A small book for the hurting hearts, meditations on loss, grief and healing
Grief may threaten to overtake us or destroy our joy. In this powerful devotional book, men and women will see Jesus, the Man of Sorrows, who is well-acquainted with grief and sadness. Author and pastor Paul Tautges offers our comforting High Priest, sharing how the Holy Spirit ministers to our hurting heart through the healing balm of God’s Word graciously applied to life’s wounds. By biblically and transparently addressing the heart and faith struggles in the midst of this grief, A Small Book for the Hurting Heart delves deeply, but gently, into the issues of the heart—presenting encouragement and comfort in the character of God revealed in his Word. This small but transformative devotional cultivates anchors of hope, redirecting men and women to the trustworthiness of God who is always for us in Christ. Because all of God’s promises are Yes in Christ, Tautges walks with readers through their grief to see the one who nourishes our faith and heals our soul. In fifty brief readings, your hurting heart will find spiritual help, encouragement, and healing as you experience the comfort of God.
Publisher: New Growth Press
Type: Paperback
ISBN: 9781645070443
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Paul Tautges, DMin, is pastor of Cornerstone Community Church in Mayfield Heights, Ohio. He has authored many books on topics related to pastoral ministry, counseling, and parenting. Paul has been married to Karen for thirty-two years. Together they cherish their ten children and growing tribe of grandchildren. He Blogs at www.counselingoneanother.com
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“This little book is a wonderfully steadying resource for the sufferer. From the pen of an experienced pastor skilled in comforting the downcast, these gospel-saturated and worship-inducing devotionals are packed with truth. They are rich enough for reflection throughout the day but also bring the benefit of brevity for the weary pilgrim. Sensitive without resorting to sentimentalism, these fifty meditations will lead you to soul-quieting delight in the character of Jesus, the Chief Sufferer, who has conquered all suffering and has compassion on the brokenhearted.” Mike Riccardi, Pastor of Local Outreach Ministries, Grace Community Church