Kategoria BISAC: Religion >> Christian Ministry - Counseling & Recovery

A Soul-full poetic journey through the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). Poet, Lynn Russo, through her own struggle with alcohol, having hit rock bottom and entering into recovery invites the reader into a lifelong dalliance with the twelve steps of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) through her poetry and writings. From the joy of mothering both her own and children not her own, to the heartbreak and devastation of divorce and addiction, Lynn Russo brings the reader through the seasons of life into recovery and the rekindling of her faith.

Hast Du Zufriedenheit gefunden? Die meisten Leute sehnen sich danach. Falls nicht, kann es sein, dass Du aufgegeben hast...

Wenn Du Zufriedenheit suchst oder neu danach suchen willst, ist Die 5 Gewohnheiten von zutiefst zufriedenen Menschen das Buch fUr Dich.

Die Bibel sagt, dass jeder Mensch nach Gottes Bild gemacht ist. Andrew Page sagt, dass es 5 Gewohnheiten gibt, die das Bild Gottes in uns ausmachen. Er sagt: "Wenn wir aufzeigen kOnnen, was diese Gewohnheiten praktisch fUr jeden Einzelnen von uns bedeuten, werden wir einen hOheren Grad von Zufriedenheit...

Ben and Ann Wilson help couples navigate the painful journey through an affair toward reconciliation and a stronger marriage. They help couples out of their experience as licensed professional counselors, and out of their own story of unfaithfulness, betrayal, and redemption. This book will:

• Help you heal your broken hearts

• Offer hope in your pain and sorrow

• Give you room to process your anger

• Guide you in rebuilding trust

• Assist in understanding why you did what you didn't want to do

• ...

Those who minister in difficult contexts hear stories of personal struggle, trauma, and tragedy almost daily. We have heard Christ's promise that He is always with us, that He is able to heal and restore us from physical, emotional, and spiritual sickness. But how do we begin? And how can we gently and safely invite others into healing?

Dorothy Mathieson and her husband, George, have spent decades searching for a practical, reliable answer to that aching question. They have served internationally within the world's poorest communities, prayed with many who have not yet met Jesus,...

Living at the End of the Rope presents a marvelous collection of humbling stories, demonstrating the triumph of God's grace shining through the darkness. Thank you Ron, for assembling these stories as a reminder of our frailty, and of God's power to bring healing.
- Philip Boom, President, Emmaus Bible College

As I turn the tearful pages and watch the parade of broken, healing people pass by, I gather strength to face my own hurts and heartaches as a fellow sufferer in this hard world.
- Shane Johnson, Author

How can you go on when things are not...

Welcome to Junkbox Diaries.

What is a junkbox?
A person who is just so all consumed by addiction and drugs that they do not care about what goes into their body. They don't shower, they barely eat, and the only sleep they get is a result from a high dose shot of some "high quality" heroin.

Herb Stepherson was born in Jonesboro, Georgia. He is the middle child of three boys. He is thirty-one years old and spent his youth like most young boys in central Georgia, riding bikes and playing sports--baseball in...

In this personal story of love and loss, Victor Lee Austin shares how caring for his wife during her painful struggle with brain cancer and its aftereffects brought him face-to-face with his God and with his faith in unsettling ways. God gave...

Addiction . . .
Another word for heartache and despair

Who could ever understand --
No one, unless it happened to you.

Do you ever wonder, "What's wrong with me? Why am I different? Why do I do what I really, at times, do not want to do? Something inside (deep inside of me) seems to rise up and I lose control again."

Are you being played? Is there some force that is stronger than you that has control? You are not alone. There is an enemy (a whole army of demons) that works to destroy you. It is an enemy that knows your weakness. You, at times, are helpless...

No matter what situation you're in, there is always something you can do: pray. Prayer brings change. Everyone needs help at various times in life. We don't have to be swept away by events or circumstances beyond our control. We can always pray to make a difference for ourselves. God is there to lend a helping hand, especially when we ask.

These prayers span the length of Christianity. Some are very ancient, while others are from the 1700 and 1800s. All are unique and rare. They offer help in:

• Obtaining enlightenment, protection, and material...

Is the Holy Spirit the key to everything good and right for the abundant Christian life?

Pentecostals and Charismatics of the twentieth century taught, practiced, and institutionalized many Holy Spirit things: some good, some bad, some built the church of Jesus Christ, and some hurt and tore down Christians. Now in the twenty-first century, many successful churches, pastors, and Christians are hesitant, skittish, and even standoffish when it comes to the Holy Spirit.

But Paul exhorted all Christians not to be ignorant concerning...

It's easy to fall in love and to get married. But what does it really mean to be married? And how do you stay married?

In Becoming Married, Staying Married, couples will be encouraged to see marriage as a process that never ends. Together they will reflect on current realities particular to African American couples. They will also discover nine key principles that are required for healthy marriages, including concepts like self-awareness, flexibility, maturity, and forgiveness. Practical suggestions on how to further enhance each quality are included, in addition to...