When my wife or I teach in various churches there is one topic that raises the most questions and attracts the greatest interest–grief and loss.

It seems that all of us have experienced some loss and some grief. Nearly all of us have been criticized for the way we handle grief. Most of us have tried to give some comfort to someone else who was grieving. Again, many of those have been criticized for the way in which they tried to help.

Some Christians believe that it is wrong to grieve, that grieving indicates we are not obedient to God’s will, or that we lack faith to truly believe in our home in heaven.

In response to the many questions we have received and as an outgrowth of her own experience with grief as a hospice nurse and as a mother, my wife Jody has written a practical, simple guide to grief written from a Christian perspective.

If you are a Christian dealing with grief from any perspective, whether your own grief or that of others, this little book is for you. It is unabashedly Christian. It is non-judgmental. It’s practical.

How do I know this book will be helpful? Because I have lived it.

As I write this, it is the 5th anniversary of our son James’s death. The bad news is that grief doesn’t go away. I still miss him. The good news is that Jesus will be with you all the way.

There’s some additional good news: Jesus has placed his body, his church, here on earth to be with you in a way that you can touch.

I urge all Christians, especially leaders such as pastors, Sunday School teachers, and small group leaders to take a look at this book. Get some practical advice on how to deal with your own loss and that of others.

You can take this book and read it yourself. You can pass copies on to others who may need its practical advice. You can use it for Sunday School or a small group study.

Christians do grieve, but we have hope–Jesus.

– Henry Neufeld, owner of Energion Publications