Regardless of our faith or background, most of us work hard, very hard, at avoiding pain and suffering. Yet for all of our effort, it is only a matter of when we will be confronted with suffering, not if. And when it strikes, we very likely will experience a flood of emotions, including fear, confusion, anger, and depression. We will also work to endure, seeking a path toward hope. During such times, we are looking for someone or something to give us some hope. It is our desire that these ...

Imagine your life has been in turmoil since birth. Then, you find your soul mate, the love of your life intending to spend years of marital bless together. Suddenly, you die prematurely.  You awaken to peaceful joy and are embraced in warmth of exceeding love and surrounded by heavenly hosts. Then, you hear your soul mate’s pleas for you to return. What would you do? Would you leave the celestial atmosphere or return to a world of craziness intertwined with the love that you a...

Sharing stories of real people they have encountered as professional hospice caregivers, the authors explore both the practical and philosophical aspects of the hospice movement. Straightforward and nontechnical in approach, Hospice, A Labor of Love offers help and inspiration to hospice volunteers, pastoral counselors, and the families of those who are receiving hospice care.

Whether you're a layperson or a professional counselor, Helping Those Who Hurt will help you care for others encountering life crises such as:Illness, hospitalization, and deathA troubled marriageAddictionSuicide

Most people have encountered a situation with an ill friend or relative when it has been difficult to know what to say or do. Even pastors and others in ministry are often at a loss when encountered with a critically ill person who is looking to them for some comfort and guidance.Katie Maxwell's Bedside Manners provides the reader practical directions for offering care in a variety of settings, including hospitals, the homes of shut-ins, and nursing homes. She even addresses often o...

Dr. Ken Ardrey was a hardworking and enthusiastic pastor and family man when his life was suddenly shaken up by a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease. He battled, and continues to battle, the physical and emotional aftershocks of his illness. However, rather than letting this sickness permanently sow seeds of bitterness and despair, he has developed a faith based plan for dealing with all that life can, and will, throw at you. This book chronicles Ken's personal journey, and provides the read...

What's blocking you from experiencing total wellness?Research increasingly shows a strong connection between our spiritual life, our emotions, and our physical well being. Yet too often our physical conditions are treated without taking our whole lives into account. In Radical Well-being, Dr. Rita Hancock shows you how your mind, body, and spirit are connected and addresses the factors that can contribute, and even cause, illness, addictions, and chronic pa...

This is my story. I will take you through the very deep and tragic pitfalls, mistakes, and bad choices of my life to absolute victory and beauty. Millions of people have heard a portion of my story; now I make it available to you in its entirety. I share very important life lessons that can help you.

Giving birth to a child is one of the greatest gifts a family can have, "the gift of life." A Miracle Named David is a book filled with tears and laughter, as this compassionate grandmother shares her heart and testimony concerning her special grandchildren. She shares the births, health problems and triumphs. This book celebrates the way her faith helped her to deal with the health challenges that beset the newborns. She informs the readers of the ins and outs of neonatal intensive care, ...

Keep walking!As your mind is renewed by the truth of His Word and the touch of His Spirit, you will overcome every obstacle in your path.Through an experience with the power and love of God, counselor and author Laura Kymla equips you with the knowledge of how to receive healing from emotional and spiritual brokenness that can lead to physical disease.As you read her inspiring personal journey, you will be encouraged to draw stre...

"to remember love" is a book based on the true story of how Tonya Ferguson and her family, were forced to live their lives clinging to the edge of a jagged cliff, while battling a fierce, non-stop, thirteen year storm. Look around you and you will find someone that is a Caregiver, at least to some capacity.  You couldn't have said that ten years ago.  Sadly, we are becoming a Caregiving Nation. Being a Caregiver was the most difficult...

Nobody can prepare you for all the issues you’ll encounter when it comes to teenagers. Whether you work with teens or are trying to parent them, chances are that you’ve already run into a few things that you felt completely unprepared or ill equipped to deal with. You’re not alone! In this hard-hitting series of books, you’ll find answers to the difficult questions you face when challenges arise. In What Do I Do When Teenagers Deal with Death?, Dr. Steven Gerali will help you:• Understand ...