A Lamenter’s Pathway to Joy

Beloved, lament is not a destination, but a mandatory pathway to joy.

In a pandemic world, wrought with disunity, racism, ableism, xenophobia, misogyny, sickness, fallen heroes, a new sex scandal every week, and millions of precious lives lost, there is much to grieve. Living honestly with the truth of this fallen world is a herculean pilgrimage. Our propensity is to heal our own hurt by taking action, sticking our heads in the ground or buckling under the weight of it. But God Almighty beckons us to bring the weight of our worlds to Him where He meets our symptoms, sores, and sins with the comforting and healing balm of His Presence.

In A Lamenter's Pathway to Joy, we trace the paths of the psalmists — led by David the shepherd king — as they model for us the practice of lament that heals and emboldens those who would so draw near.

Learn how to lament by observing the psalms of lament and discover deep, lasting joy.

Reviews

  • “A gasp of fresh air when I didn't know I was suffocating.”

    — Amazon Customer

  • “This book is not one of euphemisms. This book is relatable, accessible, honest and hopeful for all of us who suffer and struggle to know what to do with our grief.”

    — Hui-wen Sato, PICU Nurse, Author, Ted Talk Speaker

  • “Her experience and practice make her a qualified guide.”

    — Eric Shumacher, Pastor, Songwriter, co-author of Worthy and Jesus and Gender

  • “Through poetry, practical illuminations, and pouring out her heart, she invites all, no matter the pain, to welcome and walk the pathway to joy.”

    — Rachel Marie Kang, Author of Let There Be Art, Founder of The Fallow House

  • “Jennifer’s writing is lyrical and practical: an invitation into the beauty of God’s heart for the grieving.”

    — Thelma Nienhuis, Author of Quiet Assurance and Love them Well

  • “I appreciate the care Jennifer takes in contextualizing the message for people in so many walks of life—and she doesn’t speak at you, but alongside.”

    — Meredith Storrs, Author of Brave and Beloved and Mothering Life

  • “The wisdom and spiritual strength Jennifer has gathered through her own suffering is a gift to us all. That wisdom and strength coupled with her beautiful writing makes for a book I highly recommend.”

    — Jennifer Holmes, Host of Head & Heart Podcast, Author of He Has Not Turned Away and When Mountains Don’t Move, Biblical Counselor

  • “This is a book I wish I had years ago in my grief and am so glad I have it now.”

    — Kristin Vanderlip, Author of Rest: A Journal for Lament, Founder of Pen + Mend Collective

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