A Crazy, Holy Grace Participant Guide: The Healing Power of Pain and Memory

by Frederick Buechner

Publisher:

Abingdon Press

, 2018

Overview

When pain is real, why is God silent? This brand new collection is the best of acclaimed author Frederick Buechner’s essays on pain, loss, and the healing power of memories that explores God’s tender grace and how to be stewards of the pain in our lives.

Here now are the best of Buechner’s writings on pain and loss, covering such topics as the power of hidden secrets, loss of a dearly beloved, letting go, resurrection from the ruins, peace, and listening for the quiet voice of God. And he reveals that pain and sorrow can be a treasure—an amazing grace.

This Participant Guide provides an introduction to the main text and can also stand alone with additional commentary and questions for a four week study. With summaries and commentary for each essay, the book provides questions and prompts for reflection and discussion.

Product Details

• Title : A Crazy, Holy Grace Participant Guide: The Healing Power of Pain and Memory
• Author: Buechner, Frederick
• Publisher: Abingdon Press
• Publication Date: 2018
• ISBN: 9781501858321

About Frederick Buechner

[Carl] Frederick Buechner is an American writer and theologian. Born July 11, 1926 in New York City, he is an ordained Presbyterian minister and the author of more than thirty published books thus far. His work encompasses different genres, including fiction, autobiography, essays and sermons, and his career has spanned six decades. Buechner’s books have been translated into many languages for publication around the world.