November 10, 2026
It Went Beyond The Cross
Lonetta McKee
Bereavement
Articles tagged Bereavement
How to Help a Friend Grieving a Suicide Loss
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 48,183 Americans ended their lives by suicide in 2021, a figure that has increased by about 35 percent since…
An Interview with Mike Cope
Mike Cope of Pepperdine University speaks with Christian Standard Editor Mark Taylor about coping with profound personal loss in this exclusive video interview from the 2016 North American…
Grief: A Solitary Journey
Five years after losing his father, Jim Tune reflects on the enduring nature of grief, the ways loss changes us, and the comfort of Christian faith when someone…
When Praying Becomes Hard
When grief and loss make praying difficult, how can you reconnect with God? Discover six practical approaches to prayer, including silence, Scripture, service, and acknowledging grief, that can…
Someone in the Church Family Has Just Died
Marshall Hayden explains funeral ministry pastoral care, offering practical guidance for serving grieving families before, during, and after a funeral while keeping compassion, Christ, and hope at the…
Grief Ministry: How Your Church Can Help
Victor M. Parachin explains how churches can help grieving people through tender compassion, faithful presence, meaningful funeral services, practical assistance, and organized grief ministry.
GRIEF RELIEF (Part 3 or 3): Widows and Grief–How to Show You Care
When someone you know is grieving, it’s easy to feel unsure what to say or do. These practical do’s and don’ts offer compassionate guidance for showing up, listening…
GRIEF RELIEF: Resources for the Grieving
A curated list of grief recovery books to share with the bereaved, including compassionate guidance for suicide loss, holiday grief, and the death of a spouse—plus a Psalm-centered…
Helpful Words to Those Who Are Hurting
After losing his oldest son in a sudden accident, Chris DeWelt reflects on what grief feels like and shares practical, patient ways to walk with those who mourn—through…
