Religious counselling Books

Of what particular value is Psalm 119 to the counselor? First, individual verses, like those in Proverbs, will be of value for counselors to expound, apply and then ask counselees to memorize so that they may use them as "Portable truth." Second, since...

A large part of preventative member care practice involved making difficult decisions during the application, screening and placement process of sending cross-cultural workers. When it comes to sending families with additional needs, it is vital we...

All of us have experienced accusations. That's because in this world, we are bombarded with both judgments and accusations. We accuse each other and we accuse ourselves. We receive accusations, judge those accusing us, and also judge ourselves. It...

In this seminal work by Therapist and Educator Dr. Stan DeKoven, the full ramifications of family violence are exposed and dismantled. From a proper understanding of the dynamics leading to abuse, rooted in family dysfunction, to the treatment of victim...

Get the facilitation skills that will take you from being willing to truly capable to lead safe and effective small groups.While Small Groups are incredibly effective in theory, oftentimes, ineffective leadership can  cause these groups to...

Pastoral theologians from Congo, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, and Zimbabwe address, in this book, the issues of leadership, Ubuntu (community), gender-based violence, political violence, healing, and deliverance faced by pastors and ministers in African...

THE PROCESS FOR DIVINE PURPOSE...Are you experiencing a press out of measure propelled by life circumstances, emotional wounds, heartache, levels of pain, human sufferings, or stemming from your gifts, and divine call? Do you understand the will of God...

In this extensive and vividly presented study, Mr. Hanhardt provides a model of how the spiritual life emerges at times of change and suffering in our lives. He presents a new view of ancient structures in the human psyche-the relationships that are our...

Follow The Leader! And Other Papers: Counsels On The Christian Life (1882) is a book written by George Everard, a British Anglican priest and author. The book is a collection of essays and sermons that provide guidance and advice on living a Christian...

Guilt and shame are repeatable, heavy duty to manage, and fully automatic unless we break the cycle of shame that binds.

Anxiety, sadness, fear, depression, and PTSD are words like many more that describe the lives of countless men, women, and children in our society today. More so than at any other time in history these life issues burden people inside and outside of...

In "The Power of Jesus Over Depression," delve into the profound wisdom of scripture as it unveils the causes and consequences of depression through real-life examples. This enlightening book draws inspiration from the Bible, offering solace and guidance...

Rebuilt Recovery - Christ-centered recovery mixed with discipleship!Learn More! Visit https://www.rebuiltrecovery.org/Rebuilt Recovery is a journey with God through His plan for healing. People completing Rebuilt find freedom from:Addiction,...

Concepts of Recovery The Journey (Mandarin Translation) is the Mandarin version of the English Concepts of Recovery The Journey Participant's book written by those who have experienced the pain of abortion; but have also found grace and peace through...

Concepts of Recovery The Journey Facilitator's Guide (Mandarin Translation) is the Mandarin translation of the English version of Concepts of Recovery The Journey Facilitator's Guide. The guide provides a listing of supplies needed, and rituals for each...

Mike Flynn and Doug Gregg take an approach to inner healing that stresses the principles and models provided by Scripture while correcting common myths and misunderstandings.

Physician Dwight L. Carlson marshals clinical evidence to demonstrate that many emotional hurts are just as biologically based as cancer and heart disease. Here is vivid proof that people in emotional pain deserve compassion, not condemnation.

Asserting that spiritual abuse in the church is more common than we realize, Ken Blue examines the causes of spiritual abuse, identifies abusive patterns, offers healing to those who have suffered abuse and describes how leaders should model the gospel...

Do you have an irritating feeling on the inside? Is there something mysterious hindering you, pulling you down, and holding you back? What could it be? It might be the primal and painful human emotion of shame.Shame is an intimidating feeling of...

Help Overcoming Painful Experiences (H.O.P.E.) is a non-profit organization that both cultivates and promotes the value of spiritual and emotional health from a Biblical perspective. Our mission is to provide a safe place to work through the emotional...

Help Overcoming Painful Experiences (H.O.P.E.) is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to help people experience a life transformation through their emotional pain so they can live the purpose-filled, victorious life God intended and designed them...

