Why do some people overreact emotionally to normal life stresses? Have you ever felt as if your emotions are suddenly raging out of control and you seem powerless to do anything about it? Many people live with debilitating emotional upheaval and it hurts their health, their relationships and even their walk with God. They are looking feverishly for freedom and relief, yet often experience frustration and misunderstanding in the attempt. Strong Winds and Crashing Waves helps people understand the lingering effects of past traumatic wounding and provides the wounded with a pathway to freedom through the healing touch of Jesus Christ. Sharing from his own experience with post traumatic stress disorder,Terry Wardle writes candidly about the nature of deep emotionalstruggle and helps readers encounter the transforming Christ in the memories of past traumatic events.

Relational Holiness offers insight and evidence for understanding the theology of holiness by focusing on love - the core of God's nature and character - and describes how God invites us to share in a life of divine love. Thomas Oord and Michael Lodahl present this new paradigm for sanctification in a relevant and understandable style that is engaging and insightful, especially for the post-modern generation. '...Communicating holiness in relational categories and making holiness understandable today are the two passions that inspire these imaginative theologians. With insightful originality they propose that love is the core notion of holiness. Every believer's life can be enriched with this candid contemporary dialog about the holy life.' -Dr. Jerry Porter General Superintendent for the Church of the Nazarene 'This study calls us to center our understanding and practice of Christian holiness where [John] Wesley did - in the love of God and neighbor. It also highlights Wesley's wisdom about the vital role of the spiritual practices in nurturing and shaping this love. It is a welcome contribution to recent efforts to appreciate and revitalize the tradition in which we stand.' -Randy L. Maddox Professor at Seattle Pacific University

The good news about being at our wits' end is that God meets us there.

To be human is to spend some time at our wits' end―in confusion, desperation, pain, and fear. In that difficult place, we long for a tangible, visible sign that God hears our cries and is actively working for good in our lives. But all too often, faulty thinking erodes our faith and alters our beliefs, causing us to ask;

• If He loves me so much, why do I hurt so much?
• Am I being punished? I thought I was forgiven.
• Why is faith so hard? What if I don't have enough?
• Why does God allow suffering?

In "God at Your Wits' End," Marilyn Meberg helps us cut through the mental clutter and confusion that lead to faulty thinking and shaky faith. She tenderly acknowledges our trials by revealing her own wits'-end experiences; then she points the way to rescue and respite by sharing the scriptural truths of God's enduring love and sovereign power.

Leadership Lessons from a Biblical Great

Fast-paced change presents new challenges for leaders, but biblical principles about leadership and relationships are timeless.

Nowhere is this more evident than in the life of David. Who's Got Your Back? examines the leadership lessons we can learn from David's relationships with friends, family, and foes. You'll learn how to apply these lessons by answering the questions for development at the end of each chapter.

Perfect for individuals, leadership teams, and small groups, you'll discover timeless wisdom valuable for leaders today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Tithing. Not many people want to talk about it, right? It's just money, isn't it? It's personal. In this economy, who has the means to tithe? People have budgets that barely cover bills, let alone giving money to a church.In The Tithing Principle, Tom Felder shares stories from those who tithe, the sacrifices they've made, and the blessings they've received. Stories by everyday people encourage others to be generous and consistent in their giving. This book will inspire, lead, and reveal the controversies concerning tithing and its deeper effects on the soul.

Do you have the courage...the faith...the fire?
Loving the world like God does involves extreme sacrifice. Living the passionate, courageous life Jesus challenged us all to live also has radical effects, demonstrated in these 366 true accounts of fellow believers from around the world:
A Christian claims the names of God at knifepoint -- and lives to tell about it. . .
Prayer revives a coma victim, in defiance of village witch doctors. . .
A former Muslim finds forgiveness in the Jesus she denied. . .
Prayerwalking college students lay a foundation for spiritual revival in West Africa . . .
If you're bored with your comfort-fit Christianity, if you're ready for God to shake you awake, then take the challenge. Find out in these pages what on earth God is doing in your generation. . .and discover your role in making a difference in the world.

Discover the transforming power of God as Father, Deliverer and Healer. Extravagant Love The Bible talks about being "rooted and established in love," but what does that really mean? Derek Prince helps you grasp, maybe for the first time, the boundless love of the Father. You will enjoy a new dimension of responding to God's extravagant love for you. The Divine Exchange Find out what really happened on the cross, when God visited on Jesus the evil due to you, in order to make available to you the good that was due to Jesus. Lay hold of an incredible concept, with many applications to your day-to-day life, that too many believers miss! Who Is the Holy Spirit? Prince unfolds the main aspects of the identity, gifts and nature of the Holy Spirit and shows you how to maintain a vital relationship with this omnipresent Friend and Guide. Life's Bitter Pool Turn disappointments into God's appointments. Join Moses at the bitter waters of Marah, and discover how strikingly applicable the story is for you today, regardless of the disappointment you are facing. Fatherhood Learn to relate to the Father in a remarkable new way. You will gain a greater sense of identity, self-worth and security, and a better understanding of how our relationship with God is the perfect model for fatherhood on earth. From Curse to Blessing Prince describes the nature of blessings and curses, how they operate and how you can recognize if a curse is at work in your life. Experience freedom from the struggles you thought you had to live with!

