God loves us and wants us to love Him, each other, and ourselves. God never intended anyone to be victimized, and it is important that we love and respect ourselves, holding ourselves in high regard. Domestic violence is sin, and violent interactions break the greatest commandments. Violence is incompatible with love, and that s why it is important to embrace God s word to find out exactly what it says to us about God s love. Furthermore, we know the Holy Spirit neither produces nor condones abuse, for love and gentleness are Fruit of the Spirit according to Galatians. We are precious to Him. We are valuable to God, and His sacrifice for us proves that. No matter what we have been told, what experiences we have had, what mistakes we have made, God loves us and wants us to be loved. We do not have to labor in an arena God never intended for us to labor in, He wants us to be free. If you are in a relationship that threatens your mental and physical health, your soul and your temple, seek guidance and strength from a God who knows your struggle. He is ready to deliver you because you have dwelt long enough on this mountain.

This book is an autobiography of my life. In the Life speaks about how I got into the trap of being in a lesbian lifestyle. I speak of the trials and triumps in my life which lead to this decision. Homosexuality is very accepted today in this world while; God's word still remains the same today, yesterday, and forever more. I believe that God has layed on my heart for me to help others that struggle in this area. Remember, the enemy comes to dismantle, and disrupt your destiny through your mind and misinformation. Also, our toungue plays a very important role in our life because, we shape our life through our words. Everyone needs help and encouragement along the way to their journey. You life is not in vain No You have a purpose I have been placed on this earth to help others through my experiences. My hope is that someone will press their way to success. In sharing my experiences, I hope to inspire each and every one of you You can come out of traps and experience freedom. Don't stay there Climb your way out The light will shine again

A journey of disturbing events as seen through the eyes of a adult when she was a child.

"In Progressive Solution Prayers for Fruitfulness and Fulfillment," author Dr. Pauline Walley-Daniels shows you it is possible to transform your prayer life, improve your prayer language, and be connected with the Holy Spirit to facilitate a deeper relationship with God.

Walley-Daniels discusses the common problems people face in everyday life, and she provides strategic solutions-with the aid of Scripture-based intercessory and warfare prayers-that instruct you how to approach the throne of God in a focused and strategic manner. She shows you how to apply different types of prayers to specific issues relating to you and your loved ones in order to achieve results with prayer topics ranging from situations concerning your progressiveness in the natural, spiritual, and secular realms to the realm of relationships.

"Progressive Solution Prayers for Fruitfulness and Fulfillment" also teaches you to pray effectively to uproot curses and evil seeds that have been planted. It provides you with the wisdom to break through any evil, and it demonstrates how to offer effective prayers that transform problems into lifetime solutions.

Presenting practical principles, Walley-Daniels helps you gain a deeper understanding of the different types of prayers, and she helps you discover the power and purpose of prayer for personal fulfillment.

In 'Taking Your Life to the Next Level' Jimi offers unique insights that will help readers live a fulfilled life on a daily basis. In order to live the God-kind of life, you must possess divine wisdom, which will lead you to make wise decisions in life. This book will inspire and motivate you to live with more faith, divine love, peace, hope, and joy. Jimi reveals seven simple yet crucial principles that when understood will help you become all that God has formed you to be. The author uses down-to-earth analogies which help you to easily understand his messages, and supports them with biblical scriptures. The text contains personal testimonies that will inspire and uplift you. In 'Taking Your Life to the Next Level' Jimi addresses topics such as depending on God and not on men, opening your spiritual eyes, the power of loving God and men, securing your God-given destiny, and the benefits of always thanking God for the good and bad times. As you practice Jimi's easy-to-understand principles, you will be amazed at how colorful and stress free your life will become.

Designed to help those who have suffered from sexual damage or sexual abuse and for those who are called to minister to them. It will give you an understanding of how God created us for covenant sexuality and how sexual imprinting affects us. It will build your faith in that the same God who created you as a sexual being can also restore your sexuality. This book contains chapters on different topics followed by correlating assignments. They will help you get in touch with the Lord and His healing power. It also gives guidelines on how we can protect our children's future. There is nothing more damaging than a child being violated sexually. We must protect our children. My prayer is that the anointing of God heals, transforms and restores your sexuality as you work through this book. While counseling and ministering to individuals, I have seen God do miracles in this area and believe the same power can be released through this material.

"The Journey of a Christian Counselor" is written for the individual who feels drawn by the Holy Spirit to counsel, with or without formal training in the profession. It is a story within a story, a chronology of the spiritual and professional journey of a young woman searching for the meaning of a vision that she saw at the birth of her son. This vision changed her life, but it was not until the brutal death of her son that she gained the courage to release the vision and accept its purpose in her life.

