Near to the Broken-Hearted

Biblical help and hope for bereaved parents.

This book has been written to help heartbroken parents know and feel the nearness and tenderness of God when they are facing the loss of a child. It takes long, satisfying looks at truths and stories from the Bible, helping you to know and be comforted by God the Father as he walks with you through your darkest seasons.

The authors write with honesty, experience and compassion to encourage those who are crushed in spirit to lean heavily on Jesus. They give lots of practical advice on processing and praying through grief as well as clarity on some of the difficult questions raised by this kind of suffering.

Readers can choose whichever chapters are most relevant to their situation. There is something here for those who have just heard the news that their child is very ill, and for those who lost a child some time ago; for those who are asking painful questions, and for those seeking practical advice; for mothers carrying a pregnancy that will likely end in loss, and for family members wondering how to help their loved ones in their grief.

Every situation is different, but our Lord Jesus is always the same and he has a special, tender nearness to the broken-hearted.

1. Opening Credits
2. Foreword
3. Introduction
4. Chapter 1: Weeping with Jesus
5. Chapter 2: Under a Shadow
6. Chapter 3: Walking the Valley
7. Chapter 4: After the Storm
8. Chapter 5: A Short and Precious Life
9. Chapter 6: Past, Present, Future (by Chris Mouring)
10. Chapter 7: Valuable
11. Chapter 8: Walking Together
12. Chapter 9: Why Won't Jesus Heal My Child?
13. Chapter 10: What Happens to Little Ones When They Die?
14. Chapter 11: From Tears to Shouts of Joy
15. Appendix 1: Further practical advice for grief
16. Appendix 2: Further reading and resources
17. Closing Credits