Grief and loss are fundamental aspects of the human experience. Narrative and Grief examines the desire to make sense out of the nonsensical by exploring specific stories of loss and grief, spanning from the loss of a parent, child, or partner, loss within larger family systems; and ambiguous and anticipatory loss to broader cultural aspects of grief. The autoethnographic essays in this book reflect on the unique and individual experiences of each contributor’s story. Simultaneously, these...

This pioneering work harmonizes Hindu Vedanta philosophy with the Christian vision of the Word made flesh through the Spirit of God's love.An introduction to the Vedic scriptures which shows that God has also lavished his riches on non-Christian people and how we must relate ourselves to these other sources of truth. “Without Christianity I don't think the oriental religions, Hinduism and Buddhism, can answer the needs of the modern world. But without the enrichmen...

Amid the legacies of remarkable figures and renowned Church leaders, it’s easy to wonder whether humble, everyday acts of faith really make a difference. But for every Latter-day Saint who serves in the spotlight, there are countless others whose quiet contributions shape the course of God’s work.This powerful collection of stories celebrates faithful disciples who, though they may be considered ordinary, have contributed to the building up of the kingdom in extraordinary ways. Fro...

Become someone totally new. Become the most incredible part of you.When you want — more than anything — to have the courage to try something new, does a part of you feel like you've already failed? Does it sometimes feel like every time you turn around you are being hurt, disappointed, neglected, or abandoned? When you reach out to people for help, does it just get worse because people don't understand how much you really hurt?If so, you are not alone. You ...

Do you sometimes feel misunderstood, neglected, or abandoned? Does a part of you feel like you’ve already failed? If so, you are suffering from a chronic case of being human. Please know that it is honestly possible to let the deepest, purest, most beautiful voice inside you be heard without fear, without anger, and without heartbreaking pain. If you seek truth, in Child of God you will find understanding, compassion, and hope. Here, you will connect with your innate ability to create the ...

Step into a life of brave obedience and unwavering trust with Courageous Trust by Sarah Griffiths Hu. Through raw honesty and relatable experiences, Sarah shares her struggles through childhood fears, assault, miscarriage, and family crises, revealing how God met her in her darkest moments. This powerful book offers parable-like stories that encourage an unlocking of courage and an embracing of God’s call to Life. Courageous Trust isn’t just Sarah’s story—it’s an invitati...

Let the life of Abraham enrich your faithAbraham is a foundational figure in the history of the church. But he is at the same time profoundly human, raw and real. Isolated in an unbelieving world, his story shows what it means for the Lord to take hold of a sinner, privilege him with promises, use him in his service and sustain him to the end.Given the current cultural dislocation of Christianity, the central thread of Abraham's life is increasingly relevant. Ultimately, it...

In Psalm 30:7, Kind David said, thou hast made my mountain to stand strong. Gods word, the Bible, forever stands strong like a mountain.The pages of this book contain a brief description of each of the the sixty-six books of the Bible, followed by an application of each book to some issue or season of life.The desired goal of the book is to increase the readers faith in God and encourage the reader to make a more complete study of the entire Bible.I want to thank ev...

"No Plan B: Carla Griffiths’ Journey of Resilience, Faith, and Empowerment" is a teaser, condensed version of Carla’s inspiring story, designed as an accessible introduction to her journey from trauma and instability to leadership and empowerment. This shorter ebook offers practical guidance, teaching points, and reflective exercises that empower readers to build resilience, leverage digital tools, and navigate change in today’s connected world.Please note: This te...

So how many weddings have you attended or officiated? How did it go? We all have our stories""our memories! Let's see now, how was it? Oh, okay! It all led up to the bride, in all her glory, being escorted down the aisle by her dad then presented to the groom! Right? Right, but wrong! So how many weddings have you observed, or if you are one of the clergy, have you become involved in as a counselor to kind of, you know, keep things going? This small treatise is a review of the history of t...

Grief is something that we all must deal with at some point in our life. It cannot be escaped by any of us. The Bible tells us that "it is appointed unto man once to die." But it is not something that we know how to handle very well, especially when it comes to helping others navigate through everything that comes with it: shock, denial, anger, depression, loneliness, etc. Pastor Alan Griffith pulls from his over thirty years of ministry, as well as the loss of his wife to help us minister...

How did the beautiful, peaceful mountain meadows of the Utah Territory become the killing fields of The First 9/11 in America? The leaders of the Mormon church knew and so did these men: John D. Lee, George W. Adair, Jr., William C. Stewart, Nephi Johnson, Ira Hatch, Samuel Jukes, Jacob Hamblin, William H. Dame, Elliott Wilden, David W. Tullis, Daniel Hammer Wells, and dozens more. All of these men knew! But the Arkansas and Missouri members of the Baker-Fancher wagon train did not know un...