Religious counselling Books

Edited by Mark R. McMinn and Timothy R. Phillips, this collection of essays is a multidisciplinary dialogue on the interface between psychology and theology that takes seriously the long, rich tradition of soul care in the church.

Open your pure eyes.Whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything...

Forgiving The Unthinkable is the raw, real, and emotional account of Yakol Whitney's journey of healing from the pain and shame of having an abortion. This captivating story takes readers through her rocky teenage years, the day of the abortion, and her...

In this inspiring memoir, the Reverend R. E. Rose shares his memories of the many people he has counseled and inspired over the course of his ministry. Drawing on his deep faith and his extensive knowledge of the Bible, Rose offers insights and guidance...

 In We Survived Sexual Abuse! You Can Too! Pamela K. Orgeron, the editor, a Board Certified Christian Counselor, an Advanced Christian Life Coach, and a survivor of past sexual abuse combines her educational and life experiences to...

Hold on! You're on the verge of discovering new momentum for your life. God wants you to let go of whatever makes you stop. John Mason launched an all-out attack on mediocrity in his best-selling books "An Enemy Called Average" and "You're Born an...

Spiritual accompaniment -- patient listening and honest openness has become widespread among Christians of many traditions in recent years. Is this modern application of an ancient 'discernment of spirits' the best way for individual persons and...

Trauma therapist Teresa B. Pasquale offers healing exercises, true-life examples, and life-giving discussion for anyone suffering from the very real pain of church hurt. Pasquale, a trauma survivor herself, understands the immeasurable value of our...

Feeling exhausted, cynical, or overburdened in your ministry? There is hope ...We suffer burnout because we overwork ourselves. We suffer burnout when we experience disappointment, betrayal, and rejection, or when we fall short of our own expectations...

This book is your first resource when you need to know how God can help someone through life challenges! Scripture Resources for Counseling compiles decades of ministry leadership into an easily accessible reference that can be used by any Christian...

THE COMPANION WORKBOOK TO BIPOLAR TO BELOVED!HAVE YOU OR A LOVED ONE BEEN LABELED OR DIAGNOSED WITH A MENTAL DISORDER?Lynn Eldridge was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, borderline personality disorder, and post-traumatic stress...

There is an unprecedented mental health crisis sweeping the globe. People are hurting in more ways than ever and in epidemic numbers. This unique and innovative resource is designed to inspire and activate faith communities to meet the real-world...

Restore your emotional health! Have you felt trapped in an endless cycle of fear, anger, guilt, and other negative emotions? Has depression, anxiety, fear of rejection, or the inability to let go of past hurts robbed you of peace? No matter how...

Can you really start over again and have a meaningful life? After experiencing deep emotional hurts? After struggling with ingrained dysfunctional habits? After falling into addiction? After making destructive choices that alienate your family and...

A Strictly Biblical Perspective Ministries Inc. has strategically designed a biblical cognitive character-based training curriculum. It is designed to equip pastors, chaplains, and faith-based instructors with insight for preparing reentry volunteers as...

Confessions of a Caffeine Addict is a collection of stories written by individuals who share the same problem-addiction to caffeine. Their stories serve as a wake up call. They reveal the dangerous and shocking consequences of excessive consumption of...

Opening a book about addiction can be scary, whether you have an addiction yourself or love someone else who does. Certain things are hard to hear. This is not the guilt-filled lecture though. This is more like a letter from a friend, someone you love...

If as believers we are to go from glory to glory, strength to strength, and faith to faith, we better have a plan. Unfortunately, even many leaders to not have a systematic, logical yet flexible plan to get from child of God to Son to...

Many people don't know how to reconcile the spiritual with the reality of where they are psychologically, so their psychological issues are not submitted to the spirit. Thus, followers of Christ are often living with shame, oppression, or even hatred. It...

Living in this world can be hazardous to one's health. Struggles to deal with pain and suffering drive a number of people to counselors, pastors, and popular "how to" books on Christian living to find healing. The experience of feeling deeply wounded by...

If you have ever looked into the eyes of a parent who is heartbroken over a wayward child, then you have seen one of the worst types of pain imaginable. When the parent comes to that point, there is little you can do. As a pastor, I have seen that look...

How do I know what is true?Can we really be certain of what the Bible says?What will happen to me when I die?In moments of honesty, has there been any person who hasn't entertained these questions? Moreover, when these thoughts plague the mind, it's...

Academic research in alcohol addiction presents diverse results and subject inadequacies. This study identifies conscience and its influence through spirituality on successful recovery as promoting unity and adequacy in the field. The purpose of the...

