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A Quest for More : Living for Something Bigger Than You
by: Paul David Tripp
Publisher: New Growth Press
Published: 2007-11-01
ASIN: B003LSTEV4
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| | More details | | Paul David Tripp expertly traverses the deepest recesses of the human heart and compassionately invites fellow Christian travelers to journey with him into God s bigger kingdom. The author promises readers that they will be encouraged, excited, and motivated by hope as they learn how to set aside their little kingdom attachments which can expertly masquerade within the church as Christian activism, legalism, emotionalism, formalism, creedalism, and externalism; in favor of God s expansive and soul-freeing eternal quest. Tripp demonstrates though sound biblical principles how humanity is made by God to transcend far beyond the mere physical realm and is likewise created to be glory junkies; those whose visionary lives are governed by God s grand purposes rather than existing only within their narrow self-interested confines. Writes the author, It is a fundamental denial of your humanity to narrow the size of your life to the size of your own existence, because you were created to be an above and more being. You were made to be transcendent. Tripp then shows Christians how to transcend through daily, moment-by-moment, practical methodology that transforms individuals into the image of Christ. It is within this purpose-driven framework, this Quest for More, that Paul Tripp compels believers to see beyond the worldly deception of personal achievement, success, materialism, in order to break free from this ungodly fulfillment that is too easily satisfied with a mediocre walk with Christ. Instead the author invites committed sojourners to a life characterized by an unyielding passion that pursues God simply for the pleasure of His glorious company and in the process, affect eternal change in a hurting, hopeless world. |
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Addictions: A Banquet in the Grave: Finding Hope in the Power of the Gospel (Resources for Changing Lives)
by: Edward T. Welch
Publisher: P & R Publishing
Published: 2001-11
ASIN: 0875526063
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| | More details | | A worship disorder: this is how Edward T. Welch views addictions. "Will we worship our own desires or will we worship the true God?" With this lens the author discovers far more in Scripture on addictions than passages on drunkenness. There we learn the addict's true condition: like guests at a banquet thrown by "the woman Folly," he is already in the grave (Proverbs 9:13-18). Can we not escape our addictions? If we're willing to follow Jesus, the author says that we have "immense hope: hope in God's forgiving grace, hope in God's love that is faithful even when we are not, and hope that God can give power so that we are no longer mastered by the addiction." Each chapter concludes with "Practical Theology," "As Your Face Your Own Addictions," and "As You Help Someone Else." |
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Angry Men and the Women Who Love Them: Breaking the Cycle of Physical and Emotional Abuse
by: Paul Hegstrom
Publisher: Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City
Published: 2004-05-28
ASIN: 0834121522
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| | More details | | From the earliest years of his marriage, Paul Hegstrom handled his problems and frustrations the only way he knew how: with fists and fury. Talking about the problem only intensified his rage. Going into the Christian ministry didnât help either, the guilt merely magnified his despair. Facing a charge of attempted murder and a prison term, Hegstrom got the wake-up call he needed. With professional help and an intense struggle with spiritual issues, he began the lengthy process of healing and recovery.Through a fascinating, yet thorough examination of the psychological components of various types of abuse, along with true examples from his own life and others, Hegstrom points the way back to wholeness and freedom. An invaluable aid for the man who batters, the woman who feels trapped, and the pastor, counselor, or friend who desperately wants to help them both, Angry Men and the Women Who Love Them offers straight answers for those willing to overcome the cycle of violence. The revised and updated edition includes a new chapter that discusses the physiological and psychological changes in the brain when abuse occurs. |
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Authentic Human Sexuality: An Integrated Christian Approach
by: Judith K. Balswick
Publisher: IVP Academic
Published: 2008-06-10
ASIN: 0830828834
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| | More details | | Sex pervades our culture, going far beyond the confines of the bedroom into the workplace, the church and the media. Yet despite all the attention and even obsession devoted to sex, human sexuality remains confusing and even foreboding. What, after all, is authentic human sexuality? That is the question Judith and Jack Balswick set out to answer in this wide-ranging and probing book. Informed by sociology, psychology and theology, the Balswicks investigate how human sexuality originates both biologically and socially, lay groundwork for a normative Christian interpretation of sexuality, show how authentic sexuality is necessarily grounded in relationships, and explore such forms of "inauthentic sexuality" as sexual harassment, pornography and rape. Since its first publication in 1999, Authentic Human Sexuality has established itself as a standard text at numerous colleges and seminaries. While maintaining the book's overall structure, this new paper edition offers updated discussions and bibliographies throughout, including a completely new chapter on sexual development throughout the human lifespan and a substantially revised chapter on sexual beings in relationship that incorporates a trinitarian theological perspective. A new generation of students, pastors, psychologists and sociologists engaged in counseling will be indebted to the Balswicks for this updated study of this endlessly fascinating and perplexing facet of human identity. |
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Be a People Person
by: John C. Maxwell
Publisher: Victor Books
Published: 1994-07
ASIN: 1564762645
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| | More details | DISCOVER HOW TO BRING OUT THE BEST IN PEOPLE
Being a leader means working with people, and that's not always an easy task! Interpersonal relationships can make or break a leader--whether in the office, the church, the committee, or elsewhere. That's why it's so important to be a "people person" and develop your own skills in tapping that most precious of all resources--people.
