Brokenness to Bliss
Good News about Death, Dying, and Beyond
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It is not easy for many people to think about dying, much less to talk about their own inevitable death. So often it is said that young people engage in dangerous behavior because they feel immune to death or that they feel somehow immortal. Actually most people are so involved in living for the moment that they probably feel about the same way. There also seems to be a certain fear about death and dying. A popular quote attributed to Woody Allen is, "I'm not afraid of dying. I just don't want to be there when it happens." It is often easier to use humor to approach uncomfortable issues rather than to face them directly.
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There is a silent hunger among many that seeks to satisfy the longing for a greater understanding about death, dying, and the beyond. Yet some may find it difficult to speak about these concerns or to openly ask questions.
Within a simple, candid guide, pastor emeritus Dr. Roger Grummer offers a window through which the curious can gain a greater glimpse into what death, dying, and the beyond is all about while attaining answers to common, end-of-life questions such as:
- Why does death exist?
- How can we participate in the final days of our own lives?
- What will the afterlife be like?
While encouraging Christians to consult the Bible for God's truth about dying, Dr. Grummer also presents practical information from those who have had hands-on experience in caring for the terminally ill as well as other interesting and spiritual insights about what comes after death that include stories of near-death experiences and views from other cultures.
Brokenness to Bliss shares a seasoned pastor's observations about death, dying, and the beyond that shed light on what happens to our bodies, souls, and spirits as we move from our earthly lives to eternity.
About the Author
Roger H. Grummer is a pastor emeritus who has served congregations in North Carolina, Louisiana, and Texas. Following his undergraduate studies at Doane College and St. John's College, Dr. Grummer earned a seminary degree from Concordia Theological Seminary, a MA in psychology and counseling from Nicholls State University, and a doctorate from the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. Dr. Grummer also served as an adjunct professor with Concordia University-Texas and also as a hospice chaplain in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. He and his artist wife, Betty, live in Colleyville, Texas.