What Others Are Saying...

“If your journey through life has been brutally interrupted by the death of someone close to you or by the inevitability of your own passing, you must read this book. Outside the Bible, I know of no book that better shows how God has swallowed up death and given us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”

“Caregivers face the pain death brings and sometimes struggle to bring God’s comfort and answers to grieving people. Take Away the Stone offers the opportunity for both caregiver and care receiver to make the journey from devastation and defeat to peace, joy and confidence.”

“This book was written from a pastor’s heart and personal experience with death and dying as an encouragement to others wrestling with making meaning of this unavoidable reality in light of the resurrection of Christ. The reader will find redemption and comfort for one of life’s toughest challenges—facing death with hope.”

“This book gives strength to those who are facing death because it proclaims the One who is our strength, Jesus the Christ.”

“Despite our advances in science, health, and medicine, death, our ancient enemy, still stalks our lives, seeking to destroy all that we count good and hold dear. It’s in the midst of death’s shadow that Alan Sommer offers a wonderful, pastoral gift. Tracing the footsteps of Jesus in John 11, he takes us on a faith building journey that leads us through the dark valley to the very heart of God and the eternal life He offers to all. Having walked with Alan through its pages, I commend this book as a faithful guide in group Bible study or personal devotion, knowing that it will bring the reader to the irrevocable conclusion that God, not death, speaks the last and lasting word on our lives.”

“You will walk away from Take Away the Stone with the understanding that all of us can experience eternal life through Christ the Lord and not have to fear death again.”