Counseling Bible

Life doesn't always go the way we hope it will. Whether it's singleness, childlessness, or some other big disappointment, it's hard to be content when life lets us down. Author Jennie Pollock knows what it's like to feel discontent. Drawing on encouragements from the Bible and the stories of others, this book helps listeners to trust in God's plan for their lives and enjoy true contentment through a genuine conviction that Jesus is better than even our most keenly felt hopes and longings for this life.

This accessibly written audiobook illuminates the good news of healing and liberation the Bible offers survivors of sexual abuse. As an expert in pastoral ministry and a survivor of abuse herself, Elaine Heath handles this sensitive topic with compassion and grace.

The powerful testimonies of 11 widows of the Bible are brought to narrative life in lyrical, visceral prose that brings listeners deep inside the women's grief, strength, and faith. Full of both haunting and hope, Not Alone connects Biblical widows' voices in a chorus of commiseration that reminds us what it means to love - and what it means to live with God.

Religion says, "Change and you can join us." Jesus says, "Join us and you will change." There's a huge difference. Being a sinner doesn't disqualify anyone. Being an unbeliever doesn't disqualify anyone. In fact, following Jesus almost always begins with a sinner and unbeliever taking one small step. In this eight-session audio Bible study (guide sold separately), pastor and best-selling author Andy Stanley takes small groups on a journey through the Gospels as he traces Jesus' teaching on what it means to follow.

In this Audio Bible Study, pastor and business leader Jeff Henderson provides practical tools to help Christians communicate to the world what they are for rather than against.

What if you could see your marriage the way God does? When you navigate marriage through the world’s lens, it often leads to frustration and conflict. But what if you could look deeper—discovering God’s design for marriage and learning from those who have walked this journey before you? Through God’s Eyes: Marriage Lessons for Women invites you on an in-depth Bible study journey, exploring the stories of couples from Scripture. From Adam and Eve to Boaz and Ruth, you’ll uncover wisdom from couples who thrived and lessons from those who struggled. Each chapter offers insights that ...

Pressing Forward is a Bible-based addiction recovery system that can be implemented by individuals, churches, and small groups in order to lead addicts to true liberation. Trent Childers, a gospel preacher and addiction advocate, divides Pressing Forward into three concise sections that defines addiction, offers biblical counsel about overcoming addiction, and leads to a life of faithfulness to Jesus. Each section is motivating and positive, encouraging those who are slaves of addiction to trust in the Lord who can provide eternal relief.

Demystifying grace, holiness, and what it means to live into God's mission as a woman made in His image. Through intimate story and deep study of the Bible, Jess Connolly—beloved author of You Are the Girl for the Job—casts a fresh vision for what it looks like to live set apart as women on holy ground in today's culture of confusion.

In this audio Bible study (guide sold separately), pastor and best-selling author Andy Stanley builds a biblical case for five things God uses to grow BIG faith. Imagine how different your outlook on life would be if you had absolute confidence that God was with you. Imagine how differently you would respond to difficulties, temptations, and even good things if you believed with certainty that God was in all of it and was planning to leverage every circumstance for good.

Summary Good News for Victims of Rape provides a biblical basis for counselors who are seeking to help female rape victims. It clears up common myths surrounding rape and gives insight into how this trauma impacts all aspects of their lives. Christ's transforming hope is shown through scriptural teaching about how He defines the victim and brings life out of evil. This book will help her to know and trust the Lord while living out who she is in Christ. Summary of editorial reviews Anne equips her readers with the wisdom, sensitivity, and theological finesse she has been employing in her ...

Are you looking for the best marriage book ever? Or are you looking for simple, easy-to-apply steps to meet your particular needs in having the best marriage ever? My Marriage Matters is an easy-to-read Bible-based relationship counseling book to rescue, coach, and cure marriages faced with common but inconvenient issues. Is your marriage in a state of crisis...or do you want to take your relationship to the next level? Do you need to fight for your marriage, but you just don't know how to? Did you know that your spouse is not your enemy and that your war is not against flesh and blood? Are...

