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Naval Aviation Officer Candidate School proved to be the most demanding 16 weeks of my life. The naval flight training continued to be demanding and a plane crash shook me up to the point of asking myself what life's purpose was all about. The Lord provided just what I needed to come to accept Christ as my Lord and Savior. Now, with the Holy Spirit to guide me, involvement in prison ministry provided a rich environment to be used to touch men's hearts with the truth of Christ.

Dear Survivor is a letter from my heart to women who’ve been assaulted and abused.

Each of us has a story and has experienced hurt in some area of our lives. Whether in childhood, adolescence or adulthood, we all have experienced pain and disappointment. If not dealt with, these wounds begin to impact our everyday life at a crippling rate. We live bound by fear, insecurities, anger and jealousy; often chalking it up as “normal.” Yet, in reality, we are being held captive by what others have done to us. We desire freedom from our pasts and our pain yet struggle with how to attain it; we wonder if it is even possible.

Come, climb with me to discover how to conquer your mountain of wounds and offenses that may seem insurmountable. I will use personal stories to coach you in forgiving even those unforgivable and unforgettable offenses. Along this climb I will introduce you to my Father who delights in his children’s expressions of love through their simple finger paintings.

Bob & Laura were two lives broken and shattered by uncontrollable circumstances and their own bad choices. Their lives were interrupted by Jesus Christ, whose powerful love transformed their destructive path into one filled with happiness, peace, joy, and love. Bob & Laura's story of God's intervention in their decaying marriage will ignite your faith in Him. Travel with them on their journey of radical transformation and you won't be disappointed! You will be challenged to step out in faith, trust God with all you have, and radically serve Him!

Today is Beautiful is one person’s story–told in devotional format–of walking with God through cancer treatment and into recovery. It presents the wisdom of Scripture, lessons learned from friends, comfort from the Holy Spirit, and the intervention of God on this journey for which no one volunteers. Listen to these 52 meditations one per week for a year or one a day over a cycle of treatment.

In the journey of life, we often find ourselves held back by our own limiting beliefs. These beliefs, rooted in fear, self-doubt, and negative self-talk, can hinder our progress and prevent us from living fully in the truth and freedom that God has called us to. As Christian believers and Christian life coaches, it is vital that we understand the power of these limiting beliefs and how they can impact our lives and the lives of those we serve.

So many of us suffer from chronic guilt feelings; we assume that these feelings reflect God’s opinion of us. But then along comes the gospel – exploding the lie with its mind-shattering declaration that not only does He love us, He is the One who “forgives all [our] iniquities, who heals all [our] diseases” (Psalm 103:3). While we tend to conform to our own self-concept, becoming what we think we are, Jesus does something for us that no man can do, He give us a new identity. “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have become new (2Corinthians 5:17).

Dr. David K. Ewen's latest book serves as a profound continuation of his previous work, "Unveiling the Invisible: Exploring Homelessness in Massachusetts." In this new publication, Dr. Ewen delves deeper into the intricate realities faced by individuals experiencing homelessness, exploring the profound themes of recognizing despair within this marginalized population and advocating for the transformative power of hope.

The Bible Study Source series provides a unique audio learning experience. Unlike a traditional audiobook's direct narration of a book's text, Anxious for Nothing includes high-quality, live audio sessions from the author that cover this important Bible-based topic. These sessions will reflect the ambiance of the unique recording locations, immersing the listener into the teaching.

Courageous stories of healing are emerging from the global battle against COVID-19. Pastor and author Tim Doyle provides glimpses from his own healing journey and shares personal and insightful examples of lessons learned from his recovery from the disease. Listeners will be encouraged and challenged by his thoughtful and creative observations, drawing life lessons that apply to anyone battling chronic illness or difficulty. 

Theology professor and Competent to Counsel author Jay E. Adams firmly believes that the Bible itself provides all the principles needed for understanding and engaging in holistic counseling. In order to bring the practice of counseling—whether by professional therapists or by the church—under biblical guidance, we first have to deepen our understanding of Scripture. A Theology of Christian Counseling is the connection between solid theology (the study of God) and its practical application.

Let’s face it. The trauma of life can crush our souls. Some pain feels like it won’t ever go away. But no matter how devastating it might feel, our pain is never greater than God’s ability to sustain us. Frank Friedmann confronts the issue of pain honestly, without hollow clichés and pat answers that help no one. He writes so that hurting people can find God in a way they never knew him...so they can get through what they can’t get over.. Are you hurting? Finding God in the Gray was written with you in mind.

The author, writing as if he is chatting with you over coffee, addresses 10 common and recurring questions asked by husbands of childhood sexual abuse survivors. The questions comprise the chapter titles. Bill guides the listener through each chapter by exploring new perspectives and establishing new patterns for personal development and for responding to their spouse. The perspectives and patterns are based on research, years of interaction with husbands of survivors, and a blend of clinical accuracy, personal experience, and distinctly Christian perspective.

Are you trapped by anger or constant irritation? Even if you think you have forgiven someone, latent anger is a sure sign you are suffering from an unresolved offense or abuse. And in an effort to protect yourself, you have likely hurt others as well. Managing anger will never get you to freedom. You have to address the root cause. Forgiveness is not necessarily reconciliation. Forgiveness is not magic, and healing is a process.

Are you the one who feels disappointed, discouraged, frustrated, sad, or angry when met with opposition in life? Then you are in the right place. This book is all about what to do when you come across inevitable (opposition) in your life. This book is all about the trials and tribulations of this world from which no one is exempt.

We are complex beings - comprised of a mind, body, and soul. Not fixed, ever evolving and always becoming. And yet we often ignore or misplace the critical element of spirit, filled with grace, which we desperately need in order to establish the truth of our identity. Through this intimate experience of self-discovery, you will learn how to identify the voids and deep desires of your wholeness and alignment. Your eyes will be opened to the secret journey of a woman living in a culture fixated on exterior affirmations, expectations, and justifications.

In the aftermath of the pandemic, even those who have never struggled with mental health have found themselves reeling, looking for answers they don't know how to find. For Christians, especially those who've despaired of help from a church that has too often stigmatized poor mental health as a lack of faith, the way forward can be particularly difficult to see. Jonathon Seidl aims to fix that. Having fought his own way through crippling anxiety, life-altering OCD, and suicidal thoughts, he knows the value of concrete advice grounded in strong biblical truth. 

In 2012, Steve Austin, then a pastor, nearly died by suicide. His experience launched him on a journey that opened his eyes to the widespread problem of mental illness and how those who live with it are often treated in congregations. He began to wonder: If church folks had talked openly about mental health, therapy, suicide prevention, recovery from abuse, and other difficult issues, would that have changed his story? In Hiding in the Pews, people with mental illness - some of whom might be pastors themselves - will find comfort as they learn they are not alone.

The gospel brings liberty to men, women, and children bound by every conceivable sin and affliction. Psychology provides a tool for applying the power of the gospel in practical ways. Drawing on biblical truths and psychological principles, Counseling for Seemingly Impossible Problems helps us - Christian counselors, pastors, and church leaders - to meet the deep needs of our communities with life-changing effects.