In this book, eight brief scenarios about nine imaginary people will be presented. Even though the individuals will not have been modeled after anyone in particular, their intent will be to mirror what many people in this world consider to be the very important issues of this life. The point that will be made with each scenario, however, is that every person NO MATTER WHAT will someday die. Therefore, if there is such a thing as an afterlife and if that afterlife lasts forever, then rational intelligent human beings to be rational and intelligent should be at least a little bit concerned about that life after death. While the topics of this book are very serious, playful names have been used to describe the type of each person being discussed. For example, scenario one is about Abercrombie Gotitall. With a name like that, it should be obvious that he is very successful. Scenario two is about Barking Godislove. His main claim is that a loving God would never impose eternal condemnation on anyone. Scenario three is about Causing Imsogood. She believes that it is very important to be a good person and to be involved in positive civic causes. Scenario four is about Doing Moregoodthanbad. Neither saint nor devil is what seems to be most important to him. Scenario five is about Eternity Doesnotexist. Eternity tends to rely on the so-called smart people in this world to let her know the truth about the afterlife. Scenario six is about Foolish Religionisforothers. When he considers the costs of a favorable afterlife, he cannot bring himself to make WHAT HE THINKS are the necessary lifestyle changes to have it. Scenario seven is about Goober Faithshallow. She had repeated a template type of prayer for salvation as a young girl. Then, throughout her whole life, she had counted on that one prayer to get her into heaven once on the other side of the grave. Finally, scenario eight is about Hadnut and Ioline Truefaith. Of the nine people discussed, those are the two that got everything right. In the first two chapters, the first seven scenarios will be presented. The people will be introduced in chapter one and their eternal destiny will be discussed in chapter two. That chapter will also explain why each of them had ended up as they had. In chapter three, a discussion will be presented about what it will be like to die lost. In chapter four, the importance of seeking the Lord with all of one's heart will be emphasized. That chapter will conclude with an introduction and discussion of Hadnut and Ioline Truefaith and their four children. The first part of chapter five will emphasize that Christian people are forgiven but not perfect. That part of the chapter will address some of the difficulties that some of them have faced and some of their clear shortcomings. The second part of the chapter will talk about what it means to DIE SAVED. The Bible does not talk much about that topic. But from what is available, a person can at least know if paradise is located UP or DOWN. From the first page to the last page of this book, the entire intent has been to exalt Jesus. He is the Lord. He is the one that died on the cross so that people CAN come to the Him by faith. Therefore, the whole desire and purpose is to encourage each person to seek Him with all of his or her heart. It is to encourage each person to commit to Him and to trust in Him. It is to encourage each person to enter into a personal relationship with the Creator of everything. Jesus has made all things available and all things possible to every person that will come to Him by faith.

About This Book This book, Dazzling Secrets For Despondent Saints deals with the positive side of overcoming depression from a decidedly Christian, biblical perspective. It deals with topics and concerns such as: What is the best remedy for depression? How can a Christian maintain a life of joy and victory? What are the causes of depression? How to stay in harmony with God. How to recognize when you are overreaching The relationship between obedience and happiness How to help others who may be hurting. Accepting yourself and others. The power of loving relationships. Turning God's promises into reality.

Many people consider themselves Christians but are not sure they're going to heaven. Do you know how to help them, how to answer their questions, how to pray for them as well as how to pray with them so they will know how God really forgives, not how they think He does? Always Ready features dozens of examples of real people who have been led out of their confusion to genuine faith in Christ.

"More than ever, pastors and serious Christian lay people need the message and challenge of this book. It flows easily from the heart and life of one who has walked the pathway of following the mandate of Jesus to take His message to the hurting, the sick, the wounded, the lonely, the confused of this world. It will send a sensitive pastor to his knees to ask God for a burning heart, and he will share that with the flock committed to his care. Ronald Hotrum has spoken his heart...a heart that has lived every moment of this Christ-honoring record."

