Ours: Biblical Comfort for Men Grieving Miscarriage

Author:

Eric M. Schumacher is a husband, father, and songwriter who works in full-time ministry serving pastors. He is the author of Ours: Biblical Comfort for Men Grieving Miscarriage, and co-authored Worthy and Jesus & Gender with Elyse Fitzpatrick. Eric received his MDiv from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He lives in Iowa with his wife and five children. Find him online at emschumacher.com.

Endorsements:

Finally-a book that deals with the grief experienced by fathers who have lost children to miscarriage. This book will help men to grieve with hope and to minister to their wives and families at the same time. It is honest, biblical, practical, and timely.
--Russell D. Moore, Editor in Chief, Christianity Today

This is the devotional I wish someone had given to my husband when we went through our miscarriage. It's so good. So needed. So important. So tender. Eric named so many unnamed things.
--Christine Caine, Founder, A21 and Propel Women

Eric knows firsthand the confusion, questions, pain, and emotions that can be associated with miscarriage. He writes of the hope that held and comforted him… and still does. is theologically rich and offers wisdom, hope, comfort, and healing for men grieving miscarriage. A must-have for clergy too.
--Justin S. Holcomb, Episcopal Minister; Seminary Professor This is the only book I have ever seen that is written for the father of a miscarried child. And it's a great one. Dig in, allow God to meet you in the pages of this book, and you will find healing and comfort. And share it with every dad you know.
--Dave and Ann Wilson, Co-hosts, Family Life Today

Miscarriage affects couples, not just mothers. Men convince themselves that they need to be the strong ones and muscle on unaffected. Not so. Eric's tour of Luke's Gospel draws out pastoral applications which show real men how to grieve, care, love, grow, and understand following the tragedy of a miscarriage. There's nothing else like this book for men.
--Adrian Reynolds, Head of National Ministries, FIEC UK

Imagine if, upon learning of your experience with miscarriage, a wise pastor who had suffered similar grief committed to devoting an entire month to caring for you, opening the word of God with you, and helping your tired mind apply it to your burning questions, doubts, and shame. Imagine him giving you prompts and space to help you process and voice your struggle. That's what Eric has done in this deeply pastoral, unwaveringly biblical, mercifully candid, and incredibly insightful devotional.
--Abbey Wedgeworth, Author, Held

It is a number of years since my wife and I lost a child through miscarriage, and yet I still found Eric's book deeply comforting. In this particular and peculiar grief we need to see Jesus Christ in all his close compassion, costly love and kind sovereignty; and it is to Christ that Eric takes us daily. I unreservedly recommend this book.
--John Hindley, Pastor of BroadGrace Church, Norfolk; author of Serving Without Sinking

The book that you hold in your hands is a precious gift from a brother who knows what it's like to be thrilled with conception and then crushed by miscarriage. While women are generally familiar with walking through loss from miscarriage, the heartache of the father is rarely, if ever, acknowledged. Which is why this book is so precious-such a gift. Eric not only acknowledges the loss you're feeling, he's walked through it himself and has found Christ faithful even here. I heartily recommend it!
--Elyse M. Fitzpatrick, Author, Give Them Grace