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Do you want to disappear down a different aisle in the grocery store when you see a grieving friend walk through the front door?

That’s exactly what the author did. Then her husband of 31 years died and she got a crash course – the hard way – on what was helpful to her during this devastating time, and what was unintentionally hurtful.

Feeling ill-equipped to be a natural nurturer is a nearly universal phenomenon. Cultivating Compassion will give you a roadmap to teach you what to do or say that will help your hurting friend. She “uncomplicates” the conversations, and gives you the exact words to say or avoid. And more importantly, she shares the “whys” behind those suggestions.

So, whether you friend has lost a spouse, a child, a job, their health, or their status quo, Cultivating Compassion is the resource you need. It’s a short “lunch-hour” read designed to quickly equip you with tools you need for your compassion arsenal. It will give you the confidence you need to step into your friend’s hurting world and be the blessing they desperately need during their season of loss.

Find the Best Selling eBook and print version right here!

"We all 'mean well,' but just aren't sure how to show it. By sharing her own needs and wishes while she was grieving, the author generously and wisely advises the reader how to best comfort those who mourn. What a blessing. Thank you!"
Cultivating Compassion - Practical Advice as You Walk a Friend through a Season of Loss
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"We all 'mean well,' but just aren't sure how to show it. By sharing her own needs and wishes while she was grieving, the author generously and wisely advises the reader how to best comfort those who mourn. What a blessing. Thank you!"
https://lynnehoeksema.com/testimonials/1835/

"This book is for everyone, because at some point, we will all either experience a death ourselves, or we will be wondering what to say to our family or friends who are dealing with a death."
Cultivating Compassion - Practical Advice as You Walk a Friend through a Season of Loss
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2020-02-11T18:10:17-05:00
"This book is for everyone, because at some point, we will all either experience a death ourselves, or we will be wondering what to say to our family or friends who are dealing with a death."
https://lynnehoeksema.com/testimonials/1836/

"I wish that I had this book years ago and am so grateful that I will have it going forward, both to comfort friends who have experienced recent loss as well as those who have lived with their sorrows for years."
Cultivating Compassion - Practical Advice as You Walk a Friend through a Season of Loss
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2020-02-11T18:11:02-05:00
"I wish that I had this book years ago and am so grateful that I will have it going forward, both to comfort friends who have experienced recent loss as well as those who have lived with their sorrows for years."
https://lynnehoeksema.com/testimonials/1837/

"Lynne guides the reader with straightforward info, examples, and she gives testimony to the power of God to help both the griever and the person wanting to help."
Cultivating Compassion - Practical Advice as You Walk a Friend through a Season of Loss
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2020-02-11T18:11:39-05:00
"Lynne guides the reader with straightforward info, examples, and she gives testimony to the power of God to help both the griever and the person wanting to help."
https://lynnehoeksema.com/testimonials/1838/

"Cultivating Compassion was exactly what I needed to read as I struggled knowing how to help my friend whose daughter passed away."
Cultivating Compassion - Practical Advice as You Walk a Friend through a Season of Loss
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2020-02-11T18:12:15-05:00
"Cultivating Compassion was exactly what I needed to read as I struggled knowing how to help my friend whose daughter passed away."
https://lynnehoeksema.com/testimonials/1839/

"This booklet may be small in size, but it is massive in information on how best to help and be present for a grieving person...A fabulous resource!"
Cultivating Compassion - Practical Advice as You Walk a Friend through a Season of Loss
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2020-02-11T18:13:19-05:00
"This booklet may be small in size, but it is massive in information on how best to help and be present for a grieving person...A fabulous resource!"
https://lynnehoeksema.com/testimonials/1840/

"Having been involved with hospice for over 17 years, I have seen firsthand how caring people have had difficulty with death and the journey of dying. Ms. Hoeksema shows us many dos and don'ts."
Cultivating Compassion - Practical Advice as You Walk a Friend through a Season of Loss
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2020-02-11T18:13:53-05:00
"Having been involved with hospice for over 17 years, I have seen firsthand how caring people have had difficulty with death and the journey of dying. Ms. Hoeksema shows us many dos and don'ts."
https://lynnehoeksema.com/testimonials/1841/

"Wow! Lynne offers so much in this quick read for those who really want to help a grieving friend...I have never read anything quite like it."
Cultivating Compassion - Practical Advice as You Walk a Friend through a Season of Loss
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2020-02-11T18:14:47-05:00
"Wow! Lynne offers so much in this quick read for those who really want to help a grieving friend...I have never read anything quite like it."
https://lynnehoeksema.com/testimonials/1842/

"Clearly, this book is an amazing resource for anyone who knows a grieving person. You don’t know what you don’t know, but now you do!!"
Cultivating Compassion - Practical Advice as You Walk a Friend through a Season of Loss
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2020-02-11T18:15:29-05:00
"Clearly, this book is an amazing resource for anyone who knows a grieving person. You don’t know what you don’t know, but now you do!!"
https://lynnehoeksema.com/testimonials/1843/

"You don't have to 'go big' to be there for someone. Small acts add up fast and usually mean the most. Wow! I really enjoyed this book. Wish I'd read it a long time ago."
Cultivating Compassion - Practical Advice as You Walk a Friend through a Season of Loss
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2020-02-11T18:16:02-05:00
"You don't have to 'go big' to be there for someone. Small acts add up fast and usually mean the most. Wow! I really enjoyed this book. Wish I'd read it a long time ago."
https://lynnehoeksema.com/testimonials/1844/
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