Having a life-threatening illness can indeed be ultimately discouraging and could cause your faith to waver. We bring you a great light of hope and strength through this book, How to Pray When Facing a Life-Threatening Illness. God's will for every child of His is to have a fulfilled life in peace and good health. But you're His child! Why did this illness choose to come to you? In this book, you'll get answers to these questions and understand why God is counting on you to trust Him to get you out of this situation for His glory.

You will find that much of what I present here is counter culture to the psychology and martial counseling approaches today. It centers on a perspective that is taught in the Bible which gives a mindset as to how biblical marriage differs from that popular notion many today follow. That mindset becomes the spring board to the how to of living out a biblical marriage that is not only fulfilling, but gives clarity to life in a way that most don’t understand.

“Suck it up.”Those words empowered and encouraged me as a boy. They injured me as a man. When we talk about pain, we first think of physical pain from injury or accident. There is a masculine, internal block on the notion of our emotions or feelings being hurt. How could they be, we’re men after all! That was my stubborn mindset for years until I realized that my unresolved pain had devastated most of my adult life and held a lasting effect on me. Once I dropped the macho facade, God showed me how to get free from the stranglehold of what living a life of hurt and hate had caused. I ...

James 1:8 “A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.” I have been asked many times over the years how to deal with Bipolar Disorder. My first thought was always that the description of this issue is clearly expressed in the Bible as being double-minded and as a result, emotionally unstable. As you read this book, you will find that God addresses this issue in a very direct and helpful way. If you will follow the clear instruction of God’s Word, you can rid yourself of the drama that comes of emotional highs and lows. In this book, you will find out what causes these emotional ...

Where do I start? What do I look for? How do I progress? How do I know when I should stop? These questions are among the most common that have been asked regarding counseling. The thought that many have regarding counseling is that they are unqualified and need to appeal to someone they consider an expert. The appeal is better made to the Creator. From the very beginning of the Bible, we see God’s interaction with people and the process that He took to deal with the issues people encounter in this life. In “Learning to live the Gospel”, Dr. Carter lays out God’s counseling process ...

In this five-session, audio Bible study (guide sold separately), Andy Stanley unpacks the power of faith and the need for maintaining your confidence in Jesus Christ amid the ups and downs of daily life. If you grew up in a religious home, you were probably taught that God answers prayers. Maybe you were even taught that if you just had enough faith, God would say yes to what you were asking him to do.

Do you feel overwhelmed by relentless, stubborn problems that keep coming back, no matter how hard you try to solve them? Have you been battling with recurrent spiritual attacks from the enemy, coming at you from all angles? Are you tired of feeling oppressed and discouraged, not knowing what else to do? You don't have to suffer in silence any longer! Introducing Prayers that Bulldoze Stubborn Problems, a powerful and prophetic prayer manual designed to help you overcome unrelenting spiritual attacks and afflictions without delay. With advanced Scripture-based warfare prayers and decrees, ...

In many ways, the story of Job is the story of every person, because no matter who we are, at some time in life, we all suffer. The only thing that separates us is the degree of our suffering. In discussing the subject of suffering with a friend of mine, he said that for most people life’s flow is a constant series of struggles, punctuated by times of peace. I believe everyone, everywhere, at differing times of life, comes face-to-face with their own suffering. If you are not suffering now, you certainly will at some point in life, wouldn’t you like to be prepared? If your answer is yes...

The Bible Study Source series provides a unique audio learning experience. Unlike a traditional audiobook's direct narration of a book's text, The New Testament Challenge includes high-quality, live audio sessions from the author that cover this important Bible-based topic. These sessions will reflect the ambiance of the unique recording locations, immersing the listener into the teaching. The New Testament Challenge is designed to help small-group members explore the books of the New Testament in a fresh and new way.