By Still Waters
Finding Grace Through Grief
What happens when grief arrives not only with sorrow, but with unanswered questions, unspoken words, and a relationship that never became what it might have been? In By Still Waters, Barbara LeForge reflects on the death of her estranged mother and the unexpected emotional landscape that followed. The relationship had always been distant—marked by silence, misunderstandings, and the quiet ache of things left unresolved. When her mother passes away, her daughter is forced to confront the grief not just of passing, but of coming to understand the woman who was lost. Rather than mourning the loss of what was, she finds herself mourning what never had the chance to be. Through honest reflection, prayer, and Scripture, this deeply personal story traces a journey through regret, guilt, forgiveness, and ultimately grace. In the stillness of mourning, the author discovers that God is present not only in our victories and joys, but also in the broken spaces where relationships fall short and hearts struggle to heal. With compassion and spiritual insight, By Still Waters offers hope to readers who carry complicated grief—reminding us that God's mercy reaches even into the places we wish had turned out differently.
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Book Details
- Published:
- February 28, 2026
- Formats:
- hardcover, ebook
- ISBN:
- 978-1-234567-90-6
Excerpt
About This Book
By Still Waters is a reflective Christian memoir about navigating the grief that follows the loss of a complicated parent-child relationship. Through honest storytelling and spiritual insight, the author explores how God brings peace and healing even when the past cannot be rewritten.
Key Themes
- Complicated grief and unresolved relationships
- Forgiveness and letting go of regret
- God’s presence in seasons of sorrow
- Healing through faith and reflection
- Finding peace after loss
Perfect For
- Readers who have experienced the loss of a parent
- Anyone processing estranged or complicated family relationships
- Christians seeking spiritual encouragement during grief
- Small group discussions about forgiveness and healing
- Readers who appreciate personal faith memoirs
What Readers Will Discover
- How grief can surface unexpected emotions and unanswered questions
- Ways faith can guide us through guilt, regret, and unresolved history
- The quiet work of God in the hidden places of the heart
- A reminder that healing does not come through forgetting—but through grace
Discussion & Reflection
By Still Waters invites readers to reflect on their own relationships and the ways God works through life’s most difficult seasons.
Consider reflecting on questions like:
- What does forgiveness look like when a relationship cannot be repaired?
- How do we grieve not only what was lost, but what never existed?
- Where have you experienced God’s presence during seasons of sorrow?
- What does it mean to find peace with the past?
Book Details
- Christian memoir
- Explores grief, forgiveness, and faith
- Ideal for personal reflection or small group discussion
- Written for readers navigating complicated loss
“He restores my soul. He leads me beside still waters.”
What Readers Are Saying
"LeForge allows readers to witness doubt, anger, and surrender in real time. Her reflections acknowledge that healing does not come quickly and that forgiveness is often a process rather than a destination... 5/5"
"LeForge’s role as a daughter, caregiver, and mother unfolds simultaneously, revealing how grief often demands strength before healing is possible. The prose is vivid and intimate, capturing moments of terror, tenderness, and divine intervention with equal clarity... 5/5"
"This book really hit home for me. The imagery used to describe the turmoil and grief of losing a loved one was very relatable. This book shows the hardships and how life just keeps going on during the mourning process. Coming from someone who has personally dealt with this, it was nice to know i am not alone... ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"