When your heart breaks, turn to the suffering Shepherd and through his comfort and in his strength, comfort and shepherd others also. Do something great for your great Savior by serving others. The gospel also opens our eyes to the ascension and return. That's the rest of the story. When we forget the end of the story, we're tempted to live as if this life were the only story.

Grief comes in many forms. Losing a job, a spouse, a friend, or even a purpose and with these many forms, many of us handle grief poorly. I am guilty of this myself. This devotion was a great reminder that in grief walking with Jesus takes on a whole new light. I just need to turn my eyes outward instead of inward. Easier said than done but it is the only way to healing. It is also in grief that we experience the gospel like no other time. When squeezed, it is said the hidden things come out.

Each day the devotion starts with a scripture and a time of grief. What does grief look like and more importantly what we can do with it. Don't waste it. Don't run from it. Give yourself to feel that grief as it is God's way to bring himself to you. There is a time of reflection and action after each day.

Grief is so prevalent in our world today and must not let it crush us. Being praying for others as grief can be a real struggle with some. We can learn many things of the gospel in our time of grief to give others a taste of the gospel as well. Highly recommend.

A Special Thank you to P & R Publishing and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review

This is an excellent educational source for those exploring grief. It would be useful for those studying psychology, medicine, theology and even sociology.
It perhaps lacks what similar books have; the ability to be a working model for those who are experiencing grief. This, however may be owing to my agnostic beliefs and the focus of the book.
It’s well written and methodically supported with scripture. It is a masterpiece of skilled understanding.

Have you ever been convicted in grief? This book may do just that. But don’t be intimidated! It is a good conviction that I believe will encourage growth within the grieving Christian. “Grief: Walking With Jesus” is not nor does it claim to be a guide for coping with loss. Instead, author Bob Kellemen presents quality insights into certain biblical passages pertaining to grief: particularly the grief of Jesus. Kellemen’s insights include worshipping and glorifying God through grief and gospel-centered lament.

The title struck me as interesting and relevant so I requested it, and I am glad I did. At the end of each devotional reading, Kellemen offers a couple of paragraphs for reflection and action based on the day. I recommend that the reader take time to work through the suggestions, and not skim through each day as is often the temptation with devotional books.

To be honest, I do not read a significant amount of devotionals as they often cannot go into the depth that their topics really demand. Even the more doctrinally solid devotionals tend to lack significant depth simply because of space constraints. However, I can say I thoroughly appreciated this book as my own family and congregation are in a season of grief. Kellemen is able to be gentle while not encouraging readers to wallow in their grief or focus unbiblically on the self. He presents biblical reflections on grief, reminding readers that we do not grieve as the world does. “Grief: Walking With Jesus” has been a wonderful reminder of the transcending hope that Jesus brings to the grieving.