When it comes to miscarriage it is difficult to know how to process and what to do. We are better equipped to help women as they process, but what about the husbands who are likewise experiencing the grief of the loss of a child? That is a harder question to answer. They are often forgotten about as others come around their wife to comfort her. They also feel a burden to care for their wife as she experiences the loss and the changes that her body will go through. The loss of a child during pregnancy is difficult for both parents.
This devotional is an AMAZING resource to help the father process that loss. If you know a father going through that loss consider gifting them this book. If you are experiencing that loss consider this to help you process. It was extremely helpful.
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Eric Schumacher
Eric Schumacher is a pastor, author, and songwriter. He authored the novella My Last Name, and co-authored Worthy and Jesus & Gender with Elyse Fitzpatrick. Eric received his MDiv from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He lives in Iowa with his wife and five children. Find him online at emschumacher.com.
Russell Moore: Author, The Storm-Tossed Family
"Finally—a book that deals with the grief experienced by fathers who have lost children to miscarriage. This book will help men to grieve with hope and to minister to their wives and families at the same time. It is honest, biblical, practical, and timely."
Christine Caine: Founder, Propel Women
"This is the devotional I wish someone had given to my husband when we went through our miscarriage. It’s so good. So needed. So important. So tender. Eric named so many unnamed things."
Justin S. Holcomb: Episcopal Minister; Seminary Professor
"Eric knows firsthand the confusion, questions, pain, and emotions that can be associated with miscarriage. He writes of the hope that held and comforted him… and still does. Ours is theologically rich and offers wisdom, hope, comfort, and healing for men grieving miscarriage. A must-have for clergy too."
Dave and Ann Wilson: Co-hosts, Family Life Today
"This is the only book I have ever seen that is written for the father of a miscarried child. And it’s a great one. Dig in, allow God to meet you in the pages of this book, and you will find healing and comfort. And share it with every dad you know."
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| Shop resources for both mothers and fathers: | Using Psalm 139, Abbey Wedgeworth walks alongside women suffering the heartbreak of miscarriage. The 31 biblical reflections in this comforting book remind grieving women that God sees them, knows them, loves them, and is actively caring for them. | As readers draw alongside Jesus in the pages of Luke’s Gospel, they’ll find help to process their grief. There’s also lots of practical help on how to care both for themselves and for their family in the aftermath of miscarriage. | This book has been written to help heartbroken parents know and feel the nearness and tenderness of God when they are facing the loss of a child. The authors give lots of practical advice on processing and praying through grief. | Author Melissa Zaldivar talks honestly about losing everything that once defined her and how God used unexpected opportunities to spark a journey of working through her grief and encountering the all-sufficient love of Christ. | Learn how to pray without pretending by sharing your hurts with God. As you draw near to the Father, experience genuine hope and joy amid grief and pain. |
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Christ Our Hope in Life and Death
What does miscarriage mean for Christian men? Ours, by Eric Schumacher, brings Biblical comfort for men grieving miscarriage.Biblical Precision and Tender CareHaving experienced 3 miscarriages, Schumacher writes with Biblical precision and tender care. The devotional is written around the book of Luke. This book, like Luke, opens with the fact that God knows about our specific sorrows and suffering. “A book about Jesus opens with a story about a couple that could not have children.” What a profound note!The book goes on to tackle subjects such as grief, uncertainty, and trust. I was most surprised at Chapter 5, that speaks of our need for repentance. Schumacher knows we must honor Christ in our miscarriage, but admits we sometimes make mistakes in our coping. Lashing out in angry words, demanding too much of our loved ones, envy, bitterness, and anger are all sins that must be confessed.Comfort and RessuranceChapter 6 gives a direct answer to the question: Does God know what I’m going through? “God knows what it is to experience the death of a child. That means that he can identify with you in your suffering.” This means that for those who have experienced miscarriage, God has not forgotten or ignored you. In fact, Jesus is forever a