Spiritual Loss

Author Gary Thomas approaches a subject that few pastors or Christian writers have dared tackle. In Every Body Matters, reaches all the way back to the apostle Paul, who wrote that we need to prime our bodies to become, "an instrument for noble purposes, made holy, useful to the Master and prepared to do any good work."

Finding Your Way after the Suicide of Someone You Love is a compassionate and practical guide that addresses the intensely personal issues of survivors of suicide (SOS). This gentle and faith-affirming resource helps survivors know what to expect, especially during the first year following a suicide. It includes personal stories of survivors and suggestions on how to move beyond survival to live life again.

While mediums sometimes resist the flow of communications they receive from the "other side", the best of them - like Bill Philipps - know what solace such messages can provide. The truly gifted also know that their gifts are not unique, that they can be cultivated by anyone with a sincere and open heart. Philipps illuminates all of this for listeners by demystifying what he does, sharing more than 20 inspiring stories of people receiving signs, and, most wonderfully, by providing step-by-step guidance that allows listeners to receive afterlife communications themselves.

Psychic medium and the author of the New York Times bestseller The Light Between Us Laura Lynne Jackson brings the mystical into the everyday. She relates stories of people who have experienced uncanny revelations and instances of unexplained synchronicity, as well as others drawn from her own experience. Full of stories of hope, Signs teaches us how to recognise and interpret the life-changing messages from loved ones and spirit guides.

Using the Beatitudes, Chip Dodd describes the eight movements we all must make if we are to live in freedom, fidelity, fullness, and faithfulness. With each movement, Dodd explores one of life's great paradoxes: The only way we get to the treasure we are made to possess is by traveling through tragedy and surrendering to the God who can do for us what we cannot do for ourselves.

When Colin Campbell’s two teenage children were killed by a drunk driver, Campbell was thrown headlong into a grief so deep he felt he might lose his mind. He found much of the common wisdom about coping with loss—including the ideas that grieving is a private and mysterious process and that the pain is so great that “there are no words”—to be unhelpful. Drawing on what he learned from his own journey, Campbell offers an alternative path for processing pain that is active and vocal and truly honors loved ones lost.

Every person who lives long enough will eventually encounter circumstances that are difficult to explain theologically. From years of counselling experience, Dr. James Dobson offers assurance of God's constant care, even when human suffering is beyond our comprehension.

Twenty-one surgeries by age 13. Years in the hospital. Verbal and physical bullying from schoolmates. Multiple miscarriages as a young wife. The death of a child. A debilitating progressive disease. Riveting pain. Abandonment. Unwanted divorce. Vaneetha Rendall Risner begged God for grace that would deliver her. But God offered something better: his sustaining grace. In The Scars That Have Shaped Me, Vaneetha does more than share her stories of pain; she invites other sufferers to taste with her the goodness of a sovereign God who will carry us in our darkest of days.

Healing the Deepest Wounds is the go-to resource for those who accompany a woman or a man in the process of healing from the wounds of abortion. For those hoping to support someone who suffers from the wounds of abortion, this book offers practical insights for both emotional and spiritual healing. It is especially helpful for priests, pastors and counselors. “What impressed me most about Fr. Cameron’s work is his reminder to women and men involved in the abortion of their child that they are called to holiness. There is hope for them. This work is written with compassion and mercy, ...

The natural way to lasting weight loss! Reclaim control over your spiritual, emotional, and physical health, and lose weight today. Incorporating the latest medical findings with the timeless wisdom of the Bible, The New Bible Cure for Weight Loss provides powerful tools and findings that your own doctor never may have told you.

Unshakeable is a tiny book to pray you through the big stuff. Writing a book while waiting for a breakthrough was outside of my plans. However, the insights and treasures the Lord gave me in my shaky season were so loaded with wisdom and comfort that I knew I had to share them. Unshakeable was birthed in a period of weeping. It poured out of me with such ease, even though it hadn't been easy. As I hunkered into the shoulders of my King, I tethered myself to His strength. I knew that if I was entering a season of heartache, that only meant I was positioned for His nearness. If you picked ...

When the oldest of Kate Braestrup's four children was 10 years old, her husband, a Maine state trooper, was killed in a car accident. Stunned and grieving, she decided to pursue her husband's dream of becoming a Unitarian minister. She eventually began working with the Maine Game Warden Service, which conducts the state's search-and-rescue operations when people go missing in the wilderness.

When our circumstances unravel, how do we hold on to truth, to hope, to who we’re meant to be? After Carole Holiday experienced a series of heartbreaking losses, she realized something else had slipped away: her identity. Grief had stolen her sense of self, leaving her feeling unmoored and empty. But it was not the end of her story. Her debut book, I Don’t Know Who I Am Anymore,is for the wanderers, the waylaid, the wavering. The ones who feel weak and worthless. The ones who weep.

Fasting offers many more benefits than just losing weight. It can cure multiple diseases, boost physical performance, and even help you live longer. You might think you will be hungry, miserable, deprived, and grumpy. This is not the case, and when you find out what fasting can do for your mind, body, and spirit, you will only be mad you didn’t start sooner!

Embark on an extraordinary journey where faith and fitness converge to create a path to health and wellness. "Losing Weight with God" is more than just a guide to shedding pounds; it's a deeply spiritual voyage that weaves the wisdom of scripture with the latest scientific insights into a comprehensive approach to weight loss. This book is not merely about the physical aspects of weight loss. It delves into how our spiritual health and practices can profoundly impact our journey toward a healthier self. From exploring the divine nature of our bodies to understanding the psychological ...

YOGA IS A WAY OF LIFE — A PATH TO SELF-IMPROVEMENT AND HOLISTIC WELL-BEING More than just poses – embrace yoga as a lifestyle This book goes beyond physical postures. You'll explore yoga as a complete way of living—covering not only asanas (poses) but also breathing techniques, mindful habits, and a philosophy of compassion, simplicity, and inner peace. Support natural and sustainable weight loss This book introduces how regular yoga practice, along with mindful eating and conscious living, can lead to lasting weight balance—not through crash diets, but by healing your relationship ...

Despite his deep desire to overcome mental illness and lead others out of their own pain, pastor Andrew Stoecklein died by suicide at the age of 30. In the wake of the tragedy, his widow, Kayla, embarked on a journey to better understand Andrew’s harrowing battle, come alongside those with similar struggles, and help the church overcome the stigma of suicide.

Internationally renowned psychiatrist and author Irvin Yalom has devoted his career to counselling those suffering from anxiety and grief. But never had he faced the need to counsel himself until his wife, esteemed feminist author Marilyn Yalom, was diagnosed with cancer. In A Matter of Death and Life, Marilyn and Irvin share how they took on profound new struggles: Marilyn to die a good death, Irvin to live on without her.

I always wanted to be a mom. After my miscarriage, I thought it would never happen. But then, I realized that God had a wonderful plan for my life. I just had to wait and put my faith in Him. Many women suffer the tremendous loss of a miscarriage. They often believe they are alone, but they are never alone. Rest assured that it is not anyone's fault! It is simply a sad component of life. In every four pregnancies, one ends in a miscarriage. I am sharing my story to help other women who have experienced the same pain I have. I want you to know that you are not alone. You are not to blame. ...

Vaneetha Risner contracted polio as an infant, was misdiagnosed, and lived with widespread paralysis. She lived in and out of the hospital for 10 years and, after each stay, would return to a life filled with bullying. When she became a Christian, though, she thought things would get easier, and they did: carefree college days, a dream job in Boston, and an MBA from Stanford where she met and married a classmate. But life unraveled. Again.