Spiritual Counseling

We all want life change, but achieving it is hard. As Christians, we know we’ve got God’s help. Jesus has made it possible. The Holy Spirit even lives inside us! And yet, too many Christians are stuck in the mud when it comes to life change. What’s going on? Can things ever get better? Can my life ever turn the corner?

Throughout history we have tried to make sense of the world that we inhabit and how we can navigate through the tension of all that is good and broken in this life. Yet most of our attempts to avoid loss simply lead to greater anxiety—an unresolved fear that we will eventually lose what we most love and need. Weaving a rich tapestry of Christian tradition and personal illustrations, Hyun offers Christianity as a true and compelling vision for life that faithfully points the way through loss to true beauty.

Living in the Middle East for over twenty years has afforded Jerry and Sarah Mattix a first hand perspective of the trauma women face in this troubled region. After years of counseling women from diverse ethnic and religious backgrounds she has learned to empathize deeply with their tragic plight. This book is a collage of their stories that sheds light not only on their grievous experiences but also on practical ways of engaging them and helping them toward wholistic healing. Sarah also shares her own struggles and how God has used them to better equip her in her trauma and crisis ...

Questioning our faith and spiritual beliefs, while leaving the familiarity of our religious homeland, can be excruciatingly painful. Loneliness, isolation, and fear of rejection - from God and others - can give rise to shame, guilt, anger, and sadness. In Religious Refugees, therapist and ordained pastor Mark Karris explores this disorienting faith shift through the lens of cutting-edge psychological research, theology, philosophy, and, most importantly, the real world experiences of those who are going through - and have gone through - this arduous and confusing journey.

What do you do when someone you love leaves? And how do you pursue someone who has hurt you, who has sinned against you? In Letting Go, pastors Dave Harvey and Paul Gilbert share stories of pain and stories of hope as they reveal how to care for the prodigal who has strayed. Whether you are dealing with an unfaithful marriage partner, a rebellious child, or a wayward friend, the counsel they offer will help you to pursue a gospel-rooted approach, grounded in truth and practiced in the midst of Christian community.

In Gospel Conversations, part of the Equipping Biblical Counselors Series, Bob Kellemen explores the four compass-points that guide 22 essential biblical counseling skills, providing a comprehensive approach to caring like Christ. These four compass points combine to equip listeners to develop twenty-two ministry relational competencies—the “how to” of caring like Christ. This book serves as a practical training manual that can be used for lab and small group interaction.

A provocative, engaging look at the changes in sexual expression and the price women pay for these changes. This audiobook also covers the means God offers to help women claim their sexual promisereal stories, as well as insights from women struggling to make their way through the sexual maze.

Human beings are wired for connection. We long for deep relationships and real intimacy — both of which reflect our fundamental desire to be close to God. But all too often, whether because of our sin or our failures, we imagine that God prefers to keep his distance. In this book, Edward T. Welch shows us the purpose for which we were created: to be brought near to God as a kingdom of priests.

When pain becomes too deep to bear, people ask 4 key questions: What's wrong? Who can help? What will the helper do? What can I hope for? In this program, Drs. Larry Crabb and Dan Allender answer these questions, while shedding light on the strengths and weaknesses of various counseling models, examining the role of the church in providing restoration and growth, and supplying important principles for finding real help. Penetrating, encouraging, and empathetic, Hope When You're Hurting challenges both professionals and church leaders to rethink their views on counseling and Christian community.

Unlock the Secrets to a Fulfilling Marriage! Are you ready to transform your marriage from ordinary to extraordinary? Look no further! In "The Big Book of Marriage," Dr. Scott and Leah Silverii offer profound insights, practical wisdom, and heartfelt encouragement to help couples navigate the beautiful journey of matrimony. What's Inside: 1. Healing Hearts, Restoring Bonds: - Discover how to mend wounds, forgive, and rebuild trust. - Learn powerful communication techniques to bridge emotional gaps. - Explore the art of vulnerability and emotional intimacy. 2. Thriving Together: - Dive into ...

Finding our true selves has become the call of authentic living. But this is where we can get it wrong and inadvertently pursue the wrong things. Living out of our true selves isn't just about becoming-it's about unbecoming all the things we believed we had to be to be loved and rebecoming our essential, God-given selves.

Stages of the Soul is about making tangible spiritual progress. It’s about truly understanding - understanding like you’ve never understood before - that you are deeply loved. Author Nancy Kane walks you through five stages of the soul’s journey toward embracing God’s love. This book will help you see more clearly how the Lord tenderly guides us to greater wholeness, holiness, and love.

In The Weary Leader's Guide to Burnout, Sean Nemecek takes Christian leaders on a journey from burnout through recovery and on to spiritual transformation. By understanding the causes and symptoms of their burnout, these leaders will be ready to take practical, actionable steps toward wholeness. Then, if they choose, they will be poised to do the inner work of spiritual transformation by the power and guidance of the Holy Spirit. In the end, these leaders will emerge from burnout more confident in Christ, more connected with others, and with greater purpose, courage, and grace.

Unmasking the Mask: The Spiritual Battle Behind Mental Illness brings together the secular and biblical perspective on mental illness. Paul talks about the spiritual struggle, which involves two kingdoms. You will find that Unmasking the Mask will expose the enemy behind mental illness. You will discover holistic ways that may reverse or help you manage mental health.

With all the conveniences of the modern world, it seems like people would be happier and more peaceful than ever before. In reality, it is the exact opposite. In fact, many people are struggling to manage depression and anxiety like never before. When chaos hits your life, it is tempting to feel condemnation and shame. But when you see the redeeming fingerprint of God in your life, you can boldly announce that the God—who healed, delivered, and set you free—will do it again!

Christian faith isn't blind obedience to a set of rules and regulations; it is entering into a relationship with a God who pursues us - not to punish, but to love. As the leader of Central Christian Church in the self-proclaimed "Sin City, U.S.A.", Jud Wilhite has seen it all, and he knows that no matter how far someone has strayed from God, God always remains in passionate pursuit.

Are you a single Christian and stuck? Looking for a Godly spouse? Does it feel like getting married is a miracle in itself? Look no further! This prayer manual will take you through the Scriptures that help form God's intended marital breakthrough for you! God loves and adores marriage, and sometimes some people have spiritual barriers that only can be broken by taking God's hand to bring targeted Scriptures to life. Don't give room for satan to steal from what belongs in your life anymore! God is with you now, ready to equip you further with His strategies and wisdom if you are willing to ...

In Reflections for the Grieving Soul, widower and author Mike Nappa offers personal reflections, Scripture, heartfelt prayers---and hope---to comfort and guide you as you grieve the loss of a loved one.

“The devil’s War Against Your God-ordained Marriage” is an exposé on some of satan’s most potent weapons against relationships, both in his efforts to prevent them from forming and to destroy the ones in existence. The apostle Paul warned us to not be ignorant of the devil’s devices, lest he get an advantage over us (2 Corinthians 2:11). The Lord said His people are destroyed for lack of knowledge (Hosea 4:6). Sadly, many Christians were not aware of satan’s SINister covert war against their relationships, especially God-ordained marriages. Consequently, many fully armored ...

A toxic faith needs to be deconstructed and rebuilt on the solid foundation of the true Lord Jesus Christ. Untwisting Scriptures does this by faithfully examining word meaning, context, and the heart of God for His people. This book will untwist and present the beautiful truth of God’s Word, exposing sin where it needs to be revealed, and offering hope to those who desperately need it.