Resources

Hope Heroes Course: A Framework for Sharing Hope with the Brokenhearted
A Hope Hero is an ordinary person who courageously puts aside their own personal discomfort with grief. Armed with empathy and compassion, they choose to hear, see, and love a grieving soul.
The Little Black Funeral Dress
Why this book?
- to ease the burden of loss for the GRIEVER
- to equip their FRIENDS to be effective grief companions
“God promises to recycle your pain for His good purpose as you participate and trust His plan.”
The lessons...
- You’re not going crazy. You’re grieving. There is a difference.
- Hurtful things will be said. Choose to forgive… from a distance if necessary.
- People who think grief has a timeline have never suffered a profound loss. Take all the time you need.
- Grief will change you. Grief will reveal you.
- Hope Heroes are priceless. Find one. Be one.

This is the finest book on grief I have ever read. It is not only easy to read and concise, but offers practical insights. It is an essential reference for anyone. ~Jim
Beginning to end, your book really spoke to me. You encouraged me to be more present with my grieving friends. ~Robert
I just devoured your book from cover to cover. It was so helpful, deeply moving and inspiring. ~Maria
100 Huntley Street – The Little Black Funeral Dress
More Resources
Grieving with Hope (Full Version)
12 individual grief stories which include candid responses to what the bereaved find helpful or not. (49 min.)
Loss of Spouse
3 stories (20 min)
Loss of a Child
3 stories (14 min)
Helpful Audio
God's Recycling Plan
A message Shirley shared at West Springs FMC on June 17, 2018