--Robert L. Morris

Professor, Greek, Bible, biblical and pastoral theology

Bethel College, Mishawaka, Indiana

"I recommend this book to every Christian who is seriously interested in sharing their faith with pre-Christians and making a difference in Kingdom expansion. The book, Are You Ready? is, by far, the most helpful one I have read on how to pray and the need to clearly understand and articulate forgiveness. Pastor Hotrum's personal stories and experiences of leading people to Christ will keep you motivated to read more. This book is a simple treasure in assisting the Church to more effectively bring in the Harvest "

--Dr. J. Dale Erbele

Director of Harvest Ministries of the Evangelical Church

This book combines traditional Christian practices, such as prayer, reading scripture, fasting, and meditation in conjunction with the insights of a powerful counseling theory grounded in the insight that our beliefs largely cause our emotions and behaviors. It is appropriate for psychotherapists working with Christian clients, pastoral counselors, clergy, and lay care givers. Individuals wanting to learn more about how Christian teachings can be incorporated into psychotherapy may find this book informative. The book is a print version of two Kindle version books combined, one by the same title as this book and the other Dynamic Prayer to Heal Your Deeply Painful Emotions and Reach Your Spiritual Goals].

In this extensive and vividly presented study, Mr. Hanhardt provides a model of how the spiritual life emerges at times of change and suffering in our lives. He presents a new view of ancient structures in the human psyche-the relationships that are our greatest gifts and that emerge into the realm of the spiritual. This study is based upon decades of research into multiple traditions but fully relies on the description of the most powerful healing structures we have, which are found in each member of the Christian Trinity. To achieve the goal of the growth of love, the ultimate purpose of human suffering, we must invite God into the process.

This book is designed for all who are involved in the healing process and is written in a language that is both accessible to the general public and also challenging of the traditional training and practice of psychotherapists and counselors. Mr. Hanhardt also presents throughout the book many techniques and structured self-studies and meditations for healing for clients and seekers who are directing their own healing process.

If you are a survivor of childhood sexual abuse in search of real healing, this book is for you

Both a personal workbook and a group study guide, "SOAR" walks with you through the four major steps of moving from silence to healing: S - Shattering the Silence O - Overcoming Lies A - Accepting Freedom R - Reaching Out

In the seven sessions of this workbook companion to Hush: Moving from Silence to Healing after Childhood Sexual Abuse, Nicole helps you apply her teachings to your own personal circumstances and connects you with the support of a trusted group of survivors. By purchasing this book you will be given access to all of the SOAR group session videos, hosted by Nicole and featuring the inspiring stories of other survivors who have broken the silence and taken courageous steps forward on their healing journey by becoming part of this special community.

Join Nicole and other survivors of sexual abuse as you find the keys to unlock the chains that have bound you to your painful past. Now is the time you find the freedom to SOAR

The Chinese have a symbol for crisis, which means both danger and opportunity. People in crisis, whether self-inflicted or externally caused, provides for the person and those they touch just such an opportunity. In this very practical book by Dr. Stan DeKoven, a counselor for over 30 years, the essential steps to help someone process through to a healthy resolution of crisis are presented. Topics include: A biblical view of crisis Dealing with loss The A B C D's of crisis management Facing and preventing suicide .... and much more. Dr. Stan DeKoven is the Founder and President of Vision International University. After many years as a successful Christian family counselor, he expanded the work of Dr. Ken Chant into a dynamic university program with colleges in over 120 nations around the world. Dr. DeKoven is the author of more than 35 books and numerous study guides in counseling, leadership and practical theology.

The last days of the apocalypse are already upon us, but most people don't know it. Author Louis A. Kelsch, a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, reveals that the last days are already here and will not be deterred. He explores the methods God will use to teach us repentance and how selected individuals will benefit others as events unfold. Christ will reign on Earth, and life will be restored to a true utopia.

He also considers the ways in which the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints looks exactly like the church that Christ once organized. Founded on the principle of revelation from God, it is a truly an original American church.

There are trying times ahead for the Latter-Day Saints, and if you're already a member of the church, your faith will be tested. But it will not be more than you can bear, and there will also be times of unspeakable joy. No matter what your faith, there's not much time left to start living a life that will free you from sin. Discover how to find the path to salvation with The Apocalypse Has Begun.

Continuing the extract from the Blog (http: //s201453435.onlinehome. Duane Andry us/); these are More Ravings of a Religious Fanatic. These topics are edgy--while maintaining spiritual accuracy--analyses of religious principles, practices and doctrine: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword. (Matthew 10:34) Our destination is this: Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: (Ephesians 6:14-17) These are tools to strengthen the thrust of the sword of the Spirit. However, you cannot just repeat what you read here; rather, you must also apply Scripture: Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. (1 John 4:1) Do not let circumstances push you to the point of accepting mediocrity in worship. Regardless of the challenge that faces you, stay strong in the Lord; keeping the example of the life of the apostle Paul in mind, as a reminder of the grace that allows us to overcome any contrary persuasion. And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong. (2 Corinthians 12:1-10)

