We can't always control what happens to us. But we can discover how to heal the hidden hurt it leaves behind.

If you're like many of us, you carry a weight of buried pain. Despite looking put together on the outside, you feel secretly fractured within. While you appear strong and resilient on the outside, inside a storm brews of all the ways you've been hurt or harmed. There's a constant churn of unprocessed feelings of shame, anger, grief, or loneliness. And your body tells the story of its struggles in a myriad of aches and ailments. Little by little, you find yourself becoming disconnected from who you truly are. Not knowing what to do with your suffering and fearing you'll be hurt again, you've learned to cope, to numb and suppress the ache within.

It doesn't have to be this way. In Healing What's Within, therapist and professor Chuck DeGroat invites you on a compassionate journey inward to return and retune to the life God created you to live. Along the way, you will discover how to:

• Gently consider and confront what's keeping you stuck and blocking the path to joy and flourishing
• Better understand the relationship between your body and your emotions
• Experience God as a compassionate witness to your trauma--and his unconditional kindness to wherever you find yourself
• Discover real rest and renewal as you reconnect with God, others, and yourself.

It's never too late to start healing. God's heart is always ready to help you find your way Home.

Die meeste mense beland die een of ander tyd in ’n net van ellende. Die planne wat jy gemaak het, het in duie gestort, en jou lewe val uitmekaar. Jy het jou lewensmaat verloor, of jou werk, of jou gesondheid het ingegee. Jy het die moed verloor om aan te hou lewe.

In die Christelike geloof is daar die troosryke boodskap van ’n net wat inderdaad gebreek het: Met die sterwe van Jesus is die toegang tot God vry gemaak vir almal. Die prys vir die skuld van die mensdom is betaal, sodat alle mense God te alle tye met vrymoedigheid kan nader. Die blydskap oor die gebreekte vangnet kan egter slegs ervaar word deur diegene wat weet van die net wat hulle gevange hou en waaruit hulle nie self kan ontsnap nie.

Alleen die nederige persoon kan opreg bid, en nederigheid is ook die gevolg van ’n gesonde gebedslewe.

Many of us end up in a net of misery at some point. The plans we made have collapsed, and our lives are falling apart. You have lost your partner, or your job, or your health has given in. You have lost the courage to keep living. A major crisis can, however, lead to inner growth and enrichment.

In our Christian faith there is the comforting message of a net that has indeed broken: With the death of Jesus, free access to God was made possible to all. The price for human guilt has been paid so that all people can always approach God with courage and boldness. But the joy of the broken net can only be experienced by those who know of and acknowledge the net that holds them captive, one from which they cannot escape themselves.

Only the humble can pray sincerely – and humility is the result of a healthy prayer life.

Often referred to as the "father of the modern faith movement," Hagin believed that Christians have an authority on Earth that we've never realized! Based on the Book of Ephesians, this classic has helped generations of believers learn about exercising authority; breaking the devil's power; and using weapons of spiritual warfare.

In this moving personal account of faith and fortitude, internationally ranked surfer Bethany Hamilton tells how she survived a shark attack that cost her arm--but not her spirit.

They say Bethany Hamilton has saltwater in her veins. How else could one explain the passion that drives her to surf? How else could one explain that nothing--not even the loss of her arm--could come between her and the waves? That Halloween morning in Kauai, Hawaii, Bethany responded to the shark's stealth attack with the calm of a girl with God on her side. Pushing pain and panic aside, she began to paddle with one arm, focusing on a single thought: "Get to the beach...." And when the first thing Bethany wanted to know after surgery was "When can I surf again?" it became clear that her spirit and determination were part of a greater story--a tale of courage and faith that this soft-spoken girl would come to share with the world.

Soul Surfer is a moving account of Bethany's life as a young surfer, her recovery after the attack, the adjustments she's made to her unique surfing style, her unprecedented bid for a top showing in the World Surfing Championships, and, most fundamentally, her belief in God. It is a story of girl power and spiritual grit that shows the body is no more essential to surfing--perhaps even less so--than the soul.