Help Overcoming Painful Experiences (H.O.P.E.) is a non-profit organization that both cultivates and promotes the value of spiritual and emotional health from a Biblical perspective. Our mission is to provide a safe place to work through the emotional...

Help Overcoming Painful Experiences (H.O.P.E.) is a non-profit organization that both cultivates and promotes the value of spiritual and emotional health from a Biblical perspective. Our mission is to provide a safe place to work through the emotional...

In Raging with Compassion, MIchael Ramsey prize-winning author John Swinton argues for a practical theodicy, one embodied in the life and practices of the Christian community. This practicality does not seek to provide an explanation for the existence of...

Spirituality, Theology and Mental Health provides reflections from leading international scholars and practitioners in theology, anthropology, philosophy and psychiatry as to the nature of spirituality and its relevance to constructions of mental...

Dr. Ruel A Lewis, M. Th., D. D., is a native of Jamaican descent; whom, after his formidable years of completing high school he began his professional career as a Jamaican law enforcement officer for approximately a decade--he later resigned honorably to...

Bipolar for the Christian is thornier than a briar patch, but may blossom like a rose when cultivated with the Spirit of God's Message. Hope seems distant at the dark fringe of depression. At the opposite pole a Christian with bipolar is tempted to yield...

Wann und unter welchen Bedingungen kann Religion bei der Bewältigung eines einschneidenden Lebensereignisses als Ressource dienen? Im interdisziplinären Dialog von Theologie und Psychologie wird diese Frage anhand einer empirischen Längsschnittstudie mit...

While looking up to heaven and praying one day, I heard in a small soft voice from my Lord, "You are going to help women." I knew I was a sinner and that Jesus came to save sinners. I began a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. I felt a...

The ideas in this book are not common sense, and are becoming less and less common with every passing year. Using insight gained from many years of Bible research, seminary teaching, and practical ministry, Dr. Earl Radmacher shows readers the truth of...

By the early years of the twentieth century, Mother Mary Loyola had cemented her reputation as one of the best Catholic writers of her generation, but the First World War prompted her to write a book of consolation for the innumerable mothers, wives and...

Bill Beckham gives a historical and strategic perspective of God's expansion people movement that is built upon the unique and interrelated groups of 3, 12, and 70. He makes the case that the church must do three things in the 21st century: (1) Add a...

Embrace the path that leads us closer to God and nearer the character of Jesus through the complete study of forgiveness. Alive Again leads you into a deep study of forgiveness accounts in the Bible and encourages application in your own life.With Alive...

this is a book the can encourage you through troubles and depression.it's about faith and much more such as it is a short story's of my life from drug abuse and alcohol to faith it is poetry it shows you how to forgive the scriptures that I've studied...

Religions are at their core about creating certainty. But what happens when groups lose control of their destiny? Whether it leads to violence, or to nonviolent innovations, as found in minority religions following the death of their founders or leaders,...

From both a theological and a psychological perspective, this book examines the destructive, damning nature of sin-whether against God's law or in violation of one's own adopted moral code. It examines three dozen destructive "defense mechanisms"...

In this book, you will discover ways to guard your heart and remove ungodly, destructive forms of fear such asanxiety, worry, stress, phobias and panic. When Jesus says, "Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let thembe afraid" (John 14:27),...

Covalent Counsel: In Pursuit Of The Ultimate Intimate Spiritual Experience is a bold and provocative spiritual direction for personal transformation that focuses solely on the accomplished work and prevailing power of Christ. The author/psychologist...

It is my hope that this book will teach you how to outwit and defeat your enemies. These pages are not filled with academic theory, but with real-life experience from a battle I fight every day, one day at a time. Stick with me through this journey and...

In this latest edition of Dr. DeKoven's book Marriage and Family Life, the principles from the Word of God, necessary to have an effective and God pleasing family are presented with humor and grace. Perfect marriages do not exist, but healthy ones can if...

What does it mean to be a spiritual friend? How can we mentor those with questions of faith?This is a comprehensive introduction to spiritual mentoring from a UK author with international experience of leading retreats, speaking and writing in this area...