Each and every one of us is driven by our past, present or the unseen future being (positive or negative) depending on the individual choices we make. "He who controls the past also controls the future". However, this book enlightens our mind, refreshes our thoughts, reshapes our behaviour and empowers us to take control over our past in order to create the future we desire. As you read this book, you will discover that it is to your benefit to let go of any past hurts, resentment, bitterness and disappointment and to depend on God who is able to turn your negative situation into positive. The future is only obtained by those who make positive decisions to rise above all limitations by renewing their mind with God's word The future is for those who see potential treasures in trash. The future is created by those who make demands on it and not those who just wish things will happen to them. Perhaps you have given up on yourself because nobody believed in you, trusted you again, or written you off from successful ventures. It does not matter how terrible your background was. Your future is brighter than you think. This book also gives you some biblical characters that were not qualified in the sight of men but God qualified them and used them greatly to fulfil their destiny, impacted the world and influenced the people around them. Jacob was a cheat, Peter had a temper, David had an affair, Noah got drunk, Jonah ran from God, Paul was a murderer, Gideon was insecure, Miriam was a gossip, Martha was a worrier, Thomas was a doubter, Sara was impatient, Elijah was moody, Moses stuttered, Zaccheus was short, Abraham was old, and Lazarus was dead. Now, what's YOUR excuse? Can GOD use you or not? GOD doesn't call the qualified, He qualifies the CALLED! Your background is not the ultimate. Nobody can stop you from getting to your destiny except you. God will definitely give you a Tomorrow that will surely make you forget your Yesterday. Let Go and let God take over.

An explosive autobiographical self help book offering Bible based practical advice to anyone suffering from depression, abuse, stress, addiction, chronic pain, PTSD, low self esteem and relationship difficulties. Not only for people contemplating suicide but for anyone struggling and for those who counsel them.

Managing Clergy Lives gives a unique insight into the everyday lives of Church of England parish priests. It examines how men and women priests manage their many and everyday commitments to God, the Church and their personal relationships. In a fast-changing world, Managing Clergy Lives shows how the vocational commitment of priests to their ordinal vows remains steadfast. For today's clergy, the ordained life means obedience, sacrifice and a loss of intimacy, embodied in spiritual self-discipline and the ultimate dedication of body and soul to God. Written by an Anglican Bishop (Peyton) in Dundee and a Senior Lecturer from Lancaster University (Gatrell), Managing Clergy Lives opens a window onto clergy households in terms of personal relationships, spirituality and work-home balance. Drawing upon in-depth interviews with 46 Area/Rural Deans, it reports their everyday experiences using their own words. The book reveals the stories behind the enduring commitment within the Church and gets behind the scenes in order to understand the staying power of men and women who are 'becoming priests' across a lifetime.

Allow yourself to let go, be healed and enjoy life again Forgiveness has often incorrectly been associated with negativity and weakness. It has even been said that it means agreeing with sin and hurt. Yet genuine forgiveness says: ''It hurt me. You hurt me. But I choose to let go, so I can be healed. I give you over to God.'' Dealing with forgiveness has been one of the most challenging issues of my life. Bitterness can cause deep wounds, which can steal your joy and make you ill. However, the good news is that deliverance is possible through forgiveness. Once I discovered the freedom of letting go, I regained my confidence, my abillity to enjoy life and the courage to love again. John 8:36: ''If the Son therefore shall make you free, you shall be free indeed.''

"My wife and I had filed for divorce when Chris shared the materials in this book. That was more than five years ago. Now we are not just married, we are living happily ever after."

-Tim Quintario, a happy husband

Statistics say that fifty-two percent of marriages end in divorce and that more than half the children in America do not have a father figure in their life.

This is a tragedy, but it's one that can be remedied one husband at a time-starting with you. In "21 Days to Happily Ever After," author Chris Broughton presents a twenty-one day program for Christian husbands centering on nine responsibilities designed to help strengthen marriages.

A compilation of lessons learned during Broughton's thirty-two years of marriage and fifteen years of ministering to marriages, this guide offers a series of biblical truths to help men become better leaders, providers, lovers, warriors, advocates, standard bearers, forgivers, reconcilers, and intercessors.

With engaging stories and appropriate analogies, "21 Days to Happily Ever After" communicates what God expects of every man and shows you how to apply these principles to everyday life in order to live happily ever after with your wife.

Many people make a profession of faith and sincerely desire to serve God, but there are struggles and strongholds in their lives, and it appears that there is no way out. Rooted and Grounded can help any person who desires to know and serve God walk through this journey; break free of strongholds, and enjoy all that God has planned for them.

It's like drinking multivitamins that will assist in several areas of growth, development, and maturity.