The bookstore table is open before and after every service, in the lobby at 6540 Massachusetts Ave.
Featured · Bobby Webb
Joy Comes in the Mourning
Grief is one of the most universal human experiences and one of the least understood. Loss can leave people broken, confused, isolated, and questioning where God is in the middle of their pain.
Written out of prayer, tears, Scripture, and pastoral experience, this book walks with those who are hurting. It does not minimize sorrow or offer shallow comfort. Every chapter is anchored in biblical truth, offering hope to the brokenhearted and strength to those learning how to live again.
Loss raises questions people rarely say out loud. Why does this hurt so deeply? Why is healing taking so long? Where is God in this?
A biblical understanding of grief that honors both sorrow and faith
How God meets us personally in seasons of loss
Why joy is not the absence of mourning, but the fruit that grows through it
Encouragement for anyone who feels stuck, weary, or misunderstood in their pain
Hope for healing that is patient, intentional, and rooted in God’s presence
It reads like a conversation rather than a lecture, and it is written to be taken slowly, leaving room for reflection and prayer. Whether you are grieving, walking beside someone who is, or trying to understand God’s work in a broken season — mourning is not the end of the story.
Readers on Joy Comes in the Mourning
What people found in it
“This book met me in my grief and reminded me that healing does not mean forgetting.”
Angela M.
“Joy Comes in the Mourning gave me hope when I thought the hardest part of my story had already won.”
David R.
“This book is pastoral and clinical at the same time — offering the compassion of a shepherd while providing practical insight that helps you understand and walk through grief.”
Glen M.
“Honest, faith-filled, and deeply encouraging. I felt seen on every page.”
Melissa T.
“This is more than a book about grief; it is a reminder that God can still bring purpose out of pain.”
Rebecca L.
On the shelf
More titles worth your time
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Three books in one on spiritual warfare, courage, and refusing to retreat from the fight God has called you into.
Timothy Lawson
Been Fishin’ Lately?
A call to the Great Commission — a plain, practical challenge to start telling people about Jesus again.
Shelli Ginther
Waiting for Truth
One thing only is necessary. A book about sitting still long enough to hear from God when the noise says keep moving.
Coming soon
Bobby Webb
The Nehemiah Project
Rebuilding the walls, restoring the people, and moving into God’s promise. Bishop Webb’s new book, drawn from the series preached at VUWC.
Apparel
Order your merch and show your church pride
Nehemiah Project and Vision United shirts can be ordered from our store, for pickup at the church or delivery. Ask at the table if you would rather check sizes in person.
Bishop Webb is a worship leader and singer who has recorded three projects over the years, and he shares his music in churches and conferences whenever the opportunity comes.
Ask at the bookstore table for what is currently in stock.
How to buy
In the lobby, or set aside for you
The table is open before and after every service. If you would like a copy held, or several for a small group, tell us and we will have them ready with your name on them.
Everything bought here supports the ministry directly.
