Dying to live?
Book Description
For those called to walk alongside others through life's most profound transitions, this thoughtful exploration offers essential guidance for understanding death and loss through the lens of Christian faith. Marian Carter presents a comprehensive resource that bridges theological wisdom with practical ministry, creating space for deep reflection on humanity's universal experiences of grief and healing.
Rather than offering simple answers to complex questions, this work invites readers into a process of critical examination, encouraging them to wrestle with the intersection of faith and human suffering. The book addresses fundamental concerns that touch every life: how we find meaning in loss, discover pathways to healing, and cultivate joy even in the midst of sorrow.
Designed specifically for reflective practitioners, the text serves both individual study and group exploration. Carter's approach emphasizes the importance of grounding pastoral care in solid theological understanding, helping readers develop confidence and competence when ministering to those facing terminal illness, death, or bereavement.
Through careful theological reflection, readers learn to engage more thoughtfully with the profound questions that arise when confronting mortality. The work demonstrates how Christian faith can provide both framework and comfort for those seeking to understand life's deepest mysteries while serving others with wisdom and compassion.
This resource proves invaluable for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of how faith intersects with life's most challenging moments.
Who Is This For?
π Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~6 hours)
π Length: 212 pages
What You'll Discover
- β Navigate the process of grief
- β Explore Suffering, religious aspects
- β Explore Bereavement
- β Explore Church work with the terminally ill
- β Explore Suffering
- β Explore Christianity
- β Explore Bereavement, religious aspects
- β Understand psychological principles