Holiness is a priceless gift from God that most people

never unwrap. In his trademark clear, compassionate

approach, best-selling author Derek Prince reveals the

beauty and power of holiness. He explains that as we seek

holiness, we will understand how deeply our holy God

loves us and be continually drawn closer to Him.

Join Derek for an adventure into holiness as you discover

How God predestined you to be holy

What holiness is and what it is not

God's provisions to bring you into His holiness

How to apply God's promises and "participate" in His

divine nature

How to become what God created you to be

The practical outworking of holiness in your life

How holiness enables you to fulfill your calling from

God

'Personally, having been married to a pastor's wife for 50 years, I do not believe those who hold the position of clergy wife can ever receive too much encouragement or enlightenment. Donna Alder has a book full of just that--affirmation and guidance for those who are called a pastor's wife.'--H.B. London, Jr.Vice President, Church and ClergyFocus on the FamilyUnrealistic expectations. Feelings of inadequacy. Guarded friendships. A fishbowl existence. Loneliness.A woman can excel when she examines frustrations and puts them into eternal perspective. Alder relays advice mined from the experience of thousands to bring you When the Pastor Is Your Husband. She shares real-life stories to come alongside those considering, anticipating, and engaged in life as ministry wives.Like a good friend whose company is cherished when life is filled with challenges, this book reveals down-to-earth, readable encouragements through each chapter.

Is there any way to avoid sin in my life? Does God cause everything that happens to me? Could I lose my salvation? Will I find proof of God's existence in the Bible? Why was Satan allowed to tempt Adam and Eve? Do you have a mature, bible-based understanding of these and other fundamental issues at the heart of the Christian faith? Through a straightforward question and answer approach, Richard S. Taylor explains basic Christian beliefs in What Every Christian Ought to Know . This book will help you grow in your spiritual life as you follow the command to 'be transformed by the renewing of your mind' (Rom. 12: 2).

Christians of all traditions have long regarded the writings of Tom Wright as a rich source of guidance for living faithfully in today's world. His bestselling books, including Simply Christian, Simply Jesus, and Surprised by Hope, have inspired and encouraged millions all over the world. Now, whether you are new to Wright's books or already a fan, you can draw on their wisdom each day with On Earth as In Heaven. A devotional book to take you through the entire year, it offers a thoughtful selection of 365 daily meditations that feature short passages from his classic works. The devotions begin on Easter Day, the first day of new creation, and then follow the seasons of the Christian year to end with a second Easter and the invitation to begin again. Reflecting on the biblical themes of beauty, power, spirituality, justice, truth, freedom and love, these daily meditations will invigorate and sustain you as you cultivate a Christ-like life 'on earth as in heaven'. Presented in a beautiful hardback, this 365 devotional is a book to cherish and return to time and again for anyone looking for daily encouragement and inspiration. It is an ideal gift for any fan of Tom Wright's books, and also makes a perfect introduction to his writers for new readers. Drawing on the very best of Tom Wright's wisdom and guidance, On Earth as in Heaven is a devotional that will equip you to live faithfully and joyfully, growing closer to Jesus every single day.

God thinks you can do anything--do you believe it? As women, we tend to shoulder the burdens of our family, friends and work--not to mention the heaviness of world events. As a result, we often feel overwhelmed, stuck, full of fear, believing we are never enough. We unknowingly build walls that hinder us from thriving in who God created us to be. Sharing from her own story, author Krissy Nelson helps you identify the twelve most common walls that hold women back. Diving into biblical stories and truth, she gives you the spiritual and practical tools to see those walls come crashing down, rediscover a vibrant life of joy and move forward from weary survival to daily revival through Jesus. You were created to flourish in any storm or season of life. It's time to break down your barriers and step confidently into all God has for you. "Krissy's authenticity, coupled with truth, will chart a course for you to discover who you are in Him."--DR. MELODYE HILTON, leadership consultant and executive coach

Unless she can trust God's love to cast out her fears, Ada may lose the heart of a good man.

Ada Wentworth, a young Bostonian, journeys to Hickory Ridge, Tennessee, in the years following the Civil War. Alone and nearly penniless following a broken engagement, Ada accepts a position as a lady's companion to the elderly Lillian Willis, a pillar of the community and aunt to the local lumber mill owner, Wyatt Caldwell. Ada intends to use her millinery skills to establish a hat shop and secure her future.

Haunted by unanswered questions from her life in Boston, Ada is most drawn to two townsfolks: Wyatt, a Texan with big plans of his own, and Sophie, a mulatto girl who resides at the Hickory Ridge orphanage. Ada's friendship with Sophia attracts the attention of a group of locals seeking to displace the residents of Two Creeks, a "colored" settlement on the edge of town. As tensions rise, Ada is threatened but refuses to abandon her plan to help the girl.

When Lillian dies, Ada is left without employment or a place to call home. And since Wyatt's primary purpose for staying in Hickory Ridge was to watch over his aunt, he can now pursue his dream of owning Longhorns in his home state of Texas.

With their feelings for each other growing, Ada must decide whether she can trust God with her future and Wyatt with her heart.