The Bible says, "Do unto others as you will have them to do unto you."

"A Bitter Disease Called Unforgiveness" calls to you to check for bitterness in your heart, toward anyone about anything, and let it go. Bitterness will take a toll on you as though parasites are eating away every organ in your body, at a slow pace.

When author JoAnne Smith Hooks battled cancer thirty years ago, she lay in a hospice unit waiting to die, and finally came to a conclusion that the disease stemmed only from bitterness. Molested at the age of thirteen and turning to alcoholism by sixteen years of age, JoAnne knew her pain was the root of her illness, and if she didn't kill that root, it would definitely kill her. So she let it go and forgave.

She seeks to encourage you to do the same, strip yourself of all the bitter roots and let go of the pain. If you don't the "unforgiveness" will steal your joy, destroy your peace, and override your love.

Jesus instructed his believers to go into all the world and teach. How can one teach that which he does not know or understand? The Christian teaches not only through attained knowledge but practical life example. Amidst so much confusion concerning salvation and church membership, many have lost the true meaning of 'Real Salvation." Within the pages of this book the new, and confused Christian, will find the biblical base upon which to build a sound Christian life of understanding and service. While everyone has an opinion the only one that matters is God's, and can be found as one accepts the personage of, and learns to totally yield to the leading of the Holy Spirit, the third person of the Holy Trinity.

God Created Sex is a candid study on human sexuality from a Biblical perspective. Secular society has misused, abused, and perverted sex to the point that it is an embarrassment to mention the word. Yet it is God that created sex. God intended intimacy to be enjoyed within the bonds of marriage. The Bible speaks on every aspect of human sexuality. This book is necessary information for every marriage couple and spiritual leader. If you have unanswered questions about sex, this book is for you.

The need for care and caregiving of Christians and non-Christians alike is an art form requiring skills and a heart of compassion. The needs of human beings are complex, and the solutions to these complex problems require knowledge, insight, and understanding.The majority of home fellowship leaders, elders, deacons, and even pastors often avoid the important pastoral function of caregiving. Though most believers do not require long-term care, all need understanding, empathy, warmth, respect, and discipleship, which require knowledge of the kinds of problems people generally face and how to address them with wisdom.In this booklet, the key elements of caregiving for lay leaders are presented with a focus on the biblical, while minimizing the theoretical. A practical solution is presented along with processes to assist in uncovering reasons for maladaptive or dysfunctional behavior and guidance to help someone overcome problems and move forward in their Christian walk.The question for most leaders is not if caregiving will be done, but will we be effective in the process and do no harm to those God has placed in our charge. I hope this book will help the reader to be used by God as a minister of grace and mercy for the precious souls in need of Christian care.

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.

Do you have a dream? Are you pursuing it? Is there a man in your life who has a dream, but they are simply waiting for it to happen? This book may be just the inspiration that you or that special someone needs. In "So You Have a Dream...Now What? A Man's Guide to Dream Pursuit.," Michael Ford II discusses practical ways to move closer to dream fulfillment while applying scriptural references that will help dreamers in their pursuit. Within the pages of this brief, yet engaging manuscript, you will find humor, personal testimonies, and inspiring dialogue that will certainly help any reader propel themselves to the fulfillment of their dreams; all while pleasing God in the process. The first step in the process is opening this book. Go ahead; turn the page and begin the journey.

The importance of premarital counseling has grown more and more apparent in recent years. As a result, it is imperative that couples are provided a supportive environment in which they can probe challenging topics together. Based on the belief that a couple's focus in the weeks and months leading up to marriage should be on laying the foundation for a successful and meaningful life together, "Marriage with Meaning" focuses on key components that lead to marital happiness and satisfaction.

A sensitive guide appropriate for Jewish couples, interfaith couples, and same sex couples, "Marriage with Meaning" will help any couple enjoy a full and rich relationship that will last a lifetime.

"Rabbi Young provides a thoughtfully researched and sensitively written work featuring enduring wisdom and practical advice for both couples entering marriage as well as the clergy counseling them."
-Rabbi Lauren Kurland

"Marriage is not about a day, it is the quintessential, most important decision of our lives. If a small fraction of the energy, time and money that goes into planning a wedding were a part of the strategic plan for marriage, couples could find themselves better prepared for the realities of long term relationships and commitments. This book provides the foundational building blocks for consciously and proactively developing a marriage that is strong and durable. Giving this book as a gift is like giving a manual for the care and treatment of the relationship Every couple should have a copy as part of their tool kit for a fulfilling life together."
-Jeffrey F. Spar, Ph.D. Psychologist and Executive Coach

A story book. A real book. A handy manual for the growing Christian worker - a must to read In this book, you will find basic practical insights that will help lift you above the level of mediocrity in some of life's commonest problems. Deliberately written to counsel, encourage and spur you into action, this book will surely help discover and unfurl the precious heavenly potentials within you.

