Jesus knew how scary it is when someone gets really sick. He knew how sad it is when someone dies. Jesus cried when his friend, Lazarus, died. But he did something at his friend's tomb that changed everything. He showed that he came to give his friends life in the...
Jesus knew how scary it is when someone gets really sick. He knew how sad it is when someone dies. Jesus cried when his friend, Lazarus, died. But he did something at his friend's tomb that changed everything. He showed that he came to give his friends life in the land that lies after our dying. In this vivid, moving and exciting retelling of the story of Lazarus, Lauren Chandler helps children understand how Jesus makes all the difference to death. Children will see that because Jesus rose from death, he has power over it and all who believe in him will also rise, just as Lazarus did. The author, Lauren Chandler, used the story of Lazarus to help her own children come to terms with her husband's (Matt Chandler) brain tumor. Whether children are coming to terms with the illness or death of a loved one, or simply fearful of when that day might come, this book reassures them with the amazing truth that Jesus came to to say goodbye to goodbyes " "forever.
Jesus knew how scary it is when someone gets really sick. He knew how sad it is when someone dies. Jesus cried when his friend, Lazarus, died. But he did something at his friend's tomb that changed everything. He showed that he came to give his friends life in the...
Jesus knew how scary it is when someone gets really sick. He knew how sad it is when someone dies. Jesus cried when his friend, Lazarus, died. But he did something at his friend's tomb that changed everything. He showed that he came to give his friends life in the land that lies after our dying. In this vivid, moving and exciting retelling of the story of Lazarus, Lauren Chandler helps children understand how Jesus makes all the difference to death. Children will see that because Jesus rose from death, he has power over it and all who believe in him will also rise, just as Lazarus did. The author, Lauren Chandler, used the story of Lazarus to help her own children come to terms with her husband's (Matt Chandler) brain tumor. Whether children are coming to terms with the illness or death of a loved one, or simply fearful of when that day might come, this book reassures them with the amazing truth that Jesus came to to say goodbye to goodbyes " "forever.
Goodbye to Goodbyes: A True Story About Jesus, Lazarus, and An Empty Tomb (Tales That Tell The Truth Series)$23.99
Death is a difficult and painful topic, so we shy away from raising it with young children. But death is real and kids aren't sheltered from it. Goodbye to Goodbyes sensitively and kindly addresses saying goodbye to a loved one through the great story of Jesus raising Lazarus. What great hope to know that goodbye won't be forever for all who trust in Jesus, who is himself the resurrection!
A helpful way to prepare children for when grief and loss enters their world.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
5 years ago
Recommend this for every family!
Words of wisdom for all ears in the family to hear that bring comfort and reassurance in Him in the hardest of times.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
6 years ago
A lovely told story
This book tells the story of Lazarus in a creative way. It's beautifully illustrated. The story is told simply, but it is relatable. The main message is how Jesus taught us that Goodbyes aren't forever, even if they are hard at times.