Kom Saam is spesiaal geskryf vir vroue wat inspirasie, wysheid en hoop nodig het vir hul lewensreis.

Ons dae is tot oorlopens toe vol met aktiwiteite, beplanning, besluite, krisisse en vrese. Hoe weet ons wat is die regte keuses as daar so baie is? Wat gebeur as ons verkeerde besluite neem en hoe hanteer ons die gevolge? Elke dag moet ons te midde van die gewoel koers kies en antwoorde ge-reed hê oor die lewe vir onsself en ander; en nie net ten opsigte van ons persoonlike- en werksverhoudinge nie, maar ook ons geloof. Gelukkig is daar ook vreugde, vriende en samesyn op die paaie van ons lewensreise – en ons betroubare, drie-enige God.

Hierdie dagstukkies nooi jou uit om teen jou eie pas Jesus Christus beter te leer ken, om te begryp hoe innig God jou lief het, en hoe naby Hy langs jou stap op jou lewenspad.

Christianity was born nearly 2000 years ago in ancient Palestine. It has shaped the course of human history. Yet historians still cannot say how it really began. How did a 1st-century Jew called Jesus manage to spark a new religion?

It is one of the biggest and most profound of all historical mysteries. This extraordinary book finally provides the answer. And it has been staring us in the face for over a century.

In our busy lives we often sideline prayer and spiritual practice, or wrap the subject up in a tangle of guilt-driven showmanship and ‘self-motivation’. Stripping away the jargon that we can often get caught up in, NAKED SPIRITUALITY presents the core concepts of prayer in a fresh and accessible way.

Brian D. McLaren has spent years working with these concepts in his own life and shares candidly his own experiences and insights as well as challenge in this very applicable book.

Using twelve words as a structure, he shows how we can connect with God in practical, doable and durable ways, and use that connection to serve others.

Quick answers to tough questions about Jesus' life, ministry, and divinity.

Is there archeological proof that Jesus existed? Did Jesus ever actually claim to be God? Is Jesus really the only way? There's a good chance that every Christian will be asked tough questions like these at some point in their lives, whether from combative skeptics, curious seekers, or even doubts in their own minds.

To help followers of Christ answer questions quickly and confidently, Josh and Sean McDowell adapted the wisdom from their apologetics classic Evidence That Demands a Verdict into an accessible resource that provides answers to common questions about Jesus.

Evidence For Jesus answers these questions and more:

• Is there evidence that Jesus was real?
• Did Jesus ever actually claim to be God?
• What makes Jesus unique from other religious figures?
• Is Christianity a copycat religion?
• What does the Old Testament teach about the coming Messiah?
• Did Jesus really rise from the dead?
• Why does the resurrection of Jesus matter?

Evidence for Jesus will equip brand new believers and lifelong Christians alike with time-tested rebuttals to defend their faith in Jesus against even the harshest critics.

VRYGEKOOP is 'n spannigsvolle verhaal wat jou gaan meesleur op 'n emosionele jaagtog gevul met hartseer, hoop, vrees en liefde.

Deur alles sal jy verstom staan oor God se grootheid.

Padre Pio was well known during his lifetime as a spiritual director to many souls all over the world. What if you, too, could receive his guidance and counsel? You will find just that in the treasures of his letters, written about 100 years ago to his spiritual directors and to his spiritual daughters.

Dearest Soul offers spiritual guidance for every soul in Padre Pio's own words, drawn from those letters. This book illustrates his journey as a prophet of our time, as one who is so similar and yet so different from us. Fr. John Aurilia, OFM Cap., who served as Padre Pio's secretary in 1967, shows us the human side of a difficult saint.

Padre Pio is a great master in guiding us through life, and we love him because he was one of us, a person full of fears, conflicts, joy, pain, success, discouragement, and hope. Most of all, he was a man of prayer and contemplation, which overshadowed and gave support to all his other gifts. Padre Pio faced many challenges in his spiritual journey and, in doing so, taught us how to make our journey.

