God is like an elevator; He lets people down—at least that’s what many people I’ve met would say. In my work for Church Initiative, building curricula to help suffering people, I’ve interviewed a number of people who’ve lost loved ones, have been betrayed by lovers, misunderstood, misrepresented, and mistreated in dozens of ways. And I’ve noticed that quite a few of them have … [Read more...]
4 ways to prevent hurting people from giving up on God
God is like an elevator; He lets people down—at least that’s what many people I’ve met would say. In my work for Church Initiative, building curricula to help suffering people, I’ve interviewed a number of people who’ve lost loved ones, have been betrayed by lovers, misunderstood, misrepresented, and mistreated in dozens of ways. And I’ve noticed that quite a few of them have … [Read more...]
Helping those who make their troubles worse
Helping hurting people is challenging. But what do you do when someone’s reaction to his suffering intensifies his pain? CareLeader.org provides practical answers to this question. Read and be better prepared to help those who’ve made their troubles worse. 4 ways to prevent hurting people from giving up on God God is like an elevator; He lets people down—at least … [Read more...]
How to care for grieving people
Helping grieving people is risky. Tell someone that you’re sorry he lost his loved one and he may tell you that “People lose keys; I know where my wife is!” Or, your well meaning words can bring a person to tears. Or, a woman’s poise may lead you to think she is doing fine with her grief only to discover—after she’s left the church—that she felt as if no one cared for her. This … [Read more...]
Grief with a side of guilt: Inside the surprising concerns of the bereaved
When you’re helping grieving Christians, it’s important to remember that they’re doing more than grieving their loved one’s death. They’re also evaluating their response to their loved one’s death. They’re wondering, Am I grieving like a Christian should? Do my feelings of despair indicate a lack of faith? Am I being a bad example to others who look up to me? I believe in what … [Read more...]
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