Book Review: Dance with Jesus from Grief to Grace by Susan B. Mead

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I feel things deeply so I don't do well with grief. Our family lost two people two years in a row (in 2017 and 2018). It was really tough but God brought us through. I found this book encouraging and comforting. I could relate to the message in the book. I nodded. I cried. Susan Mead writes from her own personal experience (she lost her sister, youngest son, brother-in-law, and sister-in-law); therefore, she understands and empathizes with those who grieve. She wants to help people know that God cares and longs to give them peace and joy. She has been through immense grief; yet God's grace sustains her and refreshes her soul. God has allowed her to experience His presence, love, and comfort in so many ways (such as dreams, books, and paintings). She wants us to experience them, too. However, I personally would not recommend the two books mentioned by the author: Heaven Is For Real and 90 Minutes in Heaven. They are not Biblically sound. God is always with us; we just need a deeper awareness of Him. The book is small but it's quite impactful. There are short 22 chapters. Each chapter begins with a Bible verse, followed by an account of the author's personal experience with God, and ends with thought-provoking questions for personal reflection time. If you are grieving right now, you may find this book helpful. It will give you hope and encouragement. God's grace is sufficient to carry you through any circumstances. God will comfort you, heal you, and strengthen you.

By the way, 10% of the profit from the sale of this book will benefit Water for LIFE to help dig water wells in remote locations around the world.

About the Author:
Susan B. Mead, a medical technologist with an MBA, spent 22-plus years in the diabetes sector with Johnson & Johnson prior to founding the blog Agog4God.com. After Susan lost her youngest son, she came to realize that even when things get broken, discarded, or replaced, people matter most. Susan is a Charter Blogger on the Bible Gateway Blogger’s Grid, has been published in Medical Laboratory Observer (MLO), is on the path to becoming a Chaplain with the IFOC and has been described as a solid, comforting voice in a messy world.

~I received a free copy of this book via Christian Women Affiliate in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.

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