More Than a Parting Prayer: Lessons in Care-giving for the Dying

William H. Griffith offers a book that can be used by anyone-layperson or clergy-who wants to learn about what is important to the dying. Through powerful and moving stories from his twenty plus years experience in chaplain ministry, Griffith provides lessons for caregivers who walk with those in the "Valley of the Shadow of Death." Readers will learn lessons about the role of faith and God's will, grieving families, faith-based denial, fear, the role of forgiveness, addressing those of different faiths, emotional and spiritual pain, and other important subjects. The book concludes with questions and reflections for added guidance. The book for laypersons or clergy who want to learn about what is important to the dying. Through powerful and moving stories from his twenty-plus years experience in chaplain ministry, Griffith provides readers with lessons about the role of faith and God's will, grieving families, faith-based denial, fear, the role of forgiveness, addressing those of different faiths, emotional and spiritual pain, and other subjects. Questions and reflections are included. Through powerful and moving stories from his 20-plus years experience in chaplain ministry, Griffith provides lessons for caregivers who walk with those in the "valley of the shadow of death."