Endorsements - A Portrait of Grief

“How does one person live with such a succession of tragedies? And yet Cheryl Christopher found a way to redeem pain by speaking to others who go through trials. Bless you and this book as it goes out. I know the book will touch hurting people.”

— Philip Yancey, best-selling author of Where Is God When It Hurts? and What’s So Amazing About Grace?

“I have never read a more powerful book--period. This was written by God through the fingers of love. A love deeper than the well of human emotion. This book is a treasure to us all. It is literally God’s gift through Cheryl Christopher to you.”

— David Cook, best-selling author of Seven Days in Utopia: Golf’s Sacred Journey and producer of movie of that name

“Cheryl Christopher crafted more than a treatise through the worst storms of grief; more than a textbook; more than moving stories. She did all of that and so much more. I read a few pages and before I knew it, I felt tears on my cheeks. Everyone who has deeply suffered should read this book or have it read to them. And share it with a friend.”

— Jim Hiskey, Lifetime Member PGA of America. Author of Winning is a Choice and What is the Good News Jesus Proclaimed, Co-founder the C.S. Lewis Institute, and Senior Fellow

“Cheryl Christopher crafted more than a treatise through the worst storms of grief; more than a textbook; more than moving stories. She did all of that and so much more. I read a few pages and before I knew it, I felt tears on my cheeks. Everyone who has deeply suffered should read this book or have it read to them. And share it with a friend.”

— Jim Hiskey, Lifetime Member PGA of America. Author of Winning is a Choice and What is the Good News Jesus Proclaimed, Co-founder the C.S. Lewis Institute, and Senior Fellow

“Cheryl Christopher’s A Portrait of Grief is written for those whose story takes them to the unthinkable and sometimes unbearable pain and darkness of grief. Her own experiences of loss and grief will help the grieving souls who find their way to her gracious and comforting words. Her own experiences of what followed her loss, pain, anger, and questions of faith surrounding personal tragedy are woven into a tapestry of enduring faith and hope. Cheryl's story reminds us that God is still good and can still be found, trusted, and enjoyed, even in despair. Her wisdom and insights will undoubtedly help thousands of people who find themselves in their own portrait of grief.”

— John R. Wayland Jr., Senior Pastor of Northwest Bible Church, Spring, Texas, Area and Regional Director of Young Life, Author of A Daily Passage Through the Psalms and A Daily Passage Through Mark.

“Cheryl Christopher’s A Portrait of Grief is written for those whose story takes them to the unthinkable and sometimes unbearable pain and darkness of grief. Her own experiences of loss and grief will help the grieving souls who find their way to her gracious and comforting words. Her own experiences of what followed her loss, pain, anger, and questions of faith surrounding personal tragedy are woven into a tapestry of enduring faith and hope. Cheryl's story reminds us that God is still good and can still be found, trusted, and enjoyed, even in despair. Her wisdom and insights will undoubtedly help thousands of people who find themselves in their own portrait of grief.”

“Our lives are full of people who come and go, but every so often someone comes into our life who will jar the even tenor of our ways, and our lives will never be the same. Cheryl and Gary Christopher are people who have come into our lives and changed us for good.

Their story is real, and their suffering is overwhelming. They have lived life lessons that have ultimately made them stronger but have also helped others gain strength through their unique grief. They have exhibited the Rock upon which they stand. That Rock is their everlasting faith in Jesus.

The story you are about to read is meant for you so that the life and trials of the author will enable you to fly again in answer to her prayer and yours as well. God loves to answer those kinds of prayers. You will be blessed in this reading.”

— Randy Wolff, Executive Director of Wind River Ranch, Regional Director of Links Players International Golf Ministry, author of Fireside Stories for the Soul, Our Daily Light, and Moments of a Lifetime.

“When you see the smiling face of Cheryl Christopher in the back of this book, you would never imagine the journey she and her family have been through.
Somehow the Christophers have survived. God has reached down, and they have reached up, leading them to a place today where Cheryl can share their story of loss and pain and hurt -- in a beautiful way that will touch your heart.”

— Pete Hiskey, friend and pastor to the world of golfers