"Chained No More is a program that will minister healing and hope to anyone who has been touched by the pain of divorce. Robyn Besemann has developed biblically based materials that provide a frameworkfor personal growth, a tool for helping others, and a step-by-step grid that produces transformational results. Every church needs this program and I highly recommend this ministry."- Carol Kent, Speaker and Author

"For years we have touted that children are resilient. Now we are finding that adult children of divorce were not so resilient after all. Many struggle with heavy issues that have been carried over into their adult lives. From exploring the chain of grief that has held adult children of divorce bound to their childhoods to healing through Jesus Christ, Robyn has done a phenomenal job of helping adult children of divorce release the links in their chain that have held them captive for years."- Linda Ranson Jacobs, Creator and Developer of DivorceCare for Kids

"Chained No More will help you break free and find healing for the hurt you've experienced. If you are the adult child of divorced parents, dive into this material, and with God's help, find hope for the future while building a foundation for successful relationships in your life."- Steve Grissom, Founder of DivorceCare/Church Initiative

"Chained No More is a program that will minister healing and hope to anyone who has been touched by the pain of divorce. Robyn Besemann has developed biblically based materials that provide a frameworkfor personal growth, a tool for helping others, and a step-by-step grid that produces transformational results. Every church needs this program and I highly recommend this ministry."- Carol Kent, Speaker and Author

"For years we have touted that children are resilient. Now we are finding that adult children of divorce were not so resilient after all. Many struggle with heavy issues that have been carried over into their adult lives. From exploring the chain of grief that has held adult children of divorce bound to their childhoods to healing through Jesus Christ, Robyn has done a phenomenal job of helping adult children of divorce release the links in their chain that have held them captive for years."- Linda Ranson Jacobs, Creator and Developer of DivorceCare for Kids

"Chained No More will help you break free and find healing for the hurt you've experienced. If you are the adult child of divorced parents, dive into this material, and with God's help, find hope for the future while building a foundation for successful relationships in your life."- Steve Grissom, Founder of DivorceCare/Church Initiative

What do you say that is helpful to those at the end of life? Are you an end of life caregiver and want to be more certain your interactions are helpful and relevent to those you care for? This book overs a science based method of understanding what people and their families at the end of life are experiencing. It offers an approach to caregiving that individualizes care so those at the end of life know they are not alone and that the caregiver understands what is being felt and thought. Those who work with the dying have informal understandings of the ideational worlds in which their patients and families live. We know those who have a fervent belief in a life to come and rely upon that for comfort and sustenance in their transition and we know those who are more matter of fact about death being a part of life. Formalizing these understandings can give us a more exact picture of the ideational and emotional landscapes our patients are traveling through. This assists caregivers in more precisely targeting their interactions and interventions in ways that help the patient know they are not alone and their journey is understood. Caregivers are then equipped to use the patient's own resources and ideations to assist them in their journey and transition. This book uses a psychological assessment tool, Death Attitude Profile-Revised, to understand these distinctive landscapes and offers resources to creatively individualize care in each of the five specific death "domains." Robert Kastenbaum in, "The Psychology of Death," has noted that post mortem case studies have indicated that knowing the patient a little better would have resulted in better care. This book offers a way to know the patient and this/her worldview and self-concepts vis a vis death and dying better so that they will know we are accompanying them on their journey and they are not alone. The five death domains, Approach Acceptance, Escape Acceptance, Neutral Acceptance, Fear of Death and Death Avoidance are explained and explored. A heuristic is offered, based on how closely the statements that comprise each domain are related, that makes this easy to use in clinical practice. Prayers, hymns, scriptures, readings and songs are suggested for each "landscape" aka domain. With quality indicators being increasingly used by the Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services, this book offers a way to marry narrative with data. Each patient's landscape can be assessed at admission and, through interviews with family and loved ones, after death, a post mortem assessment can be devised which uses both numerical and narrative information. Keith A. Rasey, M.Div., LNHA, is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University, Yale Divinity School and Kent State University. He has over 25 years of experience in working with patients and their loved ones at the end of life. The very first patient to die at home while receiving hospice care in the United States on May 25, 1977 was a member of the parish he served as minister in New Haven, Connecticut. Some have called him a pioneer in the hospice movement as he was one of the thousands of nameless volunteers who provided care, education and lobbying of the government to pay for hospice care.

