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Navigating Grief Through the Lens of God’s Truth

Grief is an intrinsic part of the human experience, touching everyone at some point in their lives. In the article “Interpreting Grief According to God’s Truth,” Ace Espenshied of the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors delves into a Christian perspective on understanding and managing grief. Through personal anecdotes and scriptural references, Espenshied offers a profound…

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Divine Sympathy: The Comfort of God’s Understanding

In moments of sorrow and grief, when our hearts ache and our souls feel burdened, we long for someone who truly understands. Human sympathy, though comforting, often falls short. But there is a divine sympathy that transcends all human limitations—a sympathy that flows from the heart of God Himself. God’s Own Words In the book…

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Christ’s Sympathy: Tears of Divine Compassion

Introduction In the quiet moments of our deepest grief, we often wonder if anyone truly understands our pain. In those moments, we encounter the profound truth that Christ’s sympathy transcends human comprehension. Let us explore the tears of divine compassion shed by our Savior. 1. Tears at the Grave of Bethany 2. True Sympathy: Weeping with Those…