First published 2018
Frederick Buechner draws from his collection of personal essays to create this Bible study exploring how memories can heal our deepest wounds. The guide takes participants through four weeks of examining God's grace amid suffering. Buechner addresses the weight of buried secrets and the anguish of losing someone precious. He shows how people can become caretakers of their own pain rather than victims of it. The study covers letting go of what cannot be changed and finding new life after devastation. Participants learn to recognize peace when it comes and to hear God's whisper in quiet moments. Each session includes summaries of Buechner's original essays plus commentary that deepens understanding. Discussion questions and reflection prompts help readers connect the material to their own experiences. The guide works as a companion to the main book or as a standalone resource for group study.
Genres: memoir, non-fiction, inspirational, christian-living
Vibes: emotional-atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, personal-growth
96 pages · Paperback · Abingdon Press
Content warnings: mental-illness