Have you ever wondered why you, like most Americans, are broke at the end of every month? Are you a slave to the "monthly payment"? Do you believe that things in your life would be better if you only got that well-deserved raise? Are you stuck in debt and believe there is no way out and no other way to obtain life's needs? Did you know one-third of your life's earnings will go to your house payment as another third goes to pay taxes? Would you like a better way to look at personal finances that will set you free from the shackles of the modern system of debt? Then this could be the very thing you need, as the answers to these questions will be easily explained within. The key to wealth is to be debt free, as commanded by God. Where Did My Money Go? can lead you in that direction by teaching you how to become debt free and recognize the predators knocking on your door in a culture dripping with materialism. Take a journey into a new life free from the banks, finance companies, mortgage companies, college loan companies, and all the other wolves at your door who simply want to take your hard-earned dollar.

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)

In this seminal work by Therapist and Educator Dr. Stan DeKoven, the full ramifications of family violence are exposed and dismantled. From a proper understanding of the dynamics leading to abuse, rooted in family dysfunction, to the treatment of victim and victimizer, Dr. DeKoven presents the truth and destroys the myths of family violence, from a strongly psychological and theological perspective.

Hard times and suffering affect everyone, but the way we handle it will change our lives forever. Is this indiscriminate pain fair and just? Does it have a point? "Enduring Your Season of Suffering" serves as a resource for everyone struggling with questions about suffering, pain and trial. This book, crafted by John Thomas and Gary Habermas, presents important biblical insight on why suffering impacts us and how we should respond to it. These two men tap into their decades of experience in counseling and ministry so you can emerge from suffering stronger, wiser and more complete than before. Inside You'll Find: Answers to your Why Questions: Why Me? Why This? Why Now? Universal Truths about Suffering Real Stories of People Coping with Suffering and How they Managed Steps for Helping Yourself and others Through Suffering Comfort and Direction for Anyone Experiencing Trials

"How do I forgive the church?" is an interesting question. Many ask it. Many can't answer it. Abuse by a church leader is horrendous and evil. It often goes outside of anything we ever thought or imagined a pastor or church leader could do. The very persons we thought we could trust betray by abusing.

Are you familiar with what abuse in the context of the church looks like? Child sexual abuse, sexual assault, physical and emotional abuse, breaching confidentiality, undue influence, fraud, defamation, and clergy malpractice are some examples. When trust is betrayed because of wrongful behavior by a church leader, confusion, harm, and anger set in.

Faced with the effects of abuse, a victim is torn about how to recover and heal. Sleepless nights, fears, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, fatigue, low energy, and irritability are all common symptoms of abuse. Because of the abuse, relationship issues, fears of intimacy, family problems, and shame are thrust into the victim's life and she struggles with how to handle the problems. Pair that up with the abuser being a church leader, and the entire process for recovery, healing, and forgiveness exceeds most people's understanding. Life that was once simple and good now becomes something that is nearly impossible to handle.

"Forgiving the Church" helps church leaders, church members, and faith communities understand what abuse looks like and how churches have a responsibility to help victims forgive. It provides stories and examples of how the church abuses and gives ideas for how to help victims begin the process of forgiveness. Although it is the victim's responsibility to forgive, the church should take specific actions to help ensure a greater possibility that the victim can begin the forgiveness process.

Church leaders, this book will help you understand abuse in the church and what you should do to help victims begin the process of forgiveness. Victims, this book will help you begin to understand how you can start the forgiveness process when you've been abused by the church.

Free to Be Fruitful offers unique insight on how God brings freedom from bondage and how people may best minister freedom to one another. Taking key sections of Scripture, Joey Benami presents a comprehensive foundation for healing and freedom from bondage. This book will give you transforming
revelation about:
fruitfulness as the goal of spiritual freedom;
the obstacles to fruitfulness;
generational iniquities and curses;
spiritual bondage and oppression.
Free to Be Fruitful also explores how God redeems people, how He defeats Satan, and how to overcome unfruitfulness.

