Spiritual Counseling

Raising godly children should be the goal of each Christian family. Far too often we get caught up in the same methods and philosophies that fail in the world. Raising children should not be based upon the prevailing ideology of the culture, nor on the practices of our parents. The Bible is our guide and gives us sound counsel on how to raise children to be godly. Godly and not just good is our goal. A godly child will be good, but far too many children have been taught mechanical obedience and not sought after godliness. This book is intended to help you implement the truths of scripture ...

Accessing mindfulness is a therapeutic touchstone for a range of emotional issues, from mild distress to the treatment of trauma, but the term mindfulness has often left Christians wary. Stripped of Christlike spirituality, it sounds self-focused at best, and at worst like a fusion with modern pop-religions of the day. But the quality of mindfulness - of being fully present, aware of ourselves and our situation so that we can better respond to the chaos around us - is a profoundly biblical concept. And it can be used effectively by Christian counselors and healing practitioners.

Traumatized and terrified of cancer? Perhaps you have been diagnosed yourself, or you have a friend or family member who is battling with the disease. You know you must face it - but you do not have to face it alone. Praying Through Cancer is a 90-day devotional that includes a collection of stories by women who have faced cancer and, with triumphant spirits, found comfort and sometimes even joy in the midst of it.

We say we're free in Christ, but many of us are still living in captivity - to fear, anger, shame, isolation, unforgiveness, and control. We're good at faking it around others, but we're exhausted by the ruse. Andi Andrew wants women to break free of their self-imposed prisons and live the lives that are rightly theirs in Christ. Sharing her own intentional journey of finding true freedom by surrendering control of her heart and life to the God who welcomed her with open arms, Andrew encourages women to give their pain and brokenness to Jesus.

Perhaps you've already experienced circumstances so shattering you may wonder today whether it's even possible to pick up the pieces. And maybe you can't. But God can—and the good news is, he wants to reassemble the shards of your life into a wholeness that only the broken can know.

We all have both good and bad habits in our life. Creatures of Habit reveals how to remove bad habits and replace them with godly ones. But it's not a matter of working hard, of "pulling ourselves up by our bootstraps." That approach simply doesn't work. True transformation is God's work - our job is to listen, obey, and put into practice what he's already directing us to do. Steve Poe has pastored large, growing churches for more than 34 years, and during that time he has counseled hundreds. He's seen that poor choices often become bad habits that in turn cause problems.

In twenty-five years of pastoral ministry, Scott Sauls has come alongside countless individuals and communities through weary seasons and circumstances. From his own seasons of regret, hurt, and fear--including battles with anxiety and depression--he knows what it's like to be unfinished and on the mend under Jesus' merciful, mighty healing hand.

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.

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.

Are life’s challenges leaving you restless and overwhelmed? Imagine embracing each day with God’s peace that passes all understanding. 10 Daily Affirmations for Serenity offers you a powerful path to inner calm, inspired by the timeless wisdom of the Serenity Prayer and rooted in God’s Word. This transformative mini-book presents 10 daily affirmations paired with uplifting Bible verses. Each affirmation guides you to: Reflect deeply on God’s promises. Align your thoughts with His truth. Find strength, hope, and direction for life’s uncertainties. Experience the peace that comes ...

Two way prayer is an extension of the eleventh step of AA to use prayer and meditation to improve a connection with God on the journey to sobriety. The practice has emerged as a valuable part of the addiction recovery process and has been validated in scientific studies. Priest and recovering alcoholic, Fr. Bill W. offers detailed, step-by-step instructions as well as sample writings that demonstrate how practical, intimate, and transforming this type of prayer can be.

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 ...

Without a doubt, the quest to attain sexual purity is the number one battle Christian men face in the 21st century. The message of this timely book is that you need not settle for a fear-driven form of freedom when an abundant life of victory in Christ is yours for the taking. The secret to victorious living is to tap into God's great storehouse of mercy for one's own needs, and then act as a conduit for that power, directing it toward the lives of others.

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.

With these practices, you’ll become increasingly comfortable and confident in working through your inner experiences in real time. Instead of burning out, you can follow the lead of Jesus toward a sustainable, fulfilling life.

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.

“Less of all expectations is the certainty of unconditional peace.” ~ Dr. Jacent M M-Murray. No one and nothing outside you has the power to influence how you feel. Your feelings are projections from your conditioning. Although the egoistical mind will convince you otherwise, when you are in charge of your emotional blueprint, you decide how to feel. When you cement this in your psyche, emotional freedom is yours to enjoy. These quotations will help you realize or confirm your inbuilt personal powers. The counseling sessions and affirmations are designed to help you awaken your ...

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.

In today's psychological culture, we have become a people more concerned with solving our problems than finding God. Suffer low self-esteem? Get counseling. Unfulfilled in life? Join a recovery group. But solving problems is not the point, argues Dr. Larry Crabb. In fact, whenever we place a higher priority on solving our problems than on pursuing God, we are being immoral!

In this life-changing Bible study, John Eldredge distills a lifetime of wisdom into five practical and ready-to-implement practices for putting your life back together. These practices include: (1) the one-minute pause, (2) benevolent detachment, (3) practicing kindness, (4) getting outside, and (5) stepping back from technology. These practices, ready for the taking, will enable you to begin recovery, focus on what matters most, disengage from the tragedies of this broken world, and discover the restorative power of beauty.