When grief comes in the form of a loss, we must recognize that there is a grieving process that we will go through. The five steps include denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.

13. “Grief is a most peculiar thing; we’re so helpless in the face of it. It’s like a window that will simply open of its own accord. The room grows cold, and we can do nothing but shiver.

Her prayers brought inspiration, renewal, and a tangible sense of God’s love that lifted the pull of grief. Devastated by her husband’s unexpected death, a woman turned wholeheartedly to God ...

Editor’s note: The following is an excerpt adapted from the book “Beautiful and Terrible Things: A Christian Struggle with Suffering, Grief, and Hope” by Christian Brady published in ...