This groundbreaking walk through Scripture by former physician and carpenter Dr. Matthew Sleeth makes the convincing case that trees reveal more about God and faith than you ever imagined.

Fifteen years ago, Matthew Sleeth believed that science and logic held the answers to everything. But when tragedy struck, he opened the Bible for the first time and was surprised to find that God chose to tell the gospel story through a trail of trees.

There’s a tree on the first page of Genesis, in the first psalm, on the first page of the New Testament, and on the last page of Revelation. The Bible’s wisdom is referred to as a tree of life. Every major biblical character and every major theological event has a tree marking the spot. A tree was the only thing that could kill Jesus—and the only thing Jesus ever harmed.

Reforesting Faith is the rare book that builds bridges by connecting those who love the Creator with creation and those who love creation with the Creator.

Join Dr. Sleeth as he explores the wonders of life, death, and rebirth through the trail of trees in Scripture. Once you discover the hidden language of trees, your walk through the woods—and through Scripture—will never be the same.

The essential companion book for #1 New York Times bestseller The 5 Love Languages®

You want to be able to love effectively and truly feel loved in return. The 5 Love Languages® workbook provides the sure steps to meaningful, relational connection. This workbook provides lessons—designed for individuals, couples, or small groups—focused on the invaluable love languageTM content. It includes interactive questions, quizzes, charts, and diagrams—all aimed at helping you better express love and identify areas for development.

Loving well for the long haul is a challenge. How can we ensure deep, growing relationships amid the demands, conflicts, and even boredom of everyday life? Combine the insights of The 5 Love Languages® with this practical, interactive workbook for deeper levels of joy and intimacy!

’n Storieryke wandeling deur plaashuisgange, landerye wat reg en ryp is vir oes en God se drome van oorvloed vir ons lewens.

Caitlin Henderson vertel allerhande verhale oor alles van steekse trekkers tot haar waarnemings oor ’n eens vaal huwelik wat nou floreer, en alles en nog wat tussenin. Sy verweef haar staaltjies met God se Woord en leer ons hoe om verlossing in ons eie stories raak te sien. Selfs al woon jy in die stad en nie iewers op die platteland soos Caitlin nie, sal jy aanklank vind by haar interessante, en somtyds lawwe stories. Die universele lesse en waarhede daarin spreek tot die hart van elkeen wat waarlik nader aan God wil leef.

In Geanker in geloof verken ons bybelse waarhede deur die oë van ’n boer se vrou. Of jy nou jaag om die kinders by die skool te kry, hard werk om jou eie besigheid op die been te bring, of rustig deur die weivelde van jou eie stukkie grond stap, dáár kan jy hoop kweek en vreugde vind.

Chosen as one of the Best Spiritual Books of 2002 by Spirituality & Health

Beloved Buddhist teacher and poet Thich Nhat Hanh offered the world much-needed words of calming wisdom in his previous book, Anger-a coast-to-coast bestseller in both hardcover and paperback.

Now, in a book both timely and timeless, he tackles a subject that has been contemplated by Buddhist monks and nuns for twenty-five hundred years-and an eternal mystery that touches us all: What is death? Through Zen parables, guided meditations, and personal stories, he explodes the traditional myths of how we live and die. Even more, Thich Nhat Hanh shows us a way to live a life unfettered by fear.

God is in control—always.

The world is hurting, and people are living in fear. We want to feel the comfort of God’s arms wrapped around us, but with so much uncertainty, how do we trust in Him?

Heidi Baker interviewed a number of courageous believers, asking them what challenges they have overcome with God’s help. Inspired by their resilience, trust, tenacity, and joy, Heidi recounts the extraordinary true stories of men and women who fixed their eyes on Jesus and never gave up in God’s Got This.

Heidi also vulnerably shares some of her deepest fears and most difficult experiences, revealing how she, too, learned to overcome life’s trials through faith in God and trust in His Word.

Let this collection of powerful stories move you and remind you that no matter what storms you face, God’s got this.

Stop wondering what your dreams and visions mean - and start living the meanings!

