Without an appropriate spiritual care model, it can be difficult to discuss existential questions about death and dying with people who are confronted with life-threatening or incurable diseases. This book offers a simple framework for interpreting existential questions with patients and helping them to cope in end-of-life situations, with illustrative examples from practice. Building on the medieval Ars moriendi tradition, the author introduces a contemporary art of dying model. It shows how to discuss existential questions in a post-Christian context, without moralising death or telling people how they should feel. Written in a straightforward manner, this is a helpful resource for chaplains and clergy, and those with no formal spiritual training, including counsellors, doctors, nurses, allied healthcare workers and other professionals who come into contact with patients in hospitals and hospices.

You are not alone. How many times have you had such unbearable pain in your life that you just wanted your life to stop? You did not want to take another breath or even another step. When Life's burdens and fears have weighed you down until you feel you cannot breath, as if elephants are sitting on your chest. You beg God to make it stop and please make it stop now, Lord. You have done everything except to give up. Everyday is a deeper valley and you don't see any end in sight. You're tired of looking for answers and find yourself almost cursing the Lord for not taking the pain from your heart and body. You wonder if anyone is listening up there because of the silence. You have pushed away people for your own safety and lost dear family and friends from being so down and negative. Stop and read this book. The purpose in which I wrote "Tears On My Bible" is exaclty what it says. I spent hours upon hours of sitting in the floor reading through the Bible looking for any type of peace and answers to all of my "Why Lord questions. I mostly memorized verse's in Psalms, but I still felt alone. It is odd when you are on your mountains there are so many people around you, but wait until you are in the depths of the valley. When you look around while in the presence of the valley, that is what reveals who is really sticking with you and loves you. Let my tears fill the void in in your life and please realize you are never alone. That is God's promise. You have to get quiet and shut off the world then God's voice can be heard. Remember, his messages may come in several ways. It could be by hearing his voice, or hearing from one of his Messengers, or by reading a book. I am a Messenger from God sharing my tear stained lessons and letting you know you will always be okay. Don't give up, give in and close your mouth and open your ears. Join me as I relive my path lessons with the Lord. I am a voice that should not be alive to tell these true stories. I was never alone and neither are you.

There remains a lack of knowledge and understanding about trans people in the church, and trans people who are religious can experience bias in their faith communities. With the help of their many years of experience working with trans people negotiating their relationships with religious institutions, the authors (one of whom is trans) have created this accessible, valuable guide that will educate and improve churches' relationship with trans people. Combining first-hand interviews, the authors' own experiences and scripture analysis, this thought-provoking guide uses this combination of ancient and contemporary stories to outline a theology that welcomes and includes all people whatever their gender identity or sexual orientation. Written from this inclusive Christian perspective, the book answers questions about trans people that are specific to church communities.

Our modern world is speeding up; it has become fast in so many ways. Yet the important things take time. The Slow Food Movement was begun by an Italian who insisted that a good meal was meant to be enjoyed -- in the preparation, in the eating and in the clearing up. In the world of counselling, fast therapies and one-pill fix-its skip past the soul work. Heart and soul prefer slow. 'Fast' skips the enjoyment -- and the healing. This book discusses the most effective and enjoyable ways of healing strained or broken relationships, drawing on advice and wisdom from a broad range of counsellors.