The Gnostic Gospel of Thomas, containing History, Translation, Commentary, and Insights from a Jungian perspective - - We are born of wisdom yet unrealized and of divine power, yet undiscovered. We were created outside the "fullness," but the fullness is within us, waiting, calling. Deep within there is a divine discontent. We are homesick for a place beyond where and what we are now. Fear and attachment hold us, but the gnosis is waiting on the other side. It is transcendental consciousness brought about by a realization sparked to flame by God, from his grace, as he answers the pleading of our hearts. This is the place where angels sing in silence. This is beyond religion. Religion is made up of commands, resulting only in ethics, but gnosis changes the heart. The change is the opus. Our magnum opus is to lay aside our ego and the fear that besets us, to step outside ourselves and become one, both with our true spiritual identities, and with God in his wonderful fullness. This is the peace that passes understanding. This is the Kingdom of heaven. This is what Carl Jung called, "Individuation." It is wholeness. It is harmony. It is truth. It is knowing our true self and our divine nature. With insights gained from the Individuation process of Carl Jung, the Gnostic Gospel of Thomas bursts into flames of Gnosis, allowing us to see the truth about the deeper mysteries of life. If you have ever felt as if there was more to existence than you could see, that there was another world just behind the curtain of your mind, just out of reach, which contains the full truth, the words of Jesus according to The Gnostic Gospel of Thomas will echo within you and lead you into light.

A GILDED WALK: ON AND OFF THE ROAD TO PARADISE is about a journey, your journey as well as the author's. It's called LIFE. And since our actions determine how the journey proceeds and how it ends, it's worth some planning. The author explains how he handled the curves and the high-speed roads and bumps along the way. It is basically a matter of power: God's power to help you grow in the Christian faith and to help others follow that path.As your reading progresses, you will learn about: the Lord's guidance from childhood the many side roads that can detour life how God wants to travel with you how being saved isn't optional how this is just the first step of the journey the depth of journeys in the kingdom the Holy Spirit as tour directorThankfully, our Lord is not only forgiving, but died that we all might live. Think of how Christ forgave Peter for his lack of trust and forgave Paul for persecuting Christians. Therefore, this is the story of a life not always on the path, but always being led back to the straight road toward Him.

Wouldn't it be strange to hear on the news that a dog jumped off a bridge in an attempt to commit suicide because its owner "broke its heart"? Man is a complex being. He is distinct from other animals because he was created in the image of God. The capacity to think sets him apart. Only man has the capacity to think to the extent that it takes away his sleep and peace of mind or to forgive and get on with life." In this book, you will get to know how man functions, what thoughts and imaginations can do, how to handle thoughts, imaginations and fantasies and how to change your thoughts by aligning them to the Word of God. You can be like God in how you think.

Addictions have plagued our country. It used to be mostly alcohol and smoking, but today we can add numerous illegal drugs, prescription drugs, gambling, pornography, sexual addictions, eating addictions, video games, etc. It is likely that more than half of American adults are addicted to something. Addictions are a trap. They usually do not start out with any idea that in time they will consume one's life. Once trapped, escape seems impossible. Jesus came to set the captives free. Without God, we can never see true freedom. This biblical study is incorporates the twelve step addiction recovery, but goes beyond for a powerful deliverance and an abundant life provided by Jesus Christ. "So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed." John 8:36 Discover how you can be free and alive.

"A Beacon of Hope" presents a collection of poetic letters that author Reveral L. Yeargin has been writing since 1986. He has been inspired by the Lord to write words of encouragement and inspiration to share with those who believe in God. Through Yeargin's inspiring poetry, God has spoken with His Spirit so that everyone can read, study, and apply the wisdom from them to their everyday life. Each of these poetic letters is an inspiration of people, places, and things.

These letters have been written to clarify our views because all of us are searching for answers to many of life's challenging questions without knowing where to search to find the answers. "A Beacon of Hope" is vessel for gaining peace of mind for those things that we don't understand, thus allowing us to understand and embrace the paths that have been set before us in love. "

My prayer is that you receive this with an open heart and after you get it continue to trust in God
God can if you trust Him and He will if you continue to place your hope in Him Every tiny tree hopes to become full grown and you should have the desire to please your God
I see you as a complete success because you fixed your heart on climbing the highest mountain
There is no greater place in heaven or on this earth to put your hope than to hope in God"
-from "A Beacon of Hope"

"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.

Multiplied millions give and receive Reiki, a type of hands-on healing. Supporters say it mirrors hands-on healing used by Jesus, and it cannot harm. Are these claims true? Journey with a researcher who spent 3 years in the field with Reiki practitioners and recipients of Christ-based healing. You will: Learn the origin of Reiki energy before Mikao Usui Hear practitioners personal "healing" stories Analyze what the research really says about Reiki and Christ-based healing Understand the origin of laying on of hands Witness Christ-based healings that defy medical science Recognize the purpose of Christ-based healing Explore potential Reiki dangers to the practitioner and recipient Find out why Catholic Bishops banned the practice of Reiki Consider why a successful practitioner abandoned Reiki Discover healing without side effects This fascinating and well-researched book will catapult you into experiences that defy your five senses and challenge your understanding of healing. Open-minded readers will leave enlightened and informed.

