James L Mayfield

Amazing Grace in the Midst of Grief James L Mayfield

Description: Amazing Grace in the Midst of Grief describes the grief process as well as providing insights and stories about many of the ways God's grace is at work in the midst of our grieving. The closer one has been to the person who has died, the more intense and lengthy the journey through grief will be. This book describes ways God's grace accompanies and aids us as we move through the dark valley of grief. When we accept the gifts of grace, we are able to affirm life and our lives, even when life and our lives are not the way we want. God's grace is with us in our grief, pushing and pulling us through. Because of this grace, we have the strength to face life and the power to move on. Endorsements: ""This little book is a masterpiece by a veteran pastor who tackles the issues related to grief with deep empathy and profound wisdom."" -William J. Abraham Perkins School of Theology Southern Methodist University ""Very readable, filled with stories, alert to the dynamics of grief, and embraced by a lived out understanding of God's amazing grace, this book addresses the difficult problem of grief with the sensibilities and wisdom of a pastor's heart and the honed intellect of one who has thought long and deeply about these matters. I recommend this book without hesitation or qualification."" -Tex Sample Robert B and Kathleen Rogers Professor Emeritus of Church and Society, The Saint Paul School of Theology About the Contributor(s): James L. Mayfield is a retired United Methodist pastor. While serving as pastor he also taught at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary and served one year as Chaplain of the Senate of the State of Texas.