Learning to Lament, Our Heavenly Father's embrace when we grieveLamenting in the face of grief and loss is therapeutic. It is also theologically sound. So why then dont we lament? Or at least, why dont we lament well? Not wanting to let the side down, we may buy into a stoical or even triumphant brand of Christianity. We forget to be human. Or we can confuse lamenting with its forbidden cousin, grumbling, which crosses a line. The author guides us skilfully through the Bibles teaching, introducing us to key

beginning with the first humans and concluding with the end of exile in a new creation

and Who Is Jesus

he designed us to need to rest

leading them to declare along with Christian

What is the priority: public or private worship

’ Voddie Baucham

Who can estimate the precious value of a resource like this

or book—is essential for proper biblical interpretation

senior minister (retired)

teaching fellow

So we double down on trying to do more or do better—or distract ourselves with the many diversions the 21st century has to offer

helping me to read and sing them with greater understanding and depth and giving me greater awe for our glorious God