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Together Through the Storm
Together Through the Storm
Together Through the Storm
Together Through the Storm
Together Through the Storm
Together Through the Storm

Together Through the Storm

A practical guide to Christian care

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About this book

In our fallen world, episodes of sickness, suffering, and other trials are all too common. And the Bible’s clear call for us to show Christian love and care means we know we shouldn’t sit idly by while people around us go through these tough times.

Yet our genuine concern for others is often hindered by valid fears—the fear of not knowing what to do or what to say; the fear of putting our foot in it and making things worse; or the fear that involvement may take us beyond our own personal resources.

In Together Through the Storm, Sally Sims helps us overcome these fears by setting out clear ...

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Specifications

Contributors:
Sally Sims
ISBN:
9781925424027
Format:
Paperback
First published:
December 2016
Dimensions:
150mm x 232mm x 10mm
Weight:
0.26 kg
Language:
English
Pages:
144
Publisher:
Matthias Media

Contents

Acknowledgements
Introduction
Part I: Suffering and the God who cares
1. God with us
2. The invitation to lament
3. Why suffering?
4. Suffering without losing hope
5. Trusting the God of all comfort
Part II: Biblical foundations for Christian care
6. Sharing in the sufferings and joys of others
7. What makes our care Christian?
8. The body of Christ working together
Part III: Christian care in action
9. Practical guidelines for visiting people
(i) Pray first and prepare before visiting
(ii) Listen well and focus on the person, not the problem
(iii) Assess what help is needed
(iv) Be ready to pray and read the Bible — but ask first
(v) Be reliable and trustworthy
(vi) Determine when help is no longer needed and reflect on the care given
(vii) Be self-aware and look after yourself
10. Hospital visiting
A final reflection
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