Near to the Broken-Hearted

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.

Foreword (by Tim Challies)
Introduction
1. Weeping with Jesus: For those who’ve heard bad news
2. Under a Shadow: For those facing future loss
3. Walking the Valley: For those reeling from recent loss
4. After the Storm: For those continuing to grieve
5. A Short and Precious life: For those facing the loss of an infant or unborn baby
6. Past, Present, Future: For those facing the loss of an older child (by Chris Mouring)
7. Valuable: For those facing the possibility that their child will be disabled
8. Walking Together: For family and friends
9. Why Won’t Jesus Heal My Child?
10. What Happens to Little Ones When They Die?
11. From Tears to Shouts of Joy: All chapters lead here
Appendix I: Further practical advice for grief
Appendix II: Further reading and resources
Acknowledgments
Appendices