Collision with Joy
Richards consoles readers and provides medicine for the soul, based on the Bible
New Xulon Title Offers Powerful Imagery on Heaven, Hope in this Life
Richards consoles readers and provides medicine for the soul, based on the Bible
2014-02-18
MAITLAND, FL— How should we react to tragedy? What is there to hope for beyond death? In her new book, Collision with Joy: Glimpses of Heaven in the Midst of Loss ($11.99, paperback, 9781628714944; $5.99, e-book, 9781628714951) Melody Richards answers this question, as she intricately blends Scripture, professional insight on grief and deeply inspiring, fictional scenes of Heaven. This book was birthed out of the author’s pain and the journey of healing after losing her daughter in a car accident. Melody Richards provides a hope-filled, biblical, perspective on eternity that will transform readers’ current outlook on suffering.
“When suffering enters our life, it is critical to have a vision that keeps us from being swept away by despair,” states the author. “Many people suffering loss experience hopelessness when they tell themselves that this life we have here is all there is. This book vividly shows that this is not our final destination, and brings the reader to the point where they can truly grasp an eternal perspective.”
Melody Richards, MA, LPCC is a licensed counselor, speaker and founder of Hope Renewed Counseling. She personally understands grief, having lost her daughter in a tragic car accident. In her profession, Melody has also counseled many who have experienced significant loss. The author offers practical information on grief throughout the book. Melody adds, “I have spent countless hours studying Heaven from a biblical perspective to ensure that all of the events and dialogues that occur in the heavenly scenes portray Heaven in a way that conforms to—or at least does not violate—biblical truth.”
Xulon Press, a part of Salem Communications Corporation, is the world's largest Christian publisher, with more than 12,000 titles published to date. Salem Communications is the country's leading Christian communications company with interests in radio, Internet and magazine publishing. Retailers may order Collision with Joy through Ingram Book Company and/or Spring Arbor Book Distributors. The book is available online through xulonpress.com/bookstore, amazon.com and barnesandnoble.com.