When a loved one dies — a series of articles on grief and how to help people in grief

Stages of grief

If Christianity is simply about this physical life and then we die to never exist again, then it doesn’t matter what we do or how we live or what we believe. But there is a resurrection, and this is an essential part of the Christian faith. Let’s look at the significance of this doctrine—not just for the future, but for day-to-day living, as well. It is relevant every day of our lives. See Resurrection: our hope for the future, by Michael Morrison

Death occurs all around us and sometimes hits very close to home. And when it does, death finds most of us totally unprepared to deal with it. Do you know how to help a person who's dealing with death — whether his or her own impending death or that of a loved one? See How you can help others

I think about death every day — at least I ought to, writes Joseph Tkach. Jesus said that we should die daily. We must take up our cross and follow him. That is what it means to cast our lot in with the Crucified One. We follow a Messiah who laid down his life for others and commanded us to follow him. Jesus said, "Those who lose their life for my sake will find it" (Matthew 10:39). We are called to be losers — and only if we are losers will we be finders. The only way to live with Christ is to die with Christ. See On death and dying daily