Author John Maxwell understands the principles of developing people, and he shares those principles in this book. It can help you:
⢠Develop the qualities of an effective leader
⢠Understand and help people with difficult personalities
⢠Use your skills to inspire others to excellence and success
and more!
Dr. John Maxwell is the Senior Pastor of Skyline Wesleyan Church in Lemon Grove, California. The author of several other books, including Be All You Can Be (Victor), Dr. Maxwell also speaks nationally and internationally on a variety of subjects and directs Injoy Ministries, a monthly cassette club that works to maximize the potential of church leaders and Christians working in the secular world.
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Breathing Under Water: Spirituality and the Twelve Steps
by: Richard Rohr
Publisher: St. Anthony Messenger Press
Published: 2011-09-01
ASIN: 1616361573
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| | More details | | The Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous is America's most significant and authentic contribution to the history of spirituality, says Richard Rohr. He makes a case that the Twelve Steps relate well to Christian teaching and can rescue people who are drowning in addiction and may not even realize it. To survive the tidal wave of compulsive behavior and addiction, Christians must learn to breathe under water and discover God's love and compassion. In this exploration of Twelve Step spirituality, Rohr identifies the Christian principles in the Twelve Steps, connecting The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous with the gospel. He draws on talks he has given for over twenty years to people in recovery and those who counsel and live with people with addictive behavior. Rohr offers encouragement for becoming interiorly alive and inspiration for making one s life manageable for dealing with the codependence and dysfunction (sin) rampant in our society. |
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Broken into Beautiful: How God Restores the Wounded Heart
by: Gwen Smith
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Published: 2008-07-01
ASIN: 0736923179
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| | More details | God delights in transforming lives. In Broken Into Beautiful, singer and songwriter Gwen Smithâs first book, she tells the realâlife stories of women with shattered dreams, shameful secrets, and damaged souls, and the God who makes them beautiful again. Each chapter features a compelling personal story coupled with relevant biblical teaching and application. Readers will meet women wounded by infidelity, abortion, widowhood, abuse, and other tragic events, only to discover the joy of being restored by a loving heavenly Father. The book will remind women of all ages of Godâs willingness to eternally forgive and forget and of His heart to transform broken lives. Readers will be empowered to believe truth, to remember grace, and to live for Godâs greater purposes. Broken into Beautiful is ultimately about a beautiful Savior who became broken for us so that all who are broken can be transformed to reflect His beauty. |
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Care of Souls: Revisioning Christian Nurture and Counsel
by: David G. Benner
Publisher: Baker Books
Published: 1998-12-01
ASIN: 0801090636
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| | More details | | In Care of Souls, David Benner offers a timely reminder of the benefits of recapturing the place of the spiritual in psychological work. Among the many benefits for individuals who receive a combination of the best of modern therapy and biblical guidance are an increased feeling of personal value and a willingness to put God's priorities above their own. |
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Christian Counseling 3rd Edition: Revised and Updated
by: Gary R. Collins
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Published: 2007-01-16
ASIN: 1418503290
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| | More details | This proven guide in pastoral counseling has been extensively expanded and revised by the author to include recent developments and research, new resources, and attention to newly urgent needs such as AIDS, eating disorders, homosexuality, and violence. Written with clarity and sensitivity, this volume builds on biblical foundations and the best resources of professional psychology. It reflects the insights the author has gained from many years of Christian counseling. New Sections include: - The Legal, Ethical and Moral Issues in Counseling
- The Multicultural, Multiracial Issues in Counseling
- Conflict and Relationships
- Dealing with Death and Grief
- Alcoholism and Other Substance Abuse
- Crises and Trauma
- Counseling and Terrorism
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Christian Counselor's Manual, The
by: Jay E. Adams
Publisher: Zondervan
Published: 1986-07-04
ASIN: 031051150X
