granddaughters. Rick and Connie worship at an Assembly of God church in Wyncote, PA.

As you walk with sorrow and suffering, Jesus walks beside you, too. Walking through grief after the loss of a loved one can feel like the most isolating and distressing experience you've ever endured. It's normal to long for a life beyond your sadness. Some days, resurrection feels a hopeful breath away. Other days, our grief reveals to us the gulf that stands between where we are and where we long to be. In this beautiful devotional, join bestselling author Clarissa Moll on a 40-day journey through grief—and discover the loving presence of Christ that never leaves your side. The prophet Isaiah described Jesus as “a man of sorrows, acquainted with deepest grief.” And while this devotional cannot fix your deepest grief, these pages will reorient, strengthen, and sustain you as you traverse this new terrain of loss. Each day, Clarissa brings hard-won wisdom and tender care, incorporating: Powerful and honest reflections about pain, death, loss, and the resilient hope and healing within Scripture Written prayers for when you don’t have the words for your sorrow Compassionate and practical activities to guide you forward on your grieving journey. Wherever your grief journey takes you, dear friend, you will find God there. May the words in these devotions remind you of his loving presence and give you the comfort and courage to live fully again.

Doxology: a journal of worship and the sacramental life, Volume 32.4 (Advent 2021) Founded in 1984, Doxology: a journal of worship and the sacramental life is a quarterly, peer reviewed journal published by the Order of Saint Luke (OSL Publications). It focuses on emerging and historical theologies and practices of Christian worship. Print distribution is to the members of the Order globally, as well as to a number of theology departments and seminary libraries in the United States. Doxology also continues the tradition of the journal Sacramental Life, which merged with Doxology in 2020.

Whether it is a journey to the native village ending with the realization that one’s roots can be traced back to a generation that took pride in belonging, a generation proud of its roots, its temples, and its Gods or the old man who awaits his end with equanimity, in the hope that there is always something beyond the darkness that would soon engulf him. G S Subbu delves deep into the lives of people who we may have met sometime, somewhere and left their imprint on us. The nine stories in this book revolves around the lives of an old woman, a young man, a middle-aged woman, a visually challenged boy, a patriarch, a savant and a young widow. These nine stories are more than just stories; they are nine slices of life!

Doré Deverell’s son Richard had led a difficult life, plagued by physical and mental illness and depression. When he committed suicide at the age of 36, Doré was naturally devastated, suffering the intense anguish of a mother’s loss. But she was determined to seek for healing and reconciliation. This book is the first-hand account of how Doré Deverell made contact with Richard after his death. Encountering the work of the spiritual teacher Rudolf Steiner, she discovered methods by which she could communicate with her son’s spirit. Suicides, she learnt, often experience great suffering and regret as a consequence of their premature death. But Doré was taught how to alleviate Richard’s pain, and finally to metamorphose it. These practical steps are described here in an accessible way to aid anybody who finds themselves in a similar tragic situation. In the unexpected conclusion to this extraordinary tale, Doré finds the person who, she believes, embodies Richard’s reincarnated soul. Her work is rewarded with new hope, and Richard’s soul is given a chance to learn and develop on earth once again. Light Beyond the Darkness is a gripping account of love, despair, death and resurrection. Its central message - that, through the spirit, light overcomes dark - is a heartwarming confirmation of spiritual reality.

Like campfire tales told late at night, No Hope Beyond This Point is meant to give you a chill. Each of the thirteen short stories and poems center around the theme of "No Hope". The tales vary from monsters and ghosts, to karma enacting revenge. So, if you liked the Fear Street collection, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, by Alvin Schwartz, or the Pseudopod podcast, then hopefully you'll find something to enjoy in this book as well.

Hope Beyond Reason is the amazing account of God's prevailing power over cancer. Attacked by an aggressive, life-threatening strain of leukemia, a pastor and his family confronted their worst fears. In the middle of their battle, they came face to face with the healing presence of Jesus Christ. In this gripping true-life story, your heart will be inspired to trust the faithfulness of God in any of life's storms. As you read Dave's candid narrative, you will experience the Holy Spirit's gift of faith that knows no limits. You will discover that you too are a walking miracle, created to live miraculously. Prepare your heart to receive a Hope that will not disappoint you.

For some decades, the work of Carmelite theologian Constance FitzGerald, OCD, has been a well-known secret, not only among students and practitioners of Carmelite spirituality, but also among spiritual directors, spiritual writers, retreatants, vowed religious women and men, and Christian theologians. This collection sets out to introduce the work of Sister Constance to a wider and more diverse audience––women and men who seek to strengthen themselves on the spiritual journey, who yearn to deepen personal or scholarly theological and religious reflection, and who want to make sense of the times in which we live. To this end, this volume curates seven of Sister Constance’s articles with probing and responsive essays written by ten theologians. Contributors include: Susie Paulik Babka Colette Ackerman, OCD Roberto S. Goizueta Margaret R. Pfeil Alex Milkulich Andrew Prevot Laurie Cassidy Maria Teresa Morgan Bryan N. Massingale M. Catherine Hilkert, OP