Abuse is a growing problem. It is estimated that one in four women has been the victim of domestic violence and there is a growing awareness that men are often victims too. Those who have been abused need help, and the all-sufficient Word of God provides the wisdom we need to offer comfort, practical aid,…
Suicide is not new, but its acceptability and even popularity are quite new. Statistics indicate that more than 101 people take their own lives every day. However, those who work in the fields of crisis intervention also testify that a significant number of suicides are preventable provided help is available. This mini-book will help you…
“Devotions to help those grieving the loss of an unborn child. Using Psalm 139, Abbey Wedgeworth walks alongside women suffering the heartbreak of miscarriage. Having experienced the sorrow of miscarriage herself, she acknowledges the isolation commonly felt and the impact that such an experience can have on faith. The 31 biblical reflections in this beautiful…
“This book makes the distinction between what the world terms a ‘disease’ and what the Bible demonstrates is a life-dominating sin nature problem. You will find biblical tools to help examine your heart’s motives at the root of the addiction.”
In On Guard, Deepak Reju examines why child predators target churches and offers eleven straightforward strategies to protect children from abuse and to help young victims recover if it does happen. While On Guard does provide practical help for building a child protection policy, it provides much more. Full of pastoral wisdom, On Guard recognizes…
“‘Your past doesn’t define you.’ That statement might comfort some people, but maybe it doesn’t feel true for you. Maybe you regret past choices, lost opportunities, or sinful decisions. Maybe you have suffered terrible tragedy or were hurt badly by someone else. It’s hard not to feel damaged, wounded, trapped. When your inner monologue is…
“Chronic illness disrupts lives and leads to innumerable losses. Physical symptoms and limitation change all aspects of life, leading to unique challenges that are difficult to navigate. Thankfully, God provides his presence, counsel, and eternal perspective to help people in times of physical and emotional suffering. This 31-day devotional by biblical counselor Esther Smith focuses…
“How we communicate with one another matters―especially in a marriage. Even if we aren’t actively trying to cut down our spouses with our words, we can create friction and misunderstandings that hinder our unity and mutual growth. The Bible gives us countless principles to help us to communicate in ways that give life, not pain,…
“Do you ever see a story of forgiveness in the news and wonder how it’s possible? Are you struggling to forgive someone―or multiple people―who have deeply hurt you? Or do you wrestle with a low-grade bitterness that you’d like to chase out of your life? When the sin of the people around us looms large…
“As you prepare for marriage, much of your attention is fixed on your future spouse―and that’s a good thing! But have you prepared yourself for the ways that marriage will help you to know and image God? God created marriage to demonstrate his love and character in a special way―both to you and to those…
“Grief comes in all shapes and sizes, from the devastating grief accompanying death to the daily losses of betrayal and misfortune. And while the gospel speaks about grace for sin, does it say anything about grace for grief? Are those who have faith in God’s goodness supposed to grieve? Bob Kellemen reminds us that the…
“‘Thirty-five-plus years of counseling leads me to this statistical conclusion: approximately one out of one people struggle with anger.’ Anger is arguably the most common problematic emotion people feel. It is prevalent in every culture and experienced by every generation. No one is isolated from its presence or immune from its poison. The good news…
“It begins with a choice . . . but soon that choice overpowers and traps you. You both love and hate your habit, as it begins to define you. Modern approaches to addiction treat it as either a choice we make or a disease we cannot control. But God’s Word makes clear that addiction is…
“You have been unfaithful, and you want help, but moving forward is complicated. Professional counselor Michael Gembola provides daily guidance and encouragement to help you make lasting change. He offers reflection questions, plus suggestions for practical actions, so you can form new qualities and habits as you move toward God in repentance and toward your…
“Is there any hope for men and women in the ‘voluntary slavery’ of pornography addiction? Deepak Reju shows that this worship problem can be fought only with a greater love for Christ. This month-long devotional, with reflection questions and practical suggestions for action, gives you the encouragement and resources you need to fight in the…
“When we find it hard to grow in Christ, it is time to search our hearts for idolatry. Brad Bigney shows us, using personal examples, how to recognize hidden idols and root them out forever.”