Son, and God is forever a Father. Schumacher gives comfort and reassurance in that God knows and cares.This book is not afraid to face the hard realities of suffering. Along with despair and mourning, anger is a common response for men. The book tackles anger in Chapter 11, and Schumacher shows us how the Lord leads us to love even our enemies. We can put a rest to our resentment. By looking at Jesus, we can behave out of grace by blessing others.Husbands and WivesSchumacher does believe that “miscarried children go to heaven at death and will be raised on the last day with glorious bodies.” And he places his hope on the firm promise that Jesus will wipe all of our tears away. Death shall be no more. This gives hope to those who grieve, and we eagerly await for resurrection glory.By looking at Jesus, Schumacher shows that husbands can care for their wives by showing mercy, taking notice, serving, affirming, and comforting. Schumacher also looks at sex, resolving to show love to our wives as they would want to be loved — and valuing her comfort ahead of our own.Christ Our Hope in Life and DeathDiscussion questions and prayer prompts are included at the end of each chapter. At the back of the book are several appendices, including Understanding the Medical Side of Miscarriage by Jenn Hesse, How to Grieve by Brian Croft, Loving Your Wife: Nate’s Story by Nate Wilbert. The proper end of the book closes with Jesus’ promise of peace.This book is a must-read for men who have experienced miscarriage. Wives will understand the unique struggles their husbands experience. Pastors and leaders will learn how to minister with compassion. And Christ will be championed as our hope in life and death.I received a media copy of Ours and this is my honest review.
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What does miscarriage mean for Christian men? Ours, by Eric Schumacher, brings Biblical comfort for men grieving miscarriage.
Biblical Precision and Tender Care
Having experienced 3 miscarriages, Schumacher writes with Biblical precision and tender care. The devotional is written around the book of Luke. This book, like Luke, opens with the fact that God knows about our specific sorrows and suffering. “A book about Jesus opens with a story about a couple that could not have children.” What a profound note!
The book goes on to tackle subjects such as grief, uncertainty, and trust. I was most surprised at Chapter 5, that speaks of our need for repentance. Schumacher knows we must honor Christ in our miscarriage, but admits we sometimes make mistakes in our coping. Lashing out in angry words, demanding too much of our loved ones, envy, bitterness, and anger are all sins that must be confessed.
Comfort and Ressurance
Chapter 6 gives a direct answer to the question: Does God know what I’m going through? “God knows what it is to experience the death of a child. That means that he can identify with you in your suffering.” This means that for those who have experienced miscarriage, God has not forgotten or ignored you. In fact, Jesus is forever a Son, and God is forever a Father. Schumacher gives comfort and reassurance in that God knows and cares.
This book is not afraid to face the hard realities of suffering. Along with despair and mourning, anger is a common response for men. The book tackles anger in Chapter 11, and Schumacher shows us how the Lord leads us to love even our enemies. We can put a rest to our resentment. By looking at Jesus, we can behave out of grace by blessing others.
Husbands and Wives
Schumacher does believe that “miscarried children go to heaven at death and will be raised on the last day with glorious bodies.” And he places his hope on the firm promise that Jesus will wipe all of our tears away. Death shall be no more. This gives hope to those who grieve, and we eagerly await for resurrection glory.
By looking at Jesus, Schumacher shows that husbands can care for their wives by showing mercy, taking notice, serving, affirming, and comforting. Schumacher also looks at sex, resolving to show love to our wives as they would want to be loved — and valuing her comfort ahead of our own.
Christ Our Hope in Life and Death
Discussion questions and prayer prompts are included at the end of each chapter. At the back of the book are several appendices, including Understanding the Medical Side of Miscarriage by Jenn Hesse, How to Grieve by Brian Croft, Loving Your Wife: Nate’s Story by Nate Wilbert. The proper end of the book closes with Jesus’ promise of peace.
This book is a must-read for men who have experienced miscarriage. Wives will understand the unique struggles their husbands experience. Pastors and leaders will learn how to minister with compassion. And Christ will be championed as our hope in life and death.
I received a media copy of Ours and this is my honest review.
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