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Ouch! Sheep and Shepherds Bite: Slaying Bitterness is for anyone who has felt the sting of being hurt in the church—whether by a fellow believer, a trusted leader, or even a friend you thought would never turn against you. These wounds cut deep, and bitterness can take root quickly, poisoning your joy and faith. But God has given us the tools to fight back. In this book, the author draws from Scripture and real-life pastoral experience to show you how to: Recognize and confront bitterness before it takes over your heart.

Too often we think and teach in ways that reinforce a mind-body split. This can lead people to self-alienation, impeding holistic, healthy relationships between people, God, and each other. Body Connections takes a different approach, teaching us to see the connections between our embodied experience and faithful spiritual care.

Come Closer, God – It Hurts combines personal experience, professional expertise, and biblical truth to help you navigate life after you lose a loved one. Shelley Beam writes from the candid and compassionate lens of a mother who witnessed the death of her daughter and from the perspective of a professional counselor who has over a decade of experience in the mental health industry. This biblically sound resource takes an honest look at life during grief and walks with you through your grief into a place of emotional healing.

In this audiobook, Esther Eseosa Adagbonyin taps into the concerns and issues that trouble women in ministry most. She provides encouragement and tools to help resolve problems in the areas of ministerial life women struggle with most - including confidence, self-image, and relationships. It is easy to get caught up in what the coming weeks, months, or years might hold and forget to slow down and live in the present but this powerful audiobook will help women on their journey towards a confident life filled with love, laughter, and God's acceptance, one day at a time.

You are perfect in God's eyes. Impossible? Too good to be true? Not if you understand what Jesus did for you. Many people never fully grasp God's absolute, outlandish, and unconditional forgiveness. They might be able to quote a few Bible verses about God's forgiveness, but they haven't embraced them as their own. Don't Let Guilt Push You Away From God When you fail to understand God's forgiveness it's tempting to serve God out of guilt rather than grace, and out of obligation rather than gratitude. Guilt and regret drive you, pushing you away from God's love and into a hamster-wheel of ...

This book is a little bit of my story, and a whole lot of God’s story. I invite you into the brokenness of my life only to magnify the greatness of God’s glory as I have found him in my own story. If you dare to listen to my ugly seasons in life, you will find the beauty of a God who loves us no matter where we are at. He created you as one part of a diverse family so much more expansive than you may realize!

Although he holds a doctorate in depression, author Greg L. Russ chose to create this audiobook from a patient's point of view. Having suffered five clinical bouts, Russ offers a graphic look inside the dark abyss while chronicling the insights he learned when his depression intersected God's mercy. The audiobook extends an invitation to families, friends, churches, and their pastors to become part of the comforting process.

LA MANO DIVINA EN LOS DESAFÍOS DE LA VIDA Thomas Boston (1676-1732) fue un destacado teólogo y clérigo escocés. Sus obras recopiladas, que abarcan 12 volúmenes, engloban completas exposiciones teológicas. Sin embargo, paralelamente a estos extensos tratados, Boston escribió textos concisos, claros y con un enfoque pastoral, especialmente El infortunio en la providencia: La manifestación de la soberanía y sabiduría divina en las aflicciones humanas. Esta obra fundamental, basada en Eclesiastés 7:13, se presenta como un profundo tratado pastoral, instando a la reflexión sobre la ...

The A-Z of Complete Deliverance To be truly delivered and remain delivered to enjoy the full benefit of deliverance, you have to understand the philosophy of deliverance. There are practical arts, technical precepts, spiritual science, ethics, core logics and epistemology of deliverance. Every deliverance minister or candidate must have an understanding, the metaphysics and an overall vision of God for deliverance. Many people remain in bondage, in pains and under demonic attack because they do not know the philosophy of deliverance. The perfect blood of Jesus Christ, spotless blood without...

What if the biggest obstacle standing between you and your next blessing isn’t the devil, your past, or other people—but your mindset? In this eye-opening and life-altering book, Dr. E. Marcel Jones exposes 12 harmful thought patterns that quietly sabotage your faith, relationships, finances, and future. With honesty and hard-won wisdom, Dr. Jones reveals how toxic thinking can keep you stuck in cycles of frustration—and how one simple shift can set you free. Each chapter unpacks a common mindset and provides practical steps to renew your thinking, reclaim your peace, and reposition ...

Prodigal: A Journey to Freedom from Abuse and Addiction tells the amazing story of a modern-day prodigal son. Read how God uses moments from Wynn's life to lead him to freedom in Christ and a ministry helping others overcome the same temptations that once enslaved him.

"I will only try this once. I am not an addict. I can quit at any time." To every addict, these words are all too familiar. Drug addiction has destroyed the moral fiber of many communities and penetrated every level of society. The reach and grip of addiction go beyond age, race, economics, education, and political boundaries. No matter how long you have been an addict or how low you have fallen, you can fully recover and remain free. Dwight speaks candidly about his addiction to crack cocaine and alcohol and the toll it took on his family and aspirations. After falling for the “Big Lie...

 When Anxiety Strikes is an eight-week guide to managing anxiety, grounded in both Scripture and research. Structured for daily listening, with integrated practices for everyday life, the audiobook addresses seven themes: breath, body, movement, mind, change, spirit, and community. Concise stories, readings, questions, and activities guide listeners to tackle the realities of living with anxiety. When Anxiety Strikes offers real solutions to find a solid landing place when the storm of fear looms. 

The Christian counselor or pastor plays an important role in helping people process the trauma they’ve experienced. Too often, a client leaves the counselor’s office with feelings of guilt and shame. They feel the heavy burden of what they did wrong. But somehow, they’ve missed the grace of God that makes things right again.

It comforts me to know that Jesus promises us healing for the broken hearted. Even in the darkest of situations there is hope. I have walked through some dark days and difficult circumstances yet Christ has brought healing to my life. I have written this book to share with you the journey God has taken me on and some of the tools He used to bring healing and lasting freedom.

When suffering overwhelms us, it is easy to despair and even doubt God’s goodness. As the clouds of suffering roll in, we can lose sight of everything but our pain. In these moments, when the stars disappear, we must turn to Scripture to find assurance that God can and will carry us through. In this book, Mark Talbot recounts the suffering of some of the Bible’s greatest saints.

When Jesus walked the earth, he cast out demons and had powerful encounters with the devil. But who exactly is the devil, and where did he come from? And what is he up to in the world today? This short, readable book explains clearly and simply what we can say with certainty from the Bible and Satan, demons and evil spirits. Suitable for all Christians - especially those who are struggling with questions about Satan.

Coping with grief and loss is a part of being human, but far too often, people who allow themselves to grieve are shamed for doing so and rushed into rejoicing that their loved one is in heaven. It is time for a better way. You can struggle with grief and still love God.

Working in Vancouver's notorious downtown eastside to pay for her theological education at Regent College, Meera Bai Grover was faced with questions about whether or not providing people who use drugs with sterile supplies and a place to inject contravened her faith. She knew she wanted to care for people with addiction but did not know how to do so in a way that fit with her own moral code.

We have all been wounded by others and experienced pain in our past. When left unhealed, those hurtful words and actions continue to affect us spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and physically. We build walls of self-protection while our hearts and souls silently cry for help. We stay stuck in the past, unable to move forward into the person God designed us to be. Jesus and Me personally introduces us to the Source of Hope and Healing, the One who knows everything that has happened to us, and who can bring lasting healing to those painful places in our lives.