This second edition of Seeking and Soaring: Jewish Approaches to Spiritual Guidance and Development provides the opportunity to meet and learn from thirty-one spiritual guides, teachers and scholars from across the spectrum of Jewish practice. The field of Jewish spiritual guidance, (also called Jewish Spiritual Direction), is expanded through the addition of essays that illustrate sessions in progress and exploration of topics such as the power of incorporating ritual, authentic movement, Focusing, and experiences in nature.

Articles contributed by leading spiritual directors, scholars, and clergy: Zalman Schachter-Shalomi, Estelle Frankel, Barry Bub, Diane Elliot, Howard Cohen, Jill Hammer, David Daniel Klipper, Goldie Milgram, Shefa Gold, Carola de Vries Robles, Marcia Prager, Joyce Reinitz, Carol Rose, Melinda Ribner, Hanna Tiferet Siegel, Shulamit Fagan, Nadya Gross, Anne Brener, Chaya Gusfield, Shohama Harris Wiener, Ellen Kaufman Dosick, Ruth Gan Kagan, Howard Avruhm Addison, Elliot GInsburg, Rami Shapiro, Burt Jacobson, Mitchell Chefitz, Sandra Sarah Cohen, David Zaslow, Shawn Israel Zevit, Raachel Nathan Jurovics, Wayne Dosick.

Praise for Seeking and Soaring The rich and varied essays in this second edition address the needs and yearning of contemporary Jews. You will find much to nourish your soul and enrich your practice as you companion people at moments of suffering and joy. -Barbara E. Breitman, co-editor Jewish Spiritual Direction: An Innovative Guide from Traditional and Contemporary Sources

"Glows with Spirit. A must read for all who seek or teach about a meaningful life. The occasional Hebrew words are carefully explained. The profession of spiritual direction is enriched with the publication of Seeking and Soaring." -Dale T. Irvin, President, New York Theological Seminary

"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.

The traditional Catholic Church views true celibacy as a gift from God. But today's reality paints a much different picture. In "Sex, Celibacy, and Priesthood, " the Most Rev. Lou A. Bordisso reviews the research on sexual activity and celibacy among Catholic priests. Featuring heart-wrenching, anonymous, and candid self-disclosures about the sexual behaviors of heterosexual, gay, and bisexual priests, Bordisso explores the meaning of celibacy in accordance with Roman Catholic Church teachings, doctrine, and canon law. "Sex, Celibacy, and Priesthood" provides an honest and frank study of current perspectives on celibacy in light of priestly sexual behaviors. It allows for Roman Catholic priests to speak out in their own voices about their struggles and the conflicts they experience between celibacy and their sexual activities. At a time when most are disgusted with the sexual scandal cover-ups, smokescreens, and veil of secrecy provided by many Roman Catholic bishops and their apologists, "Sex, Celibacy, and Priesthood" tells the truth and encourages us to think imaginatively and compassionately about an issue of crucial importance to the Roman Catholic Church at this moment in history.

Connecting Developing Closeness on the Journey of a Lifetime Couple's Edition is a companion to the Leaders edition of the same title. These books also have a companion DVD with five sessions. This set is a tool for pastors and spiritual leaders to use to help couple's build marriages that are fresh, dynamic, growing, and connected. Biblical in content and practical in application, this series is an excellent resource for all married couples-whether they are newlyweds or married many years.

Joseph Butler was an English bishop, theologian, apologist, and philosopher. He was born in Wantage in the English county of Berkshire. He is known, among other things, for his critique of Thomas Hobbes's egoism and John Locke's theory of personal identity. During his life and after his death, Butler influenced many philosophers, including David Hume, Thomas Reid, and Adam Smith

This book shares with the reader the value of establishing a divorce recovery ministry while also offering practical insights on establishing your own unique church-affiliated program. Whether you are working individually with one divorced person or leading a large group, Divorce Ministry: A Guidebook provides helpful resources to guide you through the emotional and relational issues divorced people often encounter. Why would a church offer divorce recovery? Planning an 8-session divorce recovery program 8 questions divorced people ask 7 myths about the divorce experience 7 myths about marriage Sample flyers, ads, letters, work sheets, and registration forms

Phyllis saw the thread that the Lord had woven through her life-a thread of His faithfulness and strength to uphold her in the worst tragedy she could imagine.

All of this led to His calling for her to write and speak about His compassionate love for His children.

"This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope. It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness." (Lamentations 3:21-23)

"For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth." (Job 19:25)

Do your fears and anxieties get in the way of living a spirit-filled life? Have you ever been victim to the illusion of control? Are you looking for spiritual recovery and personal growth? Are compulsions interfering in your relationships with others and with God? Do you have the peace that you want? While completing more than forty thousand hours of psychotherapy over thirty years, with individuals, couples, and families, Dr. Krummel realized that the fears, roles, and themes in his life were not unique. He became aware that his psychological and spiritual journey was a common one. Dr. Richard Krummel's new book, Fear, Control, and Letting Go: How Psychological Principles and Spiritual Faith Can Help Us Recover from Our Fears offers life-changing tools for recovery and transformation. The book provides tremendous insight into how one can grow behaviorally, emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually. "While you are waiting for someone or something else to change, change yourself." --Dr. Krummel "Give as you are able, according as the Lord has blessed you." (Deuteronomy 16:17) Dr. Krummel donates $1.00 from the sale of each book to several charities.

In this book, journey with Mitchell as he uncovers mind blowing truths in Mark 5 that will ultimately lead you down the path of complete deliverance so that you can Come Out of Your Tomb. He takes a look at this text from first a psychological standpoint and then connects it back to the word with stories, personal testimonies, and logical interpretations. He promises that if you're struggling with something, this book will change your life

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.