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| | More details | | The Christian Counselor's Manual is a companion and sequel to the author's influential Competent to Counsel. It takes the approach of nouthetic counseling introduced in the earlier volume and applies it to a wide range of issues, topics, and techniques in counseling: *Who is qualified to be a counselor? *How can counselees change? *How does the Holy Spirit work? *What role does hope play? *What is the function of language? *How do we ask the right questions? *What often lies behind depression? *How do we deal with anger? *What is schizophrenia? These and hundreds more questions are answered in this comprehensive resource for the Christian counselor. A full set of indexes, a detailed table of contents, and a full complement of diagrams and forms make this an outstanding reference book for Christian counselors. |
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Christian Ministry
by: Charles Bridges
Publisher: Banner of Truth
Published: 1958-10-01
ASIN: 0851510876
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| | More details | | This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. |
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Competent Christian Counseling, Volume One: Foundations and Practice of Compassionate Soul Care
Publisher: WaterBrook Press
Published: 2002-04-16
ASIN: 1578565170
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| | More details | The authoritative new reference guide that equips counselors, pastors and church leaders, and caregivers for an effective ministry of soul care.
Under the guidance of the highly respected American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC), more than 40 leading Christian professionals have come together to provide this comprehensive, authoritative, and up-to-date reference guide for professional and lay counselors, pastors, and leaders in training.
Competent Christian Counseling offers you:
⢠the best contributions on spiritual formation and pastoral care from Scripture as well as from giants of church history
⢠the latest research, theory, and successful practice methods in Christian counseling
⢠a practical, 21st century model of Christian counseling that is not only âcounselor friendly,â but also facilitates effective, biblical client change--all geared to help people mature in the ways and wisdom of Jesus Christ.
Competent Christian Counseling, edited by Timothy Clinton and George Ohlschlager, is destined to be regarded for years to come as the authoritative, trustworthy resource for Christian counseling. |
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Competent to Counsel
by: Jay E. Adams
Publisher: Zondervan
Published: 1986-07-02
ASIN: 0310511402
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| | More details | | A Classic in the Field of Christian Counseling Competent to Counsel has helped thousands of pastors, students, laypersons, and Christian counselors develop both a general approach to Christian counseling and a specific response to particular problems. Using biblically directed discussion, nouthetic counseling works by means of the Holy Spirit to bring about change in the personality and behavior of the counselee. As Dr. Jay Adams points out in his introduction, 'I have been engrossed in the project of developing biblical counseling and have uncovered what I consider to be a number of important scriptural principles. . . . There have been dramatic results. . . . Not only have people's immediate problems been resolved, but there have also been solutions to all sorts of long-term problems as well.' Since its first publication in 1970, this book has gone through over thirty printings. It establishes the basis for and an introduction to a counseling approach that is being used in pastors' studies, in counseling centers, and across dining room tables throughout the country and around the world |
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Concise Theology: A Guide to Historic Christian Beliefs
by: J. I. Packer
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Published: 2001-02-01
ASIN: 0842339604
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| | More details | | Theology matters! At last it can be understood easily, thanks to this âlayman's languageâ approach to biblical belief. Authored by J. I. Packer, one of the premier theologians of Christianity, this summary of Christian teaching covers nearly 100 major Christian beliefs from a Reformed perspective. Brief, easy-to-understand chapters offer precise descriptions without sacrificing depth. Thoughtfully arranged and refreshingly readable, this is a book that belongs on the shelf of every Christian. |
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Counseling Through Your Bible Handbook: Providing Biblical Hope and Practical Help for 50 Everyday Problems
by: June Hunt
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Published: 2008-03-15
ASIN: 0736921818
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| | More details | For more than 25 years, June Hunt has given sound counsel and scriptural insights to thousands of hurting people through her popular live radio call-in program Hope in the Night.
