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Your cancer diagnosis comes as a surprise and not a pleasant surprise. It is a hard and threatening jolt. Perhaps you are still in shock. Still trying to wrap your mind around the new reality of your diagnosis and what it means for your present and future. Is it possible to walk by faith on this difficult journey? David Powlison, speaking both as a counselor and as someone who has been diagnosed with cancer four times, describes the uncertainty, the physical pain, and the emotional and spiritual struggles that come with a cancer diagnosis.

Pressing Forward is a Bible-based addiction recovery system that can be implemented by individuals, churches, and small groups in order to lead addicts to true liberation. Trent Childers, a gospel preacher and addiction advocate, divides Pressing Forward into three concise sections that defines addiction, offers biblical counsel about overcoming addiction, and leads to a life of faithfulness to Jesus. Each section is motivating and positive, encouraging those who are slaves of addiction to trust in the Lord who can provide eternal relief.

Through the histories of seven people seen in the Bible such as Joseph, Naomi, and Peter, Jeremy Nobles - pastor of Creekwood Baptist Church in Beaumont, Texas - explores healing from trauma from a Biblical perspective. Filled with scripture, stories, key concepts, thought-provoking questions, and practical steps to guide you on your own road to healing and wholeness, Triumphing Through Trauma shows listeners how Jesus can turn your anguish into his triumph.

Grief and loss...topics no one wants to talk about and yet, there they are in front of you. Checking the widow box was never in your plans. You may be angry...you may just be... nothing. Or the pain may be too great for words. Maybe its not the loss of a loved one; maybe it’s the loss of a dream or a job or your expectations of what should have been. God's promises are still true EVEN WHEN you are broken-hearted, heavy-burdened, bone-weary. He's there through every circumstance and every situation. God is your Provider, your Protector, and your Planner as His Word says in Psalm 23.

Forgiveness... Learn how to forgive and let go. Sometimes life doesn't seem to make sense or "add up". We have life circumstances that make us question whether we can truly have a full life. Divorce. Death. Sickness. Financial losses. And life doesn't seem fair. Whatever your circumstances, we believe every listener can benefit from what we share in these words, whether you've endured varying levels of pain or struggle in your own life or you know someone who has.

Prodigal: A Journey to Freedom from Abuse and Addiction tells the amazing story of a modern-day prodigal son. Read how God uses moments from Wynn's life to lead him to freedom in Christ and a ministry helping others overcome the same temptations that once enslaved him.

Have you ever wondered, "Why does this girl hate me?" or even "Why do I hate her?" Danielle has answers for you here - and actionable solutions. Not because she's perfect.... In fact, you're going to find out fast she has been both "the hater" and "the hated". She'll share real and very raw stories of girls hating her without knowing her, and at other times, how she, herself, was so jealous of another women she cheered for her to fail!

It's not your imagination, the world is changing drastically, and tens of millions of people are experiencing heart break, anxiety, depression, confusion, anger, and even hopelessness. The problem has become so bad that America now leads the entire world in anti-depressant use. But it doesn't have to be this way. No matter where you've been or where you are right now, there is a light that shines in the darkness that can and will give you strength, healing, wisdom, purpose, peace, joy, and unbreakable hope—IF you are willing to take the right steps and follow it to victory.

You are bored or stressed or hurt. Something is hard in life and you want a break. What do you grab for that you hope will protect, soothe, and comfort? Whatever it is - shopping, overeating, drinking, drugs - promises relief, but never delivers. Instead, you are left feeling empty, anxious, guilty, and wanting more. In CCEFs Breaking the Addictive Cycle: Deadly Obsessions or Simple Pleasures?, David Powlison shares that God made us for rest and pleasure, not for an obsessed and unsatisfied life.

El 3 de noviembre de 2020, Tim y Aileen Challies recibieron la impactante noticia de que su hijo Nick había muerto. Estaciones de aflicción incluye una selección de las reflexiones de Tim en las que comparte la intensidad del duelo temprano, las dudas y temores que nos atormentan durante la pérdida, y la fe y el gozo que nos sostienen durante el dolor.