Paul Snell, novice reporter, gets assigned a weekly column on chess, mostly because of his faux-filial attachment to the Hane Tribune's owner Waldo Turner. In return Snell promises to attend to, and probably marry, Waldo's fragile, unhinged niece Pamela...

Called to be a Pastor: Why it Matters to Both Congregations and Clergy is a how-to resource with a memoir touch, describing the essential but delicate partnership between clergy and congregation. This partnership requires nurture and attention to detail...

Americans are using more medical services every year, but as many as half of those services do nothing to improve their health. For many, the alarming rise in health care costs is stretching family budgets to the breaking point. This book challenges the...

"You shouldn't feel like that" is a statement that demonstrates ignorance and unkindness, whether intentional or not. It invalidates the expression of the person revealing his or her inherent feelings and exploits that person's vulnerability. Research...

Wondering what spiritual direction is all about? Looking for a practical guide that covers everything from finding a spiritual guide to becoming one? This is your "how-to" book on the history, practice and ethics of spiritual guidance.Spiritual Direction...

Today, it would be difficult to overstate how profoundly our attitudes toward sex and its meaning have changed. Our grandparents would not even recognize us. Blinded by the myth of inexorable cultural progress, progressives distort sexuality and continue...

Do you feel stuck emotionally, unable to overcome the challenges of life? Do you feel aimless and struggle to find direction and purpose? Are you looking for improved mental and spiritual health? Do you want to help others find solutions to their...

A los dieciséis años me encontraba hablando con mi padre biológico por primera vez.La única forma en que puedo describirlo es que fue algo surrealista. Él me pidió que nos reuniéramos en un Denny's cercano. No supe qué decir excepto: Claro, estaré allí...

Everyone experiences brokenness at one point in their life, but are we prepared to handle these tough situations in a biblical and effective way? In Broken Yet Called, Terrance Rollerson equips church leaders and members to approach these situations...

Reprint of the 1937 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition and not reproduced with Optical Recognition software. "It would be difficult to overstate the clarifying wisdom of this little book, which can easily be read in one sitting but can be...

Beyond Compatibility is a primer for engaged and married couples on the development of genuine love that will last a lifetime. It differs from many marriage books in that it moves past mere compatibility in pursuit of the biblical dynamics of enduring...

With the slam of the gavel, the hopes and dreams for your future shatter. With a judgment rendered, you or a loved one now serve time in prison. Will another court hear your pleas?In despair over her son’s future, Shonda Whitworth petitioned the...

Step 13 is the true story of how one man struggled with alcohol addiction and how God used this life to bring glory to Himself. Jim Brissey opens his heart and honestly portrays his day-to-day struggle to give up his "good friend, Buzz." As he...

In today's world, trauma and traumatic loss are increasingly common. This book surveys the important constructs, concepts, and dynamics of trauma, loss, grief, and growth, offering resources and strategies that ministers and other spiritual caregivers...

When United Airlines Flight 232 crashed in Sioux City, Iowa, in 1989, 112 people died, and 184 people survived. In this book Gregory S. Clapper, both a college professor and a chaplain in the National Guard, reflects on his ministry in the aftermath of...

What comes after reflective listening? What comes after the ministry of presence? Spiritual midwifery is a powerful framework for offering pastoral care in today's fast-paced environment. Midwifery offers ways of thinking about those who are served, the...

What is the role of the church in ministering to the sick? This book argues that it is not what is now called the "healing ministry," with its frequent claims of remarkable cures from physical illness. Little critical attention seems to have been paid to...

How do people think about God as they look death squarely in the face? This is the central question in The Spiritual Lives of Dying People. Here are the stories of fifteen people who confront death in their own ways and who find spiritual strength in...

Meet Me at the Palaver makes the case for a particular approach to pastoral counseling as a response to the destructive impact of colonial Christianity on indigenous African communities. The book opens with stories of destructive change brought to...

Depression and related illnesses threaten to wreck the lives of many teens and their families. Suicide driven by these illnesses is one of the top killers of these young people. How do teens become depressed? What does depression feel like? How can we...

When a boy cries, his father trains him in the way of the ancients. He is taught to "man up," and rejects anything feminine in his life. Thus he begins the process of becoming a man in the image of his culture. This transformation comes at the expense of...

Despite astute critiques and available resources for alternative modes of thinking and practicing, individualism continues to be a dominating and constraining ideology in the field of pastoral psychotherapy and counseling. Philip Rieff was one of the...

Free to Be Fruitful offers unique insight on how God brings freedom from bondage and how people may best minister freedom to one another. Taking key sections of Scripture, Joey Benami presents a comprehensive foundation for healing and freedom from...