Reflections for the Grieving Soul, Mike Nappa
Reflections for the Grieving Soul, Mike Nappa
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Reflections for the Grieving Soul
Meditations and Scripture for Finding Hope After Loss

Author: Mike Nappa

Narrator: Alan Taylor

Unabridged: 2 hr 38 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 07/18/2023


Synopsis

As you mourn the loss of a loved one, this collection of intimate personal reflections, Scripture, and heartfelt prayers from a fellow griever offers comfort and hope in the days, months, and beyond as you navigate life after loss.The funeral comes and goes, and you're forced to deal with the chasm your loved one left behind. But grief doesn't operate on a predictable timeline. You may find yourself somewhere you didn't expect—drowning, kicking, or screaming—long after your loss. You may feel unable to talk to others—or to God.In Reflections for the Grieving Soul, widower and author Mike Nappa comes alongside you in your saddest hour, offering support and empathy. He gives you words of Scripture to meditate on at whatever pace you need, personal reflections from his own grief after losing his beloved wife, Amy, and accessible prayers for when you don’t know how or what to pray. This honest and moving collection offers:Comfort as you seek God in your griefUnderstanding about the regret, fear, and anger you may feelPowerful Bible verses to meet you in your loss and painHonest prayers to help you cry out to God Whether you've lost someone you love or know someone who is grieving, this comforting book is a balm for weary souls and a source of peace in the most difficult times.

About Mike Nappa

Mike Nappa is an award-winning, Arab-American author and editor of Christian books and ministry resources. He holds a master's degree in English and a bachelor's degree in Christian Education, with an emphasis in Bible theology. He is a contributing writer for Crosswalk.com, Christianity.com, Beliefnet.com, and TheGospelCoalition.org. Mike served in ministry for years and co-authored a number of books with his wife, Amy, before losing her to cancer in 2016.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Marily on August 13, 2023

This book doesn't necessarily advise you on how to get through grief, but it does help, at least for me. Mike Nappa goes into great detail to tell the story of losing his wife. I found myself sobbing when he described the hardest moments because I knew almost exactly what he was going through. I rem......more

Goodreads review by Stephanie on November 22, 2023

Great book to help you feel not alone in your grief......more

Goodreads review by Jane on September 14, 2023

Over the past ten months, since the death of my father, a new genre of book has appeared on my bookshelves - that of grief. As a reader I naturally turned to books for help, comfort, guidance as to the myriad of emotions I was experiencing and, in far too many cases, they fell short; giving me the '......more

Goodreads review by Tracy on August 16, 2023

This little book is packed with lots of wisdom about caring for ourselves when grief overwhelms. Mike Nappa shares about the loss of his beloved wife and how sorrow still can upend his day. His language is concise and real. No platitudes from well-wishers here. Mike talks about the real deal. Yet de......more

Goodreads review by Panda on August 21, 2023

In this book, Mike Nappa shares encouraging Bible verses and personal reflections about dealing with grief. The layout is attractive and simple, with short reflections interspersed with pages that only have Bible verses on them. Nappa writes about his grief journey in a very honest way, sharing hear......more