Sexual assault is an invasive event of traumatic evil. You were victimized, and now you are suffering. Whenever sexual abuse occurs, love is not part of the equation. Rather, the perpetrator uses power, domination, and control to injure innocent victims. In CCEFs Sexual Assault: Healing Steps for Victims, David Powlison gently leads those who have been wounded sexually to a deeper relationship with God—beyond the pain—with biblical action steps.

Remember the Prisoners is a brave and undiluted transparency chronicling the events in the life of a man, like so many others, who's fears and insecurities lead him far from home. Alone and imprisoned, he ultimately finds freedom in the very place designed to represent its forfeiture. There, The Holy Spirit would lead him on a courageous journey of redemption, and reveal to him the true identity of The Son of God. This audiobook has the ability to bridge the gap between the incarcerated, and the loved one(s) left behind, by affording a glimpse into the heart of a rescued soul.

Are you tired of feeling weighed down by persistent health challenges and seeking spiritual guidance for a more confident and positive life? Are you searching for a deeper connection with the healing power of faith but unsure where to start? Introducing War Against Sickness and Diseases, an inspiring and transformative book that will guide you through divine principles to help you embrace a journey toward total healing and well-being. In this book, you will discover how to lay the foundations for spiritual healing, overcome obstacles, and free yourself from negativity. Armed with powerful ...

With vulnerability, unbelievable personal stories, and transformational yet simple steps you can apply today, pastor Will Gutierrez shares his story and how he found freedom from depression, anxiety, and pain. In Freedom, pastor Will encourages us to embrace Jesus as your healer and deliverer. And shows you your true value, what it means to be a child of God, and that God is for you in the midst of your struggles.

Il n’y a peut-être pas de plus grande crainte dans le coeur d’un parent que celle de voir son enfant chéri et bien élevé se transformer en enfant prodigue. Dans ce livre, Jim Newheiser et Elyse Fitzpatrick se basent sur leurs années d’expérience personnelle en tant que parents et conseillers bibliques pour expliquer comment des parents blessés peuvent faire face au traumatisme émotionnel causé par la rébellion d’un enfant. Ils offrent des encouragements chaleureux et des solutions concrètes qui seront utiles aux parents.

As a man of God, and as a man of conviction and truth, I had to study the Bible from its original context to help people become righteous, healthy, whole and secure. And as I became more and more a Bible scholar, I became less an less a religious person who finally saw that the Bible does not teach anything that leads to unhealthy, unrealistic, and destructive behavior against innocent life or common sense. I also realized the Bible is never wrong in its proper context and interpretation.

Jesus told His disciples that the harvest was in the fields, and they were ready to be harvested. Anyone who goes into the fields to work will receive wages of life eternal for their labor. The jail and prison system is often a forgotten mission field because it is in a locked environment away from the public eye. This book gives a glimpse inside prison walls to learn about ministering to the inmates. It concludes with an appeal to recruit other volunteers to this needy field of labor. The prison fields are white and ready for harvest. Will you be the one to answer the call?

"I will only try this once. I am not an addict. I can quit at any time." To every addict, these words are all too familiar. Drug addiction has destroyed the moral fiber of many communities and penetrated every level of society. The reach and grip of addiction go beyond age, race, economics, education, and political boundaries. No matter how long you have been an addict or how low you have fallen, you can fully recover and remain free. Dwight speaks candidly about his addiction to crack cocaine and alcohol and the toll it took on his family and aspirations. After falling for the “Big Lie...

Do you want to live in the fullness and freedom that God has for you? Perhaps you have physical, emotional and/ or spiritual chains that are preventing you from living this way. These chains can include, but are not limited to; behaviours, habits, thoughts, beliefs and unbelief, distractions and un- forgiveness. You will learn how to break these chains through the 4 P's: Pray Prune (Eliminate Hindrances) Pass (To Jesus & let go) Perception And the bonus- Praise! Each section is backed up by scripture and gives you stories, guidance, actionable steps and teaching. Also includes tools and ...

Are you struggling with an addiction? Do you have a loved one struggling with an addiction? What are the weapons that we need to fight this beast?Addiction is enslaving and killing our young people, devastating families, overstressing first responders and emergency room staff, and financially draining limited healthcare dollars. Addiction is a monster that needs to be understood and contained. Only when you know what it looks like and how it behaves will you have a chance of getting it into an appropriate cage.The field of addiction and addiction treatment is controversial. Much of the ...