Being there : how to love those who are hurting / [print]
Dave Furman.
- Wheaton, Illinois : Crossway, (c)2016.
- 169 pages ; 22 cm
Includes bibliographies and index.
Grieving your loss in another's pain -- Walking with God -- Faithful friendship -- Be a hope dealer -- Serve like Jesus -- The power of God in prayer -- Hope for the hard conversations -- Whatever you do, don't do these things -- The church's gracious pursuit of the hurting -- A letter from my wife.
Everyone has friends or family who suffer from sickness, disability, depression, or the death of a loved one. Oftentimes, the people who love the hurting also struggle in their own unique ways. They tend to suffer in silence and without much support from others. Writing from the unique perspective of one who needs extra help on a daily basis, Dave Furman offers insight into the support, encouragement, and wisdom that people need when helping others. Furman draws on his own life experiences, examples from the Bible, and wisdom from Christians throughout history to address the heart and ministry of those who are called to serve others. Deeply personal and powerfully pastoral, this book points readers to the strength that only God can provide as they love those who are hurting. Afterword written by Gloria Furman, the author's wife. - from publisher.
Dave Furman (ThM, Dallas Theological Seminary) serves as the senior pastor of Redeemer Church of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, which he planted in 2010. Dave and his wife, Gloria, have four children.