This resource, primarily designed for students in training as counselors, will challenge readers, and prepare them for more effective counseling ministry.

Many Christian teachers dismiss the field of psychology, and self-discovery, similarly, is often discounted. But this author begs to differ. For inasmuch as we were created in God's image, to learn more about self is to learn more about the Father we were fashioned after, and vice versa. After all, we look a lot alike.

ALL truth is compatible with Scripture because God is the author of it all, and that includes many of the theories of psychology. True, psychology typically leaves out the main character of the biblical story, but that's not to say we still can't learn from this discipline, as long as we keep things in proper perspective.

In this book, six psychological theories of human behavior are given a Christian interpretation. The goal is to incorporate all of God's truth to more fully understand our struggle to become princes.

A Father's Words examines the profound impact fathers' words have on their children. The words and actions of fathers shape their children's lives in many crucial areas. The things fathers say can make or break their children. Christian counselor Stephen Rossi presents specific strategies, examples, and solutions for repairing, restoring, and healing broken father-child relationships created by degrading words from fathers. Rossi's insightful, practical, and compelling book focuses on helping fathers understand, reverse, and prevent the devastating effects of their demeaning words on their children. Rossi inspires and encourages fathers to make the necessary changes that will bless their children. He knows very well as a Christian counselor that this can only really be done with Christ. Rossi relies on and involves Christ in the explanation and healing process throughout his book. A Father's Words is based on Rossi's work with fathers and their children throughout his career.

This is an historical survey of 20th Century Roman Catholic Theological Ethics (also known as moral theology). The thesis is that only through historical investigation can we really understand how the most conservative and negative field in Catholic theology at the beginning of the 20th could become by the end of the 20th century the most innovative one. The 20th century begins with moral manuals being translated into the vernacular. After examining the manuals of Thomas Slater and Henry Davis, Keenan then turns to three works and a crowning synthesis of innovation all developed before, during and soon after the Second World War. The first by Odon Lottin asks whether moral theology is adequately historical; Fritz Tillmann asks whether it's adequately biblical; and, Gerard Gilleman, whether it's adequately spiritual. Bernard Haering integrates these contributions into his Law of Christ. Of course, people like Gerald Kelly and John Ford in the US are like a few moralists elsewhere, classical gate keepers, censoring innovation. But with Humanae vitae, and successive encyclicals, bishops and popes reject the direction of moral theologians.

The purpose of this book is to present biblical perspective on contentment by helping the reader maximize all the experiences he/she will have in life as he/she relies on the heavenly Father to both work for his/her good and by so doing fulfill His purpose. The subject of contentment will be examined in light of the contradictions in life; the positive and negative, the good, the bad and the ugly even as we hold firmly to the conviction that the Lord Jesus Christ came to give us life more abundant. There is a secret to contentment. This is a journey to discover that secret.

Via an accidental turn of events, a young woman finds herself at the limelight of Hollywood, and in the process discovers a complete set of new characters, very unlike the familiar circle she grew up in --- a little mystery, a little drama, plot twists, lots of adventure and frequent sprinkles of comedy, make this a fun read. Author welcomes filming and production of this story by theaters, willing to work with all budget levels.

Showing how spiritual care is practiced in a variety of different contexts such as healthcare, detention and higher education, as well as settings that may not have formal chaplaincy arrangements, this book offers an original and unique resource for Hindu chaplains to understand and practice spiritual care in a way that is authentic to their own tradition and that meets the needs of Hindus. It offers a Hindu perspective for all chaplains to inform their caregiving to Hindus. The book explores the theological and metaphysical roots of Hindu chaplaincy and puts forward the case for Hindu chaplaincy as a valuable spiritual practice. It covers the issues that arise in specific locations, such as college, healthcare, prison, military and the corporate sector. Chapters also examine Hindu pastoral care offered in other, 'non-chaplaincy' settings, such as LGBT centres, social justice work and environmental activism. Made up of some 30 essays by chaplains, scholars and other important voices in the field, Hindu Approaches to Spiritual Care provides spiritual caregivers with a comprehensive theoretical and practical approach to the relationship of Hinduism and chaplaincy.

This manual was prepared by Patti Ware of Intentional Friends Ministries to assist people comfort friends and loved ones through the mourning process. With an emphasis on sensitivity and based upon Biblical texts, this manual and study guide is a "must" addition to the library of any pastor or lay person who is faced with the tasks and challenges of providing spiritual solace to people during their deepest hours of despair.

Can A Christian be cursed? In this book, the author attempts to answer the question by examining topics such as: what it means to be born again; what Jesus Christ's death on the Cross accomplished for the believer; the problem of unbelief; and understanding spiritual warfare. You will learn how to overcome all situations by using the Name and the Blood of Jesus Christ. Also, instead of dwelling on generational curses and deliverance, you will learn how to invoke generational blessings.

