But If Not: The Compilation

by Joyce Ashton, Dennis Ashton

Overview

Written especially to help those dealing with grief and loss, But If Not: The Compilation serves as a lifeline for those who feel powerless against their trials. Through lessons, techniques, and spiritual insights, Joyce and Dennis will help ease your suffering and guide you toward finding meaning in your loss.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781462103973
Publisher:	Cedar Fort, Incorporated/CFI Distribution
Publication date:	09/11/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	2 MB

Table of Contents

Part 1 When Bad Things Threater to Destroy Good People 1

Preface to Part One 3

Chapter 1 "But If Not…" 5

Chapter 2 Loss and Grief 13

Chapter 3 Spiritual Hurt and Healing 30

Chapter 4 Healing Our Bodies, Minds, and Emotions 58

Part 2 Enduring Disabilities, Physical and Mental Illnesses, and Death 81

Preface to Part Two 83

Chapter 5 Disabilities and Physical and Mental Illness 85

Chapter 6 Terminal Illness 100

Chapter 7 Death of a Loved One 111

Chapter 8 Death and Spirituality 128

Chapter 9 Murder, Suicide, Disaster, War, and Terrorism 145

Part 3 Coping with Unexpected Loss 157

Preface to Part Three 159

Chapter 10 Unexpected Loses 161

Chapter 11 Abuse 164

Chapter 12 Addictions 174

Chapter 13 When a Missionary Is Unable to Serve 188

Chapter 14 Coping with and Helping Our Children 195

Chapter 15 Divorce 213

Chapter 16 Helps for Marriage During Unexpected Loss 219

Chapter 17 Unwed Pregnancies, Infertility, and Adoption 232

Chapter 18 Same-Gender Attraction, Aging, and Empty Nest 245

Conclusion 253

About the Authors 255