Gift Of Compassion

Unfortunately, grief and loss are inevitable parts of living. No one escapes. Even so, it’s difficult to know how to console those who have reached a broken place in their lives. What is the best way to show compassion when words cannot be enough?

In this book, the author offers practical help for pastors, Stephen ministers, congregational caregivers, and other laity serving the brokenhearted. With a central message on the importance of simply being present for people who are grieving, Stevens combines practical how-to’s with prayers, Scriptures, suggestions for ways to serve the sacraments, and inspiration about the peace of God that passes all understanding.

This small book outlines meaningful ways to show compassion through planning visits, writing notes, finding appropraite Scriptures and prayers to read, avoiding cliches, and offering the presence of God to people suffering through the dark and searching experience of grief.