The Divinity Code to Understanding your Dreams and Visions is a Bible-based guide to dream interpretation that reveals the mysteries of the Kingdom of Heaven.

With this set of Master keys, you can unlock the unseen realm! Led by the Holy Spirit, you can manifest God’s Kingdom on earth through Jesus Christ by knowing what your dreams and visions mean.

The Divinity Code to Understanding your Dreams and Visions contains:

• The most extensive Christian dream dictionary on the market (with Scripture support).
• An important dictionary of names and places.
• A critical chapter on counterfeit interpretations by the occult.
• 101 interpreted dreams providing credible evidence.
• A fascinating metaphor dictionary.

Facing obstacles? Feeling stuck? Transitioning into a new season of life? Let this seasoned broadcast journalist-turned-preacher help you find your poise when your red-light moments arrive.

From childhood, we are trained to associate the color red with negative and even dangerous situations. To grow spiritually, however, pastor Elictia Hart insists we must redefine our responses to red situations. With highlights from her glamorous career as a broadcast journalist for FOX, ESPN, and Entertainment Tonight, along with a balanced look into the lives of beloved heroes in the Bible, Elictia Hart explains how our "red moments" can become "green lights" for trusting God and embracing our divine destiny.

Every television reporter knows when the red light is on, you are on. Red means go. Playing off this insider phrase, Elictia Hart-now a wife, mother, and pastorpassionately shares how God transformed the red flags in her life into victorious banners for personal growth, a deeper faith, and a richer sense of her purpose for his kingdom.

Life is not whatever will be, will be. It’s what you say it is! Words are the most powerful force in the universe, and you can release this ultimate creative power in your life by your words.

In this classic book first published in 1976, bestselling author and renowned faith teacher Charles Capps lays a biblical foundation for the power of words—both God’s and yours. The heavens and the earth were created as God released His power by the spoken word. In the beginning, God said, “Light be!” and light was. God planned for you to do the same. God’s Word spoken from your mouth and conceived in your heart becomes a spiritual force that releases His ability in your world.

In The Tongue: A Creative Force, Charles Capps lays out straight-forward, Scripture-based teaching to help you:

• Recognize the power in your tongue
• Align your words with God’s
• Activate creative power in you

As you speak faith-filled words into your situations, your words will position you to receive God’s best in every area of your life!

Get Your Foundation Right—Then Build Toward the Sky!

A building contractor has a top priority every time he begins a construction project: to get the foundation right. He knows that’s the key to the stability and endurance of the structure he is building. If his crew lays the foundation wrong, the rest of the building might ultimately look good—but it will always have problems and will possibly never fulfill its purpose for being constructed in the first place.

That same principle is true as you build your life in Christ. You will never build strong or last long in your quest to fulfill what God has put you on the earth to accomplish unless you first focus on laying your spiritual foundation on the rock-solid truths of His Word.

In this book, author Rick Renner provides the scriptural “mortar and brick” that defines the six fundamental doctrines listed in Hebrews 6:1,2—precisely the ingredients you need to lay a sound and stable foundation for the structure called your life in Christ.

Do you recognize a need to fortify your foundation? If so, you’re holding a mighty tool in your hands right now that will help you do just that. The rich truths found within these pages will strengthen your foundation so it can hold you steady and stable as your life grows into a mighty edifice that displays God’s glory and power—just as He has always intended!

Everyone has problems. They may be issues in our relationships, finances, mental and emotional health, physical sickness, and the list goes on. But throughout more than 45 years of studying God’s Word, she has learned how to find the answer for every problem you face in the Bible, and she wants to share it with you.

In Overcoming Every Problem: 40 Promises from God's Word to Strengthen you through Life's Greatest Challenges, Joyce takes you through 40 promises in God’s Word that can give you the ultimate wisdom you need when challenges or difficulties come your way. No matter how big or how deep the pain of your situation may be or how long it’s been affecting you, you’ll be encouraged and inspired to trust God for better days ahead.

