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The Twenty-third Psalm for Those who Greive

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Often, grief looms as a complicated process requiring individuals to move at their own personal pace. For some, the journey is long and arduous; for others, a brief moment in time. No matter how you handle grief, a book like The Twenty-Third Psalm for Those Who Grieve is a great resource. The beautiful book cover alone is enough to begin to soothe your soul, even before reading the tender stories inside. Carmen Leal's words speak to the heart and caress with a gentle hug. This inspirational book makes a wonderful gift for those in need of comfort.

Carmen Leal's second book in The Twenty-Third Psalm series is one of those books that speaks directly to the heart. Told through the honest lens of true-life experiences, it carries a message of hope: "The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.--Deuteronomy 33:27"

When my mom died unexpectedly last summer, it felt like my world suddenly stood still. Although people offered comfort the best they knew how, a book like this would have been wonderful to curl up with in those quiet middle-of-the-night hours when I couldn't sleep.

I love it because it's not your typical "grief book". It doesn't dish out advice, or discuss the various steps of grief. It simply offers candid accounts of people just like you and me who lost someone precious in their life, yet with the Shepherd's help, found the strength to continue on.

It makes good sense to keep several copies of The Twenty-Third Psalm for Those Who Grieve on hand as a ministry tool. That's what I intend to do.

Carmen Leal's newest Twenty-third Psalm book is the perfect gift for those who are hurting. It is a sensitive reminder that in Christ we have a Shepherd who cares about us, who provides for all our needs, who gives us hope and peace and courage to face the difficult times in our lives. I recommend it highly.

Carmen Leal has given us a tender look at our Shepherd through THE TWENTY-THIRD PSALM FOR THOSE WHO GRIEVE. When we get to know the Shepherd and all He wants to provide, we find comfort in such amazing new ways. Carmen reminds us how our Shepherd meets our deepest needs when we're trudging through painful valleys. I was so blessed to find hope and healing tucked between the pages of breath-taking artwork. What a beautiful reminder of the Shepherd's powerful presence in every difficult journey.

This warmly written beautiful book is truly a gift from the heart of the author, Carmen Leal, who knows grief all too well. Grief is a time when one often has no heart left even for reaching out to the Shepherd of the 23rd Psalm. This little book is a hopeful reminder that the Shepherd will do all the reaching and those who grieve need only to grasp His outstretched hand.

It's so hard to know what to say (and not to say) to comfort a friend who has lost a loved one. It's no wonder that we often turn to the timeless words of the twenty-third psalm. Now Carmen Leal has created a sensitively written book based on this beloved psalm. Through stories and quotes readers will meet the Shepherd who cares, provides, directs, comforts, loves and so much more. The book is beautifully illustrated and will, I'm certain, have a powerful ministry to those who are grieving.

What a beautiful book! Carmen Leal has created a book that not only looks great on your coffee table but warmly invites you to take the time to look inside. The sheep pictures throughout the book remind us how important our relationship with the Shepherd is. As Carmen shares stories of individuals who have experienced the message of the twenty-third Psalm in their own times of grief, Carmen illustrates how reliance on God during the painful times of life can bring comfort to those who grieve.
This book is a must for your coffee table. Have an extra copy on hand so you will have one to share with friends during their time of grief. This book will make a difference in many lives!