Don't Sing Songs to a Heavy Heart

Like one who takes away a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar poured on soda, is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.

–Proverbs 25:20

This proverb describes an all-too-human problem each of us faces from time to time: The words or actions we use in our attempts to help hurting people may unintentionally add to their burdens instead of easing their pain.

This book provides a healing remedy. Forged in the crucible of Kenneth Haugk's own suffering, this book was then shaped through careful research with more than four thousand individuals who had also known suffering in their lives. Dr. Haugk listened to stories, gathered data, tested assumptions, and compressed their collective wisdom into gems of compassion and understanding that everyone can learn from and use.

Built on a solid biblical foundation and brimming with God's grace, Don't Sing Songs to a Heavy Heart overflows with practical examples and specific suggestions about what to say or do and what not to say or do. It will touch your heart, expand your thinking, and guide you in bringing Christ's loving care to hurting people when they need it most.