The Bible encourages us to rejoice with those who rejoice and mourn with those who mourn. It’s a lot easier to celebrate a happy event like a wedding or graduation than it is to receive sad news, but we’re still expected to behave in a way that honors the circumstance. But, let’s be honest— it can be hard to know exactly what to say or do for a friend or loved one who is grieving.
Thankfully, we have leaders like Nancy Guthrie to help guide us as we stumble along the slippery path of comforting and helping the grieving. Here are 10 things she thinks all of us should be aware of when trying to help or comfort a grieving person.
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