ministering God's grace in times of loss Tautges, Paul. creator text bibliography miu Grand Rapids, MI Zondervan c2014 2014 Revised and updated monographic eng

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127 p ; 18 cm. A ministry of comfort -- God is our refuge: the biblical foundation for our comfort -- The death of a believer: ministering with pastoral tenderness -- Visiting the grieving: compassionate, personal care -- Grace for the journey: long-term bereavement care -- Comfort through writing: the art of writing hope-dispensing letters -- Preaching that comforts -- Sermon 1: life out of death -- Sermon 2: our need for reconciliation -- Sermon 3: God is trustworthy -- Acknowledgments -- Appendix 1: scriptures that comfort -- Appendix 2: poetry, songs, and prayers -- Appendix 3: sample memorial services -- Appendix 4: recommended resources. Paul Tautges. Includes bibliographical references. Church work with the bereaved Pastoral theology BV4330 .T38 2014 259/.6 9780310519331 (softcover) 2014023086 DLC 141009 20160727113835.0 18331039 eng