Grieving a loved one’s death is a long, often lonely, always painful process. Four key players stand out in my continued healing journey through grief—the first being my firm belief in the promises of Jesus about our eternal future.

In October 2018, Nanci wrote in her journal that she was “above all, eternally thankful for the incredible growth in my heart spiritually. I honestly would not trade this cancer experience to go back to where I was—which wasn’t bad.”

Think of God’s truths like tools. Don’t use a hammer when you need a wrench. And don’t use either when you need to give someone a hug, a blanket, or a meal—or just weep with them.

In this 3 minute clip, Randy Alcorn talks about different Scripture references to use at different times. The Bible is full of comfort for those who are grieving, and there are appropriate times to use various verses.

Recommended books and resources for those who are grieving, and advice for those who want to give comfort.

Randy Alcorn talks about the book 90 Days of God's Goodness and the reminder it gives us of the importance of Scripture.

Randy Alcorn answers the question, "What is your purpose for 90 Days of God's Goodness?"

To ignore someone’s pain is to add to that pain. Instead of fearing we’ll say the wrong thing, we should reach out to hurting people. Many times it’s better just to put our arms around someone and cry with them; people almost always appreciate it when you acknowledge their loss.