In this book, June brings together 50 of the most common, urgent problems people struggle with. Each short, to-the-point chapter offers heartfelt encouragement, straight talk, and practical "how to" steps to begin the journey to victory on serious issues such as...
- difficult relationships
- anger, depression, and guilt
- temptation and compulsive behaviors
- loneliness, self-worth, and grief
- forgiveness and reconciliation
Christian readers and counselors who are looking for a handbook that covers a wide variety of issues will appreciate June's compassionate and realistic solutions firmly based on God's Word. This versatile resource repeatedly affirms that Jesus Christ truly is the answer to every human need. |
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Counseling: How to Counsel Biblically (MacArthur Pastor's Library)
by: John MacArthur
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Published: 2005-08-23
ASIN: 1418500054
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| | More details | Solid theological foundations of biblical counseling are clearly presented in contrast to humanistic and secular theories of psychological counseling. A practical, proactive, and relevant book for students, church leaders, and lay people. This collection of writers represents some of America's leading biblical teachers and counselors. Other contributors include: Ken L. Sarles, David Powlison, Douglas Bookman, David B. Maddox, Robert Smith, William W. Goode, and Dennis M. Swanson. |
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Creating a Healthier Church: Family Systems Theory, Leadership and Congregational Life (Creative Pastoral Care and Counseling Series)
by: Ronald W. Richardson
Publisher: FORTRESS PRESS
Published: 1996-08-01
ASIN: 0800629558
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| | More details | | Ronald W. Richardson helps us to understand how congregations function emotionally. Without being simplistic, he gives clear directions on how to improve their quality of life together and function more effectively in achieving mission goals. This book offers: A theory about human behavior that will aid understanding of how things can get out of control in the human community of the church; A practical set of leadership ideas and behaviors; Guidelines for how to behave in the midst of upsetting and conflictual circumstances; Personal steps that leaders in the church can take to become more positive forces for healing and cooperation. |
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Dealing with the CrazyMakers in Your Life: Setting Boundaries on Unhealthy Relationships
by: David Hawkins
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Published: 2007-02-01
ASIN: 0736918418
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| | More details | Some of the most difficult people to deal with are those who fail to take responsibility for their lives and who wreak havoc in their relationships. Author and relationship doctor David Hawkins offers help for those caught unavoidably in the craziness of a disordered personâs life. With clear explanations, examples, and real life solutions, Hawkins shows readers - how to develop healthy life skill tools and boundaries
- when, why, and how to confront a person who drives them crazy
- how disordered people think, act, and see the world
Anyone trapped in another personâs cycle of disorder will discover ways to change their own response, perspective, and communication, and ultimately will find the hope of peace in the chaos. |
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Depression: A Stubborn Darkness
by: Edward T. Welch
Publisher: New Growth Press
Published: 2006-11-01
ASIN: B003NHT2WO
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| | More details | | Depression: A Stubborn Darkness is Dr. Edward T. Welch's latest release in a series of ground-breaking best-selling counseling books that include When People Are Big and God is Small, Blame It on the Brain?, Addictions: A Banquet in the Grave. Now in its third printing, Welch continues to further his reputation as an author who can speak to general consumers in a language they intuitively connect with on a deeply personal level. Endorsed by Joni Eareckson Tada, and Bob Lepine of FamilyLife, this book is targeted to the 18 million adult Americans who struggle with depression. Compassionate and compelling, the book lays out issues and answers with Welch's world view that faith needs to be interlaced with therapies and medication for conditions categorized as strictly clinical. The author weaves in questions scattered throughout the book to help the reader interact with the content and also offers suggestions for those who have loved ones struggling with depression. |
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Desperate Marriages: Moving Toward Hope and Healing in Your Relationship
by: Gary D. Chapman
Publisher: Northfield Publishing
Published: 2008-04-01
ASIN: 0802475523
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| | More details | Countless couples today face major marital struggles. But the story doesn't have to end there. Dr. Gary Chapman communicates genuine hope for every marriage--even for those with deeply rooted wounds. Chapman provides positive steps for dealing with spouses who are: Workaholics Controlling Uncommunicative Physically, verbally, or sexually abusive Unfaithful Alcoholic or drug-abusing Depressed Irresponsible |
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