The gift of presence :a guide to helping those who suffer /Joseph E. Pennel, Jr.

Book

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Community of Christ Library

Name/Title

The gift of presence :a guide to helping those who suffer /Joseph E. Pennel, Jr.

Description

Introduction -- Reaching out to those who suffer -- Following the example of the Good Samaritan -- The ministry of presence, silence, and sincerity -- The ministry of words -- The ministry of Scripture and prayer -- Seven simple do's and don'ts -- Understanding the responses of those who suffer -- Common responses to suffering -- God and human freedom. 141 p. ;17 cm.

Book Details

Author

Pennel, Joe E.

Place Published

City

Nashville, TN

Date Published

circa 2009

Publication Subjects

Church work. Suffering--Religious aspects--Christianity. Helping behavior--Religious aspects--Christianity. Caring--Religious aspects--Christianity.

Call No.

BV4335 .P45 2009

ISBN

9781426702143 (pbk. : alk. paper), 1426702140 (pbk. : alk. paper)

LCCN

2009008725

Notes

Bibliography Note: Includes bibliographical references.