The local church is meant to function as a healing and helping community that cares for God's people. But what if, instead of grace and care, someone experienced harm and hurt? When the church becomes a place of abuse and silence, the pain leaves people spiritually disoriented and alone. These individuals may wonder if they will ever feel safe around God's people again. Instead of running to God and his people, they run as far away as possible.St. John defines church hurt as any un...

You may be surprised to learn how prevalent domestic abuse really is, even within your church community. Sadly, because spousal abuse pervades every pocket of society, the statistical reality is that we all have people in our church who have suffered as victims of violence within the home. How can the church recognize when a member is caught in this type of situation and step in to help?Pastor and counselor Timothy St. John helps both church leaders and members to recognize the war...

Counselor Timothy St. John offers compassion and hope to individuals who have experienced hurt in emotionally and spiritually damaging church cultures.The local church is meant to function as a healing and helping community that cares for God’s people. But what if, instead of grace and care, someone experienced harm and hurt? When the church becomes a place of abuse and silence, the pain leaves people spiritually disoriented and alone. These individuals may wonder ...

God's Power Is New Every MorningIf you want your life to change, it all starts with what you think and say. In her authoritative style, Cindy Trimm helps you achieve victory over your circumstances through spoken declarations that activate God's power.This inspiring devotional, based on her best-selling book, gives you prayers and dynamic teaching that will empower your day. You will put meaning and purpose back into your life when you positively direct your...

Anxiety comes with life. But it doesn't have to dominate your life.Do you ever have an overwhelming sense of dread? Bombarded with “what-if’s,” always on edge, preparing for something bad to happen? According to one research program, anxiety-related issues are the number one mental health problem among women and are second only to alcohol and drug abuse among men. Even students are feeling it. One psychologist reports that the average high school kid today has the ...

Once you have discovered who God made you to be you will never want to be anyone else.Every person on the planet was born for significance, created by God to make a difference in His kingdom. Fulfilling God's purpose is a lifelong endeavor, but it comes with a cost.God is a perfect Father who looks for chances to pour blessings into the lives of His children. But He is also a Father who loves us and doesn't want to increase our blessing beyond what we have t...

Everybody wants to be loved. We all need affirmation, acceptance, and approval. Let's face it: It feels good to be appreciated and admired. But when we depend on the approval of others to feel good about ourselves, it's impossible to have emotional stability or a healthy self-image. And when our value is based on how people see us rather than God's unconditional love for us, our desire for approval can become an addiction.In The Approval Fix, #1 New York Times bes...

Based on the incredible success of the book What to Do When You Don't Know What to Do, Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend offer a line of books that address specific crises and some of the most prevalent problems facing our culture today. These books give readers a starting point to deal with their problems. Beautifully designed in a full-color small format, these books are perfect for giving to a friend in distress.

Using the Bible as the ultimate guide toward the goal of spiritual and emotional maturity, #1 New York Times bestselling author Joyce Meyer teaches teens how to deal with emotional pain, loneliness, temptation, and relationships.

A guide to demystifying God's will for your life and following it with great joy.Do you feel paralyzed by major life decisions because you're afraid of missing God's plan for your life? Do you wonder how God's will works in tandem with your choices, experiences, and desires?In this timeless guidebook, pastor and Bible teacher Costi Hinn offers readers an expansive map of what Scripture says about God's will. As you read, you'll learn to overcome common deci...

Have you ever thought about the leadership style of Jesus Christ? There has never been anyone who has had an influence on the world the same as Jesus. He began His ministry with a small group of men who He equipped to change the world. Jesuss strategy of leading did not focus on prestige, wealth, power, or force. The plan of Jesus, from the start of His ministry, was to be a servant-leader. The servant-leadership style of Jesus is a strategy that will benefit any organization, business, ch...

Experience God’s Unstoppable Breakthrough and Blessings!“I’ve never heard such powerful revelation about going over the wall of impossibilities in your life!It’s BIBLICAL, UNSTOPPABLE, and it WORKS!”—Sid RothThere are times when God dramatically breaks through the obstacles in our lives with His presence and power, bringing instant change and deliverance. His sovereign hand can move at any moment, and we should live in anticip...