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"The thought of pushing God away doesn't seem a good option; surely I need him on my side", is often peoples' first response. And, they are right, but this is what most people are doing each day. For some reason, they think it's okay to take matters of God into their own hands. They feel it's their right to worry, doubt, judge others, seek revenge or hold bitterness in their hearts. When you hold onto these negative thoughts and feelings, they slowly fill the mind and heart.

When the storms of life blow in unexpectedly, wreaking havoc and leaving a trail of destruction, why does one person fall apart while another perseveres and even finds a deeper sense of purpose afterward? In Beyond the Storm, Debra Morton reveals why, providing the techniques and strategies that helped her and many others not only survive but also thrive, even in the most painful of circumstances.

Traumatized and terrified of cancer? Perhaps you have been diagnosed yourself, or you have a friend or family member who is battling with the disease. You know you must face it - but you do not have to face it alone. Praying Through Cancer is a 90-day devotional that includes a collection of stories by women who have faced cancer and, with triumphant spirits, found comfort and sometimes even joy in the midst of it.

"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...

En Coronavirus y Cristo, John Piper invita a lectores alrededor del mundo a anclar sus vidas en la Roca sólida de Jesucristo. Nuestras almas solo pueden ser sostenidas por un Dios soberano que ordena, gobierna y reina sobre todas las cosas y que cumple todos Sus buenos propósitos para los que confían en Él. En este desafiante libro, Piper ofrece seis respuestas bíblicas a la pregunta: ¿Qué está haciendo Dios a través del Coronavirus? y nos recuerda que Dios está obrando grandemente en este momento de la historia.

Through the histories of seven people seen in the Bible such as Joseph, Naomi, and Peter, Jeremy Nobles - pastor of Creekwood Baptist Church in Beaumont, Texas - explores healing from trauma from a Biblical perspective. Filled with scripture, stories, key concepts, thought-provoking questions, and practical steps to guide you on your own road to healing and wholeness, Triumphing Through Trauma shows listeners how Jesus can turn your anguish into his triumph.

Whether you’re struggling to make anything work in your youth ministry or finding that most things are clicking along, this book will help you develop a practical theology—to ask what is happening, what should be happening, and how you can make it happen. Each chapter is followed by discussion questions to help you process in a group or on your own.

Being brokenhearted is a deep emotional and spiritual wound that affects every part of a person’s being. It can arise from many sources: the loss of a loved one, betrayal, a shattered relationship, or unmet expectations. When someone is brokenhearted, they are not only emotionally wounded but also experience a profound sense of loss, pain, and disconnection from the world around them. The Bible acknowledges the reality of a broken heart, offering both recognition of the pain and promises of healing. Throughout scripture, we see people who cry out to God in their brokenness, and the Lord ...

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.

Coming into the Light: From Addiction to Salvation chronicles a woman who endured extreme trauma and abuse as a child. She ultimately turned to drugs and alcohol as coping mechanisms and felt hopeless throughout her life and the struggles that ensued. In this raw, transparent story of her life, Kathline Bray demonstrates that there is hope on the other side of addiction and trauma. When God revealed Himself to her, she was able to break free from the bondage of addiction. She found a new life in the Word of God and counseling. She now encourages others to come into the light.

Grief and loss...topics no one wants to talk about and yet, there they are in front of you. Checking the widow box was never in your plans. You may be angry...you may just be... nothing. Or the pain may be too great for words. Maybe its not the loss of a loved one; maybe it’s the loss of a dream or a job or your expectations of what should have been. God's promises are still true EVEN WHEN you are broken-hearted, heavy-burdened, bone-weary. He's there through every circumstance and every situation. God is your Provider, your Protector, and your Planner as His Word says in Psalm 23.

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.

In August of 2016, Sacred Story Institute received a letter from a federal inmate seeking spiritual advice. We are using an alias for his real name to protect him in prison, calling him Richard Rafael Roman or just simply, Ritchie. He had been given a copy of Forty Weeks by a Catholic deacon friend of his: Patrick Logsdon. Their relationship went back to 1987 when Ritchie lived in Anthony House, a Catholic transitional home for addicts and former felons seeking a way back into society. The house was run by Deacon Pat and sponsored by the St. Vincent de Paul Society in the Diocese of ...

How to Really Study the Bible Looking for an enjoyable way to study the Bible by yourself or with friends and family? Tired of reading a passage of the Bible and finding that you’ve forgotten what you just read? Looking for a way to increase your attention and understanding during Bible study? You’re just seconds away from deeper engagement with the New Testament scriptures... Study the Bible by Taking Bible Quizzes After Every Chapter If you're like most people, you pay better attention and get more out of what you study when you know that you're going to take a quiz on it. This is why...

Every day we lose a little bit of something. So does the God of the resurrection have anything to say to our hurts? Was Christ’s resurrection a once-and-done thing, or is there hope for healing and restoration now? In Signs of Life, pastor and writer Stephanie Lobdell leads listeners into the grand story of God’s saving action and resurrection power. In candid and artful prose, Lobdell shares stories of her own depression, loss of confidence, and disillusionment with the church.

The Irrational Jesus addresses these issues and more. Integrating the insights of behavioral economists such as Dan Ariely, the gameful thinking of Jane McGonigal, and cutting-edge ideas from decision theory, Evers-Hood articulates a behavioral theology for fully human pastors of fully human congregations - a fresh perspective that will change how pastors and other church leaders see themselves, the institutions they serve, and the scriptural and theological tradition.

What do you do when it feels like God isn’t there―when the state of the world, our own suffering, or the struggles of those we know suggest that God is absent? When you’ve experienced soul-crushing silence from heaven, despite your fervent supplications? Looking at Habakkuk, Job, David, and Jesus, as well as reflecting on his own experience of deep suffering, Adam Mabry examines the art of lament―how to cry out to God in desperation from a place of faith and hope. At the end, there are practical suggestions for what you can do to keep faith even in times of darkness and doubt.

Over the last 25 years, pastors Angela Yousey and her husband Chris have hosted marriage conferences and provided biblical counseling for many couples. Their church, Spirit of Love Ministries, evolved from the many marriages they’ve helped. If you already feel the call to help build strong Christian marriages, learn how to fulfill that calling with What You Need to Know to Lead a Marriage Support Group.

Mark Meynell articulates a heart pain that most of us simply couldn't express. He connects strongly and immediately with fellow cave-dwellers.

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.