Join Joyce on your journey to discover and put God’s promises to work in your life, so you can overcome every problem you must face!

When life’s problems weigh you down, it’s time to stop and focus on Jesus. Remember that no problem you face today is beyond His power to help you!

During Jesus’ time on earth He gave His followers many life-changing promises and teachings for living in line with God’s commands. This year-long devotional explores these words of Jesus and helps you reflect on how you can apply His truths to your daily life.

The more you get to know the loving Savior, the more you’ll love Him and find peace in His presence. Immerse yourself in His words through these 366 devotions and hear what He wants to say to you.

Learn how to give voice to your changing needs and acknowledge your growth. The Power in Surrender teaches you to refuse the burden of bearing it all alone, allowing you to release the power within you.

In a world that constantly bombards us with expectations and distractions, it's easy to lose sight of who we truly are. We're often overwhelmed by other people's projections of how we should feel, act, or respond. But imagine harnessing the power to be your authentic self, free from judgment and full of courage.

The Power in Surrender by Sarah Jakes Roberts, New York Times bestselling author of Woman Evolve and Power Moves, will inspire you with 100 ways to seize courage, conquer doubt, and yield to God's plan. When your life is filled with noise, you need to find the strength to be unapologetically you. With her signature warmth and wisdom Sarah Jakes Roberts helps you strip away external pressures and reconnect with your true self in Christ. A life where you are free to live, love, and grow without judgment or fear is waiting for you, if you will only step into it!

You will learn principles to activate the most powerful version of yourself and be guided in presenting your authentic self to the world. The Power in Surrender will help you:

• Seize Courage: Learn to face life's challenges with bravery and faith, guided by Sarah's empowering words
• Conquer Doubt: Overcome your uncertainties and insecurities by tapping into the principles of truth and humility
• Yield to God's Plan: Discover the freedom that comes from surrendering to God's love and purpose for your life
• Unleash Authentic Power: Understand the strength that lies in being yourself, without the need for external validation

Take hold of the life you have been dreaming of—the one filled with purpose and courage that flows from being your true self in Christ—and let these 100 encouraging and uplifting devotions propel you to become your authentic self.

In the last several years, our world has vastly increased its awareness of mental health issues. Today, one in five people meet the criteria for mental illness each year, and Christians are not immune. Those struggling Christians often reach out to the church for support.

With Martin Luther on Mental Health: Practical Advice for Christians Today, Stephen Saunders, a professor of clinical psychology, provides readers with a resource to support their congregation to address those in need. Just because mental health is discussed more today doesn't mean it's something new. Martin Luther published Letters of Spiritual Consolation far before the study of psychology was around as we know it today. It covered issues such as anxiety and depression and even how to care for friends, family, and oneself.

In his book, Saunders assures readers that Luther's advice on thinking and behavior has big parallels to modern mental health treatment. Luther's kind, compassionate, prescient advice to those under emotional distress is widely applicable today. Pastors, teachers, and leaders alike will gain a greater understanding of and ability to support those struggling with their mental health.

The current meta crisis--hastening authoritarianism, regional wars, the cost of living crisis, climate collapse, and the Sixth Extinction--confronts Christ followers with trenchant injustice throughout the world. Our context is a moment of prophetic invitation. How can Christians, especially generationally privileged disciples, live out Christ's radical invitation to act justly, love mercifully, and live into authentic wholeness among the marginalized and oppressed, rather than subscribing to faith in Christ from a position of power?

In South Africa, for example our story is one of longed-for reparation, to restore what has been stolen and repair what has been broken by apartheid. In our opportunity to heal our wounded history, there is a role for winsome stories, of successes and failures among Christians, who are finding ways into deeper faith--stories of engagement with injustice, trauma, and grief, and discovering with Christ pathways into authentic wholeness.

Here, five South African writers integrate autobiography, theology, philosophy, and spirituality, in the hope that our stories may resource faith communities worldwide, and especially the young, who are radically integrating their lives to the pattern of Jesus's justice, grief, and wholeness, to bear peace in a disintegrating world.