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.

Faith communities sometimes struggle with interpersonal conflict, turf wars, and division. In the midst of church discord, it is difficultto find the type of love Jesus spoke about.Strength Renovation offers hope for healing broken relationships.Seeing each other through the eyes of God, we begin to experiencethe type of unity described in the book of Acts and participate in theLord's renovation plan for restoring the glory of His family.Within the pages of this book, you will gain a betterunderstanding of what causes communities to crumble, the placeof personal stewardship in the repair process, and the power ofcommunity stewardship.It takes one person to ignite the transformational warmth of God'slove. You may be the spark needed for rebuilding communitythrough Strength Renovation.

A woman will lose her friends, her family, her job, her credit, her money, her self-respect, her identity and eventually her soul for a man. She will allow this to happen because God made a woman's capacity to love almost as deep as His. Otherwise how would any of us ever grow to know what true and unconditional love is. When love so deep is not valued then its abuse is inevitable. This is an example of what can happen if you allow a man to try to occupy the role that only God should fill. God will never allow you to find the equal for the love He's given you if you have not first given that love and intimacy to Him.The world sees your outer strength because they don't have to know the real you. My question is, do you have the inner courage to pursue such intimacy with someone you cannot hold. Are you willing to base your identity on someone you have to rely on to hold you instead? If you're willing to, you will never subconsciously and desperately seek another man the way you have before. The advantage to this is, you will appear even more desirable because you are entering that relationship from a renewed position of inner strength; the key component every man wants in a woman.

Synchronicity was defined by C. G. Jung as the experience of meaningful coincidences that are not causally related; coincidences that are not mere accidents or good fortune but, as Jung believed, signs created by an integrated and purposeful universe to touch the lives of individuals and lead them to integration and wholeness. The author explores this Jungian concept in relation to the theology of the Holy Spirit. His thesis is that synchronicity is the work of the Holy Spirit tapping us on the shoulder and pointing the way; and that this Jungian insight can provide spiritual directors with a new language and understanding for discerning the promptings of the Holy Spirit at work within their lives and the lives of those to whom they minister. Lex Ferrauiola is a husband, a father and an ordained Catholic deacon. He holds a BA in Philosophy and a MA in Pastoral Ministry.

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.

In the early centuries, the church was exclusively responsible for the counseling of its people. However, in today's society there is a perception that the Christian community is not qualified to counsel its people. There is a belief we (the Christian community) do not have any solutions to human problems such as depression, anxiety, abnormal stress, etc. The truth of the matter is that no one is better qualified to counsel than those who know and understand man's unique position in God's plan. The goal of this book is to help God's people reach their full potential through temperament awareness and nouthetic counseling.

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.

Being a youth minister is not for the meek
Youth ministry is difficult and you need every useful resource you can get your handson. "The Whole Youth Worker, 2nd Edition" is advice straight from the heart of a guywho has been in the youth ministry trenches for over a decade. Whether you are a youthminister rookie or a seasoned pro, "The Whole Youth Worker, 2nd Edition" should be onyour resource shelf. Inside the new 2nd Edition, you will find advice on: Being a professional inside the officeDealing with criticismBalancing family and ministryChallenging your congregation's definition of successCreating a more parent-friendly ministryCreating a clear vision for ministryMinistering to others when your spirit is strugglingStaying health as a form of worship
And new insights available only in this edition include:
Advice on interviewing wellHow not to let an event become bigger than GodCelebrating successesWhen good kids make bad choices
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"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
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Philip Lee Gardner was born and lived on a farm in Indiana. He is a part of a family of preachers as his father, his three brothers and his brother-in-law as well as he himself were part of the ministry in one phase or another. He graduated from Mays High School in Mays, Indiana and then from Ozark Christian College in Joplin, Mo. Later he received an Honorary Doctor of Divinity Degree for the work he did in India, Russia and Haiti. His ministries have been for churches with membership from 15 to 1,100. A lot of his time was spent in counseling and helping people working through marital problems.He has personally seen and experienced many of the things he writes about as he has been in more than one marriage. Because of his background he desires to help other people profit from his mistakes. He wants to pass on lessons he has observed others learn, as well as what the scriptures say on the subject. He is not an advocate of a second marriage but he has been there and done that and wants to help others be more successful in following God's plan for the home.

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.

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.