Using the words "church" and "civil rights" in the same sentence may seem unusual. But in "The Church and Civil Rights," author and pastor Thomas Searcy Jr. explains how these two are closely intertwined and how faith and religious beliefs should impact behavior in everyday life.

For this discussion, Searcy defines civil rights as fruit of the spirit operating in one's life. It is important to provide love and assistance to the world's oppressed as commissioned by Jesus. Expanding upon the message of "loving our neighbor as much as ourselves," Searcy shows how churches need to work together to curtail lawlessness and racism, and he explains how civil behavior can be created.

With the use of Bible stories and passages, "The Church and Civil Rights" sends the message that love is more than smiles and nice words. Faith without action is dead; taking the right action is the key.

Our Nation, its institutions, Wall Street, Main Street, our churches, communities and family's are in desperate need for leadership driven by the example, word, work, walk, life, death and resurrection of the Father. Len Stubbs provides us the Real Path to Christ-centered living and decision making through the illumination of timeless Christian truths and principals.

"Decision Time" is an indisputable must read on Christian living. Through it's utilization of biblical scripture and Christ-centered coaching it provides a simple and powerful list of guidelines that lead to long-term successful decisions.

"Decision Time" is helpful and yet profound in its depth and clarity. It is loaded with hope, direction, encouragement and focus.

In typical Stubbs style "Decision Time" is filled with Christian wisdom, discernment, wit, passion and truth. Len provides a wealth of practical insight on what it takes to make successful life changing decisions.

The truths and promise presented in "Decision Time" are clear, easy to grasp and yet life changing. It's an enjoyable, easy to read book that is instructive yet entertaining.

Len understands what it takes to follow the lead of the Father, discerning His will for our lives and puts it within reach with "Decision Time." It is recommended reading for anyone who desires to honor the Father's plan and purpose for their life.

This book is a must have guide to Christ-centered living. It is well worth keeping as a reference and reading over and over again.

"Is Being Pro-Choice a Sin?" studies the wording in the Roman Catholic Church's official pronouncements, compares the related ambiguities and inconsistencies in the Church's official teachings regarding abortion, and brings to the forefront many yet unanswered questions about one of the most controversial issues of our time.

Len Belter relies on his personal experience as a practicing Catholic as he shares a detailed examination of the human reproductive process, formal church documents, and natural law concepts. Intended for church bishops and others who share Belter's misgivings, Belter questions why every fertilized human egg existing outside a woman's womb must be considered of equivalent moral value as a born human. While detailing where clarification and change are needed within church doctrine, Belter delves into such topics as: Why the Church ignores that many fertilized human eggs are naturally shed The significance of the historical understanding of the "male seed" What role fertility treatments play in the church's position The alleged sin of cooperating with evil "Is Being Pro-Choice a Sin?" raises many reflective questions for those both within and outside the walls of the Catholic Church while encouraging a reduction in accusatory rhetoric and an open dialogue.

Life is a continuum we must traverse from our beginning until our end. We experience many stages during this journey, and they are all a part of the process of enhancing our development and allow us to experience our destiny and purpose. Despite life's ups and downs, ins and outs, and good and bad, we must learn to hear and understand our purpose and remain steadfast until the end.

In Finished Th ings: Th e Promise of Completion author and pastor DeBorah Coleman uses Philippians 1:6 to provide encouragement to stay on the path that God has set out for us. She interweaves Scripture and biblical figures and ideas with her own insights, personal stories, and modern-day elements to show the importance of persevering, despite the obstacles, to reach the pinnacle of our faith.

Coleman communicates the importance of concentrating on our goals and staying in the game to fi nish the course. Get ready for some things to change. Get ready for people to change. Get ready for our own change. We are on the course that leads to completion. God promised to complete what he began in us.

Who Cares: Ways YOU Can Reach Out: A lonely neighbor, a colleague in distress, a friend in difficulty. In situations like these we want to reach out and help, yet so often we feel unsure about our response. What to do? What to say? What is enough? Too much? Too little? This practical book is designed to bring out the caring person in each of us. Marcy Heidish offers simple, specific ways to practice the art of caring, especially within our immediaate circle of concern: family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers... Heidish reminds us of the many little things we can do to open the door to a caring relationship.