Women Who Are Hurting, but Don't know It - was birthed from my own emotional hurts and hurts I've witness from other women. God used my pain to heal and strengthen my spirit so I may share with women who have experience similar hurts this truth - God wants to heal them too.

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

What does a mentally healthy Christian look like? How does s/he think, react emotionally, and behave? Christian psychologist, Dr. Brian Campbell, delves deeply into the scriptures to give you a unique insight into the mind of a mentally healthy Christian, while at the same time showing you how the truths contained in God's word can help set you free from the tyrrany of false beliefs and lies prevalent in our culture.

What you can expect And He Restoreth My Soul is An Anthology providing: Methodologies from experts in their field Case histories, narrating the impact and affect of sexual abuse on victims of all ages Survivors describe in depth their experiences and why they are sharing their story Incite about sexual abuse, including the extraordinary such as: the "hearing impaired," the "elderly community," and a "child group home" Steps to protecting the congregation, and different departments/ministries of the church.......... Equipping the pastor, the counselor, the therapist, the spiritual leader, the spokes person of the group, the................And He Restoreth My Soul will invite you to: Test your knowledge of sexual abuse topics by taking the True/ False Tests Answer the questions.....Is our ministry meeting the needs of the abused? If not, What changes can we make? And He Restoreth My Soul is detailed, encouraging, and professional - a wonderfully positive approach to a very diverse problem. This resource provides hope, knowledge, love, and caring for God's direction. Most of all, it is meant to provide insight into the haven of unrest and a spiritual and emotion covering for healing.Gladys Olsen, PhD This informative and comprehensive guide moves one beyond the identification of sexual abuse to the healing path of God's redemptive love. As believers, this book provides useful tools to understand, tohealing path of God's redemptive love. As believers, this book provides useful tools to understand, to minister, and to offer hope to the hurting of sexual abuse. Since sexual abuse is a component of domestic violence, we will incorporate And He Restoreth My Soul as a practical and valuable resource within FOCUS Ministries.Paula SilvaPresident FOCUS Ministries, Inc.

..".if you can't say anything nice, then don't say anything at all..." - Thumper's Law. On my way home from the office one day, I encountered a man with whom I shared the back seat of a taxi. He made a statement about an older colleague of his. Hear him: "I don't know what a man of fifty is doing still working. He should have retired because he can't contribute anything meaningful to his organisation again." At first I thought he was thinking aloud, however, he looked at me and asked: "Sir, what do you think"? It is not in my character to barge into other people's discussion, not to talk of responding to words which echo their inner thoughts and feelings of frustration. However, since he was curious to have my opinion on his thoughts, I obliged him. I asked him: "Sir, are you saying by the time you're fifty you won't have anything meaningful to contribute to your company again"? He squirmed uncomfortably in his seat and mumbled something incoherent. So suddenly, the chicken has come home to roost

Dr. Stan DeKoven is a licensed Marriage, Family and Child Therapist in California, specializing in working with families in crisis. He is the Founder and President of the International Training and Education Network and Vision International University. Dr. DeKoven is also the founder of The International Association of Christian Counseling Professionals and the Family Care Network. He is the author of over 40 books in practical Christian living for the maturing of God's people. Dr. DeKoven is a widower, and has two daughters, Rebecca and Rachel, and three beautiful grandchildren. About This Book "On Belay" is a French mountain climbing term indicating that all is secure for the climb up the mountain. This text presents a thoroughly Christian introduction to effective care and counseling, with the goal to assist trained and compassionate men and women to help others overcome the mountains of life. Home fellowship leaders, pastors, counselors, and caring Christian lay leaders can benefit from this book. Among the important topics covered: Why Christian Counseling? The Biblical Mandate How We Become Who We Are Problems in Human Dynamics The Process of Counseling Ministry Spiritual Dynamics of Christian Care-giving

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].

This is a book the can encourage you through troubles and depression. It'sabout faith and much more such as it is a short story's of my life from drug abuse and alcohol to faith it is poetry it shows you how to forgive the scriptures that I've studied the bible it has inspired me to write and tolive the word of God has changed my life.

So you are ready to give someone you really care about advice. (This classifies you as a Spiritual Care Giver) It may be in the form of advice given to a friend, family member, or a professional acquaintance. It may also be in a more formal setting as a cell group leader, or a pastor helping a congregant. Whatever the case may be, the recipient is expecting to hear wisdom or something from the Lord. Yet, without the Holy Spirit, the advice given, at best, is man's understanding of Biblical principles. The author takes the reader on a journey to recognize the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, and His supernatural intervention into a person's life.

Sacred Dreams & Life Limiting Illness is about friendship. It is about soul-friendship and the writer's two decade experience as an Anam Cara (soul friend), Chaplain and Pastoral Counselor to persons with life-limiting illnesses. Many people living with a life-limiting illness report dream intensification and acceleration as their medical condition progresses. This book examines the psychological and spiritual significance of end-of-life dreams and how these dreams can be transformative to those searching for meaning and psychospiritual-healing in the midst of a terminal illness. The book also investigates the therapeutic value of dream therapy as a method that helps persons more effectively interface and process the existential and psychospiritual distress that accompanies life-limiting illness. Finally, this work explores through case studies how dreams can connect patients and clients to an authentic experience of the Divine and the Holy.

THE ULTIMATE STORY straight from God's Word to help children and families increase their awareness about sexual abuse and the dangers of silence. In a culture that is validating perversion, we must be proactive and educate our children early about God's divine purpose for their bodies. -Dionne Harrison MD