A Conversation on Finding God in the Midst of Loss and Disappointment
Thursday, July 9, 2026
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Recommended follow-up resources
The resources in this list are provided for informational purposes only. Their inclusion does not necessarily reflect the views of, or constitute an endorsement by, Artios Christian College, the Artios Center for Vibrant Leadership, or the General Conference of the Church of God (Seventh Day).
*=mentioned by a panelist during the Online Conversation
Books
- A Grief Observed* by C. S. Lewis
- Grief Redeemed by Stephen Silver (Foreword by Randy Alcorn)
- Tear Soup: A Recipe for Healing After Loss by Chuck DeKlyen and Pat Schwiebert (This book is perfect for those who may not read a chapter book. It is a picture book for adults that can be read in 10 minutes but is also comprehensible to young children.
- Something Very Sad Happened: A Toddler’s Guide to Understanding Death by Bonnie Zucker
- A Grace Disguised* and A Grace Revealed* by Jerry Sittser
- What Grieving People Wish You Knew about What Really Helps (and What Really Hurts) by Nancy Guthrie
- Don’t Sing Songs to a Heavy Heart by Kenneth C. Hauck, Ph. D.
- Journeying Through Grief (4 booklet series covering the first 12 months after loss) published by Stephen Ministries
Grief Education & Support
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What’s Your Grief: Grief Support Community whatsyourgrief.com and www.facebook.com/whatsyourgrief
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Grief Speaks: GriefSpeaks.com and https://www.facebook.com/griefspeaks
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Surviving Grief: Author and widower Gary Sturgis writes beautifully about the deepest feelings that a griever often struggles to find words for. sgrief.com, www.facebook.com/SurvivingGriefGarySturgis, Instagram: garysurvivinggrief
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Refuge In Grief: Grief support and education from author, therapist, and widow, Megan Devine. refugeingrief.com, https://www.facebook.com/refugeingrief [Disclaimer: This is not a Christian resource, and some of Megan’s views may be controversial. Despite that, I found her grief education in my (Makayla’s) earliest days to be extremely helpful in understanding and navigating grief.]
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Kate Bowler: Author, cancer survivor, Duke Divinity professor, and podcaster Kate Bowler has a refreshing approach to the lives we actually live. Her podcast, Everything Happens, and other resources got me (Makayla) through my roughest days of early grief. Grief Support Guide: https://katebowler.com/guide/grief-happens/ Grief Resources: https://katebowler.com/grief-resources/
Other Resources
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Grief Share*: A grief recovery support group (with locations nationwide) that provides a safe space for open and honest dialogue about your loss. Find out more at GriefShare.org or call 800 395-5755 (US & Canada).
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Ray Vander Laan explanation of green pastures in Psalm 23*: https://youtu.be/AIrS3h7cH_A?si=FysgPlOzeZaIFjEe
Quotes
- Grief is not a disorder, a disease, or a weakness.
- Grief is an emotional, physical, and spiritual necessity.
- The only cure for grief is to grieve.*
- “It’s okay not to be okay and to ask for help.”
- “Grief jumps out at you when you are least expecting it.” [Grief Ambush]*
- “Life is a continuous apprenticeship in grief.” Dr. Gardner C. Taylor
- “Give yourself the space, the time, the patience, the acceptance, the love to do the work of grief.”
- “The work of the mature person is to carry grief in one hand and gratitude in the other and to be stretched large by them.” Francis Weller—The Wild Edge of Sorrow
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