In The Shadow of Grief brings together the best of relevant Scripture readings, short devotionals, brief bible studies, hopeful affirmations, and leadership principles to create a transformative daily encounter with the Word of God. If you have ever experienced a loss or bereavement, this 21-day devotional is for you. Most of us haven’t been taught how to properly wrestle with seasons of grief, what to look for, or how to understand using faith in the face of trials. This book is designed to push the reader to wrestle with God, ask tough questions and be in position to hear from God. At the end of this journey, you will have a clearer understanding of who God is, answers to questions about grief, and have a deeper awareness of the benefit of emotional health in leadership from the home to the boardroom.“In the Shadow of Grief” combines Rev. Riley’s experience walking with grieving families in our community of faith with trustworthy Biblical scholarship and relevant leadership acumen in a way that everyone can understand. As people and as leaders we can no longer afford to neglect our emotional health. In 21 days the reader will encounter God’s transformative presence through reflection, God’s healing voice in transparent conversations and then connect their spirituality to their leadership capacity. I am convinced that this journal will make the leader, reader, family, and team more whole and therefore better.Timothy W. Sloan @TimothySloanSenior Pastor, The Luke ChurchPastor Riley invites us in to his quiet moments with God. We hear the son/servant speak to his Father; and we hear the Father speak to his son/servant. Intimacy! Join Pastor Riley for daily healing, in The Shadow of Grief, as he nakedly comes into the presence of The Father.Verdi R. Lethermon, Ph.D.Clinical PsychologistRetired-Director of Psychological Services, Houston Police DepartmentAnthony Riley is both a scholar and compassionate Christian and these qualities are evident throughout this work. "In the Shadow of Grief" speaks to both the head and heart, and fosters intentional growth while encountering grief on the pilgrimage of discipleship. This engaging devotional will buttress the faith of anyone confronted with grief. Although written in the style of a 21-day devotional for which an individual, small group or large bible study group may sojourn, its impact upon the reader will last a lifetime.Jerry M. Carter, Jr. @JMCarterJrSenior Pastor, Calvary Baptist ChurchFounder, How Shall They Hear Expository Preaching ConferenceGrief....we all experience it no matter what our stock in life. It has no discrimination it surpasses all lines of age, gender, race, religion and economic status. In his book, Anthony creates a series of ways to grieve, accept and overcome death of our loved ones with the empowerment of the Word. His illustrations provide real life situations and his teachable moments are thought provoking, action oriented and embraceable. Anthony's devotional messages are timeless.Donna M. BolesPresident-Sisters Enlisted to Empower Dreams, Inc. Retired-Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Becton DickinsonMerging the spiritual and the everyday, Riley gives simple yet substantive tools for navigating the new life that emerges from the myriad forms of loss and mourning one experiences. As well, he equips people at various stages of interpersonal interaction to be able to lead and equip others toward wellness and success.Israel A. Durham, M.Div.Ph.D., Candidate, Duke University Anthony Riley (@HesAbleMin) and He's Able Ministries (HesAble.org) is dedicated to awakening the "eureka" moment for you, your team or your organization. In so doing, they maximize your reach and heighten the self-care and self-actualization potential that brings synergy and meaning to life while catapulting you into the plan and presence of God. They make the Scriptures practical through innovative custom formation, training, and development encounters.