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Hearts in Crisis
Paperback
Metaphysical GeneralDeath & DyingMeditation
Publisher: Steve Taylor
Published: Oct 2 2025
Pages: 288
Weight: 0.85
Height: 0.60 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Hearts in Crisis: A Training Manual for First Responders to Grief and Trauma is a compassionate handbook designed for pastors, church leaders, and caregivers who walk with families through the valley of loss. Grounded in Scripture and enriched by centuries of Christian wisdom, this book offers both timeless guidance and practical support for those serving the bereaved.
Unlike abstract manuals, Hearts in Crisis speaks directly to the needs of grieving families, especially siblings, extended relatives, and close friends who often feel overlooked in seasons of loss. It blends the healing power of God's Word with modern psychological insights, equipping caregivers to provide comfort without clichés, to walk gently without fear, and to embody Christlike compassion during one of life's most sacred and painful moments.
Inside, you will find:
- 45 carefully selected Scriptures to bring solace and hope.
- Six deeply researched chapters guiding pastors and lay ministers through immediate care, survivor's guilt, long-term grief, and the dark night of the soul.
- Practical insights from Christian caregivers, chaplains, and historical voices such as St. John of the Cross and Teresa of Avila.
- Strategies that integrate empathy, modern trauma-informed methods, and the Spirit's ministry of comfort.
This book is not about answers-it is about presence, love, and light in the darkest places. Whether you are a pastor preparing a funeral message, a family member searching for words, or a believer seeking to serve, Hearts in Crisis provides the field guide you need to walk with the grieving in humility and grace.
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