FaithSowSarah's death and the Cave of Machpelah
View storyAfter Sarah died, Abraham mourned and remembered her with love; the story makes room for grief and missing someone.
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After Sarah died, Abraham mourned and remembered her with love; the story makes room for grief and missing someone.
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After Lazarus died, Jesus also wept; grief can be accepted, without promising that this resurrection miracle means a loved one or pet will return now.
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Allow grief to return. Explain death in understandable words, not as sleep, and do not rush the child to stop feeling sad.
In loneliness, Hagar knew God saw her; the life teaching encourages telling a trusted adult about sadness, supporting a grieving child's need for company.
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