Disrupted: Finding God in Illness and Loss($9.61Value)

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Hospital chaplain Virgil Fry weaves together poems, prayers, and reflections on faith confronted by sufferings deep questions. Both of theses books were gleaned from many years of ministering at the bedsides of hospital patients and to those who are grieving. Disrupted and Rekindled are comfort-giving, inspirational gift books for those dealing with illness, those who have lost a loved one, and for all those who care for sufferers.Five sections:I. Stormy Seas; When Health Is Threatened; II. In the Wilderness; When Answers Arent Clear; III. Sharing the Trail & Being a Caregiver; IV. In the Valley of the Shadow When Grief and Losses Prevail; V. Green Pastures Times of Reflection and Thanksgiving "All of us...need the anchoring and the perspective that fills this book. Even the format reflects a sensitivity to illness: each page is sufficient in itself." -- Dr. Rebeccah Penz, Clinical Ethicist, University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Center "Anyone who has a thoughtful, reflective moment will find something in this book with which to identify. A very moving and helpful work." -- Julian Byrd, Association of Professional Chaplains "Here are lessons in the commonality of pain, in priorities, tenacity, acceptance, and reliance on an ever-loving God." -- Helen Young, Pepperdine University, Malibu "If you can't have Virgil sit by your bed, speaking words of comfort, hope and love-buy this book-it's filled with compassion, wisdom, and encouragement." -- Randy Becton; Minister; Cancer Survivor; Author, "Everyday Strength and Everyday Comfort." "This special collection of quotations, personal reflections and prayers covers times of illness and grief with love and grace." -- Sue Baier, Author, "Bed Number Ten" "Virgil Fry has given us a special gift in the form of this evocative book of reflections." -- Dr. Robert M. Shelton, President, Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary "Virgil Fry has written a sensitive and helpful book...useful to chaplains, ministers, counselors, and people going through fear and disruption. This book will reach a lot of people." -- Keith Miller, Author, "The Taste of New Wine, Secret Life of the Soul." Virgil Fry has been a chaplain at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX for the last 25 years.