"Many people in our society are in need of healing. They have been hard pressed, perplexed, and persecuted without processing the pain. Minister LaShawn Myers calls readers to a place of true brokenness before the Lord so that He can restore the ancient ruins of abuse, abandonment, addictions, unresolved life trauma, relationship issues, grief and loss as they become more authentic in their relationships with God and others."

Words Made Flesh draws together a number of Elaine Graham's shorter writings and essays and thereby maps out the work of a pioneer theological thinker and the development of pastoral and practical theology in the last twenty years. Elaine Graham considers the theological significance of topics as diverse as nativity plays, science fiction, gender, consumerism, cyberspace and urban regeneration. They all share a concern with the way the sources and norms of the Christian tradition can enter into a creative and critical conversation with contemporary experience in order to generate the 'practical wisdom' by which the life of the Church can be directed. They reflect the author's fundamental conviction that theology as 'talk about God-in-the-world' is always practical and public - and that it begins and ends in the complexities of the human condition: where words become flesh. About the Author Professor Elaine Graham is Grosvenor Research Professor of Practical Theolog at the University of Chester and was Samuel Fergusson Professor of Social and Pastoral Theology at the University of Manchester and Executive Director of the Manchester Research Institute for Religion and Civil Society. She was President of the International Academy of Practical Theology between 2005 and 2007.

The Bible in Counseling is the latest book in practical theology from Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and bible teacher Dr. Stan DeKoven. The book is designed to be a useful guide on what to do and what not to do with clients in regards to God's word, and as a resource for the Pastor or Christian Counselor desirous of effectively understanding, from a biblical and Psychological view, key issues facing God's people in church life today.

St. Tikhon, Patriarch of Moscow (Vasily Ivanovich Bellavin, 1865D1925) is one of the most important figures of both Russian and Orthodox Church history in the 20th century. Yet 90 years after his death this remains the only complete biography ever published in the English language. It has now been updated and revised with a new preface and bibliography, together with revised and additional endnotes, by Scott M. Kenworthy. The biography reveals a picture of a man whom no one expected to be chosen as Patriarch, yet who nevertheless humbly accepted the call of God and the people to guide the Church during the most turbulent of times as it faced both internal upheavals and external persecution. Both specialists and general readers will become better acquainted with St. Tikhon through this modest but carefully crafted monograph.

This book will provide a structured approach to financial education of a couple about to be married. Designed to review their past, their present and their future with questions posed to highlight critical points, it is arranged to assist the pastor or counselor. It purposely keeps to a minimum the work required to insure that the task will be finished. Forms accompany the questions to enable a couple to individually complete their own workbook. A Facilitator's Guide is provided. The main strength of this book is its simplicity and yet its profundity of good financial information and financial guidance make for an educational experience.

If you are thinking about youth ministry, already doing youth ministry, know a youth minister, or simply need something to read quickly so that you can say, "Why yes, I have finished an entire book ," "The Whole Youth Worker" is for you. This book provides the things I wish someone would have written down for me early in my career in youth ministry. In "The Whole Youth Worker," I share my tips, strategies, and advice on: Being a professional inside the office Dealing with criticism Balancing family and ministry Challenging your congregation's definition of success Creating a more parent-friendly ministry Creating a clear vision for ministry Ministering to others when you are struggling yourself and much more
Youth Ministers and Pastors Acclaim for "The Whole Youth Worker"
"If you want to hear from the heart of a youth worker who struggles to enjoy the Monday-to-Friday part of youth ministry and wants to help you get through it too, then you need to read The Whole Youth Worker." --Mike Kupferer, Youth Ministry Exchange
"In The Whole Youth Worker, Jay gives us a glimpse at what it's like to be in the trenches--both good and bad. You will read this book and say, 'Been there--it's good to know I'm not alone '" --Rev. Bill Fisackerly, IV, Gulf Cove United Methodist Church
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A Father's Words examines the profound impact fathers' words have on their children. The words and actions of fathers shape their children's lives in many crucial areas. The things fathers say can make or break their children. Christian counselor Stephen Rossi presents specific strategies, examples, and solutions for repairing, restoring, and healing broken father-child relationships created by degrading words from fathers. Rossi's insightful, practical, and compelling book focuses on helping fathers understand, reverse, and prevent the devastating effects of their demeaning words on their children. Rossi inspires and encourages fathers to make the necessary changes that will bless their children. He knows very well as a Christian counselor that this can only really be done with Christ. Rossi relies on and involves Christ in the explanation and healing process throughout his book. A Father's Words is based on Rossi's work with fathers and their children throughout his career.