Spiritual Counseling

Mrs. Hallelujah shares how the childhood trauma that kept her bound for years vanished at the sound of praise! Find out how it’s done in this dramatic rendition of Praise No Matter What Happens. Praise opens the door and allows God to fill the inner depths of the heart. Imagine what this one principle can do for your life, your health, and the people you come in contact with every day. May it motivate and affirm a way of thinking about God beyond the unfortunate events you face, for He is the answer to every problem no matter what happens.

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.

Have you been believing God for a healing miracle in your life or a loved one’s but your prayer appears unanswered? Perhaps you feel undeserving because you could not satisfy God’s “divine statutes” to receive a miracle. If you are at your wits’ end and desperate to experience God’s healing prowess released in your life, then this audiobook is for you. Contrary to many Christian beliefs that healing is only for the deserving, this handbook will shed light on God’s true nature and smash every erroneous perception most people have of him.

Many pastors and ministry leaders are constantly on the lookout for resources that can provide fresh insights and effective strategies for helping their flock grow spiritually and numerically. The Christian DISC® is a spiritual personality assessment tool designed specifically for Christian work and ministry. Based on the widely used DISC personality system, the Christian DISC® integrates insights from scripture and emotional intelligence, and is used by churches, ministries, organizations, and professionals across the country.

If left untreated, rejection wounds self-esteem and cripples self-concept. Many turn to prayer, which is necessary to expel the foul spirits of rejection. Yet, giving yourself to prayer is only one essential step to dealing with rejection. Expelling the demons does not negate the thought patterns, defense mechanisms, and wounds their former presence reinforced. This book borrows insight from simple medical practice to help readers add wisdom to their prayers, expel other spirits associated with the spirit of rejection, and uproot rejection's detrimental effects. We'll apply pressure to the ...

As a devout Christian, you may have experienced life's challenges and wondered why your unwavering faith hasn't shielded you from the storms. If you've prayed, fasted, and been active in your church but feel like something's missing, this book is your answer!" Saved but Struggling, Well but Wounded" offers a path to change. Inside these pages, you will embark on a journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth, uncovering invaluable insights such as Biblical Guidance: Explore the profound biblical support for prayer and seeking Godly counseling in times of trouble.

A fresh approach to spiritual formation! In the past, church leaders have turned to small groups or other kinds of discipleship programs to encourage spiritual growth in their churches. Yet, despite good intentions, the deeper experiences of spiritual transformation they had hoped for remained elusive.

Defeat the Spirit of Divorce and Restore Your Relationship with God’s Wisdom Are you facing challenges in your marriage that seem insurmountable? Do you feel the weight of conflict, emotional distance, or spiritual attacks threatening the foundation of your relationship? In Don’t Sell Your Marriage!, Ladejola Abiodun reveals the hidden forces working against Christian marriages and provides a powerful, faith-filled strategy to overcome them. Rooted in biblical wisdom, this book uncovers the enemy’s tactics—how the devil subtly trades the peace, love, and unity of marriage for strife...

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.

Marriage is not merely a human arrangement but a divine institution—the first one God established after creating humanity. Before careers, governments, or even the church, God designed marriage as the foundational relationship that would reflect His character and advance His purposes in the world. You're reading this book because you're considering or have committed to this sacred covenant. Perhaps you're newly engaged, in the midst of wedding planning, or seriously dating with marriage in view. Whatever your specific circumstance, you're in one of life's most formative seasons—a time ...

Here is practical guidance for church leaders who desire to free their people from the grip of inauthenticity, which hinders spiritual and emotional growth and maturity. It is a challenge to live differently by telling the truth about who you are, and to provide opportunities for others to do the same.

Does it matter if you are sorry for what you have done—or that you have not done? Does your being sorry—does your remorse—matter? If so, how? Who is helped or changed by it? Can spiritual leaders help people wrestle with some of the most challenging dilemmas of their lives? Episcopal priest and licensed therapist Stephen Crippen describes remorse as the crisis—both destructive and creative—that erupts within the human spirit at the point where sin and grace collide.

To be pastoral is to create a sacred space and time for the other person who needs support. The caregiver is fully present, listening critically and attentively to locate the "pastoral pillars" on the way for continued support. In order to provide effective pastoral care ministry and also be able to nail down and address the core issues bothering an individual, the caregiver should look beyond the ordinary and superficial, and companion into the deep ("the shadow") with the counselee, mentee, directee, client, patient, and the like.

When the storms of life blow in unexpectedly, wreaking havoc and leaving a trail of destruction, why does one person fall apart while another perseveres and even finds a deeper sense of purpose afterward? In Beyond the Storm, Debra Morton reveals why, providing the techniques and strategies that helped her and many others not only survive but also thrive, even in the most painful of circumstances.

Has suffering crushed you? Does God even care? Do not live defeated by suffering: allow God to use this audiobook to guide you on your journey to victory. Packed with Scripture, this book can transform your view of hardships and revolutionize how you handle adversity. This audiobook emerged from Celeste Li's experience with her beloved patients with HIV and AIDS, and from her own battles with adversity.

In this easy-to-listen yet powerful book, Charlene takes you through five practical steps on employing your hope skills. There is exploration through subjective and dictionary definitions of hope before introducing the steps of this indistinct skill. In addition, we will journey through ways that hope can be stolen and, conversely, how we can sustain or reinforce our hope through action even during trying times.

HEALING INSIGHTS FOR GRIEVING COUNSELORS Are you a counselor or mental health professional with a passion for helping others, yet you have recently experienced a season of grief and loss? In “Counselors Grieve, Too – 22 Wisdom Keys for Your Replenishment Journey,” I will share 22 wisdom keys from my personal replenishment journey. These insights are designed to help you heal as you surrender and find replenishment in the presence of the Lord.

Most Christians are content just wearing their team colors and cheering from the sidelines. God did not call and equip you to be a casual fan; he called you to be in the game. To be in the game, you will need Godly grit. Godly grit is Holy Spirit-infused passion and perseverance. This book explores Godly grit elements, what prevents it from growing, and what can be done to replenish a lost supply. This book is not for someone satisfied with complacency. This book is for someone who sincerely desires to be a disciple of Jesus and reach a hurting world.

What happens when you deconstruct your faith? Aside from all the theological messiness it brings, deconstruction brings with it a lot of personal trauma. Friends and family often distance themselves. Your church sometimes removes you from the pews. And often, you are left with nothing. Enter Michelle Collins' debut book, Into the Gray: The Mental and Emotional Aftermath of Spiritual Deconstruction. Far from a "how-to" guide, this book is much more "pastoral" in that it allows the listener to check in with a fellow spiritual sojourner.

Cartea lui M. Scott Peck, medic psihiatru cu o îndelungată experienţă în psihoterapie, vorbeşte despre lucruri fundamentale legate de evoluţia actuală a umanităţii: gândire, conştiinţă, cunoaştere şi evoluţie spirituală, alegeri făcute în viaţa personală sau într-un cadru organizat (instituţie, societate), dar şi despre „ştiinţa“ lui Dumnezeu. Om de ştiinţă el însuşi, autorul caută, în această carte, să înţeleagă misterele Creaţiei, fiinţa umană ca parte a acesteia, calea spre credinţă şi spre păstrarea ei.