The Light That Never Dies
A Story of Hope in the Shadows of Grief
- Counseling, Grief & Mental Health
- Publisher: Moody Publishers
- Published: 2005
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Publisher's Description
I cannot remember the last time I was moved as deeply by a book... I will never look at human suffering the same way. — Peggy Wehmeyer, host, "The World Vision Report," former religion correspondent, ABC News In the prime of his life, William Hendricks lost his wife to breast cancer. Yet he could say, "Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good." In a warm, gentle style, Bill shares God's goodness and how it manifests itself in a variety of ways, including deeply personal pain. A powerful book—more about life than death... I encourage you not to miss the journey. — Kathy Peel, author, and contributing editor, Family Circle magazine [This book was] forged in the furnace of adversity. The power and light that will lift your soul from this book merge the rare combination of intellectual honesty and clear theological thinking poured through a broken heart. You'll be glad you read it. — Chip Ingram, teaching pastor, Living on the Edge radio "... If you are in the midst of a trial or are desperately in need of hope, this is a must read. — Mario Zandstra, president and CEO, Pine Cove Camps
Endorsements (15)
“I cannot remember the last time I was moved as deeply by a book . . . I will never look at human suffering the same way.”
“A powerful book -- more about life than death . . . I encourage you not to miss the journey.”
“The Light That Never Dies offers hope -- hope that doesn't glibly brush away tears but hope that embraces and cradles those tears in arms of strength, empathy and divine wisdom.”
“The best, most lucid description of what [grief] is like and how to move forward.”
“Bill Hendricks has passed through the "valley of the shadow" and shows us the way -- God's way.”
“Bill Hendricks shares a story that helps us see more clearly how, in the face of grief, our best thoughts and finest reasonings will always pale before the light of that hope which shines the Love of God, from His own heart -- the source of that hope!”
“This inspiring and insightful book delivers a vibrant message that God finds us and fills up the hole in our heart with Himself.”
“With a transparency that is at times unsettling, Bill Hendricks allows the reader to see the way through death's dark abyss to "the light that never dies."”
“Bill's story will leave you with the calm assurance that God's grace will be there in your time of need.”
“The Light That Never Dies is profound, intelligent, well-expressed and reflects a balance of faith that is exceedingly refreshing. This truth is not only for those who have experienced the death of a loved one, but for all those who struggle with the security of God's love in the midst of challenging circumstances.”
“These "words of life" were forged in the furnace of adversity. The power and light that will lift your soul from this book merge the rare combination of intellectual honesty and clear theological thinking poured through a broken heart. You'll be glad you read it.”
“Grief, struggle, pain, honest questions, hard reality. Bill Hendricks can help anyone as they move forward in journeys of their own.”
“The Light that Never Dies provides comfort and calm for those staggering through the disordered equilibrium that characterizes profound grief.”
“In this book, ordinary people will find answers to the horrible questions which suffering shouts in our ears. The shape and language of these reflections will touch your heart, open your mind, and deepen the reservoir of your faith for whatever life brings you.”
“Bill reveals the beauty, depth, and sufficiency of God's lovingkindness. If you are in the midst of a trial or are desperately in need of hope, this is a must read.”
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