Facing Death: Bible readings for special times
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Author: Rachel Boulding
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This collection of 18 undated reflections draws comfort and encouragement from the Bible and from the author’s own experience for those going through life-limiting illness and for their family and carers. With moving vulnerability and without denying the difficult reality of the situation, Rachel Boulding suggests a way to confront terminal illness with faith and hope in a loving God. Facing Death grew out of the overwhelming response to Rachel’s Bible notes in New Daylight (May-August 2016).
Readers recognised in her comments her courage to be authentic in the face of terminal illness, her appropriate vulnerability and her faith.
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SKU: BK/FDE
Categories: Daily Readings, Seasons of Life
Tags: death and dying, spiritual and pastoral care
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Weight | .063 kg |
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Dimensions | 21.2 × 14.9 × .6 cm |
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