Additional Resources

Other Ministries

  • While We’re Waiting

    The While We’re Waiting ministry offers weekend retreats for grieving parents, local monthly support groups, a podcast, and a private Facebook community.

    WhileWereWaiting.org

  • GriefShare

    Our current sessions of GriefShare are geared for parents who have lost a child by suicide. The thirteen weeks of short videos, workbook, and discussion are helpful in understanding the many facets of grief, and there is great comfort and community found when being with others.

    GriefShare.org

Helpful Books

Until Then: Stories of Loss and Hope
Written by thirteen bereaved parents, those who are grieving the loss of a child will find comfort and hope. Those who have not lost a child will glean insights into how to better help those who are grieving.

A Grief Observed by C. S. Lewis
This book doesn’t take long to read, but will profoundly touch your heart and mind. Lewis eloquently and honestly puts on paper what we all are feeling and thinking when we lose someone dear to us. This is an incredibly helpful read.

A Grace Disguised: How the Soul Grows Through Loss by Jerry Stittser
Jerry Sittser’s journey through the loss of his wife, mother, and daughter as the result of being hit by a drunk driver resonates with anyone who has lost someone. Like C. S. Lewis, Sittser asks himself difficult questions and his doubts, fears, failures, pain, hopes, and trust will comfort and challenge your soul. This is one of our favorites.

Grieving a Suicide by Albert Hsu

When Your Family’s Lost a Loved One by Nancy Guthrie

Hope is the First Dose by Dr. Lee Warren

Hearing Jesus Speak Into Your Sorrow by Nancy Guthrie

Suffering by Paul David Tripp

Suffering Is Never For Nothing by Elisabeth Elliott

A Path Through Suffering:  Discovering the Relationship Between God’s Mercy and Our Pain by Elisabeth Elliot

Seasons of Sorrow by Tim Challies

Where is God When It Hurts by Phillip Yancey

Hope for Hurting Hearts by Greg Laurie

Missing the Child You Love by H. Norman Wright

Grieving the Loss of a Loved One by H. Norman Wright

Lament for a Son by Nicholas Wolterstoff

Choosing to SEE:  A Journey of Struggle and Hope by Mary Beth Chapman

The Moon Is Round: A True Story of Extraordinary Loss, Grief, and the Fight for Faith by Molly Huffman

Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament by Mark Vrogrop