Bøker av Edie Melson

There is no right or wrong way to face loss. But do you ever feel you could be coping better?Grief is difficult. We all experience it-and we experience it differently. But what if you could break down some of the barriers created by grief? What if you could latch onto ways to engage again with the world around you?It's far too easy to be tied to common misconceptions about grief. By reframing those misconceptions, we can learn to give ourselves more grace as we process loss. Each chapter of Soul Care When You're Grieving is designated by the opposite of one of the five experiences of grief and can help you start that course to reframing through:devotionsprayerscreative exercisesGod designed you uniquely--including how you process loss. Learn to embrace your own personal blueprint for dealing with grief.Grief is difficult. We all experience it-and we experience it differently. There is no right or wrong way to face loss, yet many of us feel we're doing it wrong.In this life, we mourn-the loss of someone we love, the passing of a pet, the changes that come with age, even situations-these cause us to grieve. I wrote this book about the grief of all those situations and more. The exercises contained here aren't geared to a specific situation, so they are appropriate for all kinds of loss.Going through loss narrows my world. I used to believe that was my personal experience, but I've discovered it's a common grief that happens to us all. I'm praying this book helps you break down the barriers created by grief and helps you engage with the world around you.Most of all, I pray you learn to embrace your own process of grief and quit judging whether you're handling things the way they should be handled. God designed each of us uniquely, and that blueprint includes the way we process loss.Each chapter is designated by the opposite of one of the five experiences of grief. It's far too easy to be tied to the common misconceptions about grief, so by reframing them, I'm hoping you'll give yourself more grace as you process your loss.These stages of grief are not steps or levels, they are just some common phases everyone goes through while they process loss. Don't fall into the trap of believing they come in a certain order or that when you've experienced one of them, it won't crop back up again.Use this book to feed your soul when you're grieving and know my prayer team and I have prayed over your personal journey. Remember, you are not alone in your grief. God is always with you-whether or not you're aware of Him.

Parents and children are separated for many reasons: divorce, school, camp, even work. It might be for just a few days or indefinitely. These prayers give voice to all that you are hoping for your child when you can't be the one to meet their needs. Prayers of blessings, protection, instruction and grace. Or prayers for those around your child to choose wisely, see their needs, and love them as you would. Prayers for friends, teachers, coaches and mentors to step in and fill every need. Knowing that a loving Father God is caring for your child, even when you can't, gives you the peace and assurance that all will be well.

With over 2.3 million active and reserve military personnel, there are many families who are waiting at home and praying for their well being. While My Soldier Serves Hardcover Journal is the perfect place to record your thoughtful prayers and meditations. Whether you are praying for the needs of your soldier such as for wisdom, faith, and protection, or for the challenges you face on the homefront, including fear, loneliness, and patience, these lightly lined pages with inspirational quotes throughout invite and encourage you to keep your soldier close to your heart.

Robin Hood meets Dune in a Clockwork Universe-Through the Eyes of Maid MarionMarion Ravenswood's brother is killed in a duel fighting for her honor. Their father, the Engineering Guildmaster, withdraws and refuses to speak with anyone. Marion must now save the guild's children and reclaim the family honor. She dons the persona of the Maiden of Iron to right wrongs not of her making. But will a chance encounter with the prince of thieves be an answered prayer, or will he just steal her heart and abandon them all?