God's Care for the Widow: Encouragement and Wisdom for Those Who Grieve
James 1:27 is very clear on some of the deeds that need to emanate from a converted heart: a life separated from the corruption of the world and the taking care of orphans and widows. In recent days much has been written about adopting orphans, but little is written specifically for widows and their needs. Here is considerable help and encouragement for widows, as well as important insights for those who minister to them. May Austin Walker's much-needed and welcome application of the numerous passages on widows have a wide circulation! --Dr Michael A G Haykin, Professor of Church History and Biblical Spirituality, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky, & Director of The Andrew Fuller Center for Baptist Studies & Research Professor of Irish Baptist College, ConstiThis book will help widows. There is nothing better than the counsels to be found here. --Revd Geoff Thomas, Pastor since 1965 of Alfred Place Baptist Church, Aberystwyth, WalesDoes the Bible have much to say by way of precepts and examples concerning God's special care for and commitment to the broken hearts and shattered lives of widows? Do the Scriptures address the church regarding its peculiar responsibilities to be sensitive and caring with respect to the peculiar needs of its widows? Are there clear directives to widows themselves regarding how they may best cope with their widowhood and even use that state as a platform for greater service to Christ and to his people? In this Scripture-soaked book, written out of an experienced and caring pastor's heart, these questions are answered with tenderness and biblical authority. Thank you, Pastor Walker, for giving us a much-needed book. --Albert N. Martin, B. A.; D. D. -- former pastor of Trinity Baptist Church in Montville New Jersey; Conference Speaker; lecturer in Pastoral Theology