Table for Two is the redemptive, compelling, and personal journey of a husband and wife navigating the bondage of an eating disorder to find increased freedom because of God's grace and Word. Individuals suffering from an eating disorder—and loved ones walking alongside them—will find practical help, hope, and encouragement in David and Krista Dunham's story.Krista Dunham suffered from an eating disorder for over ten years and, by God's grace and through biblical counselin...

More than five million adolescent girls struggle with eating dis-orders, and more than 80 percent of American women are unhappy with their bodies. Christie Pettit knows these statistics firsthand. As a college student with a tennis scholarship, she found herself eating less and less, compulsively exercising, and spiraling downward in a dangerous battle against anorexia. She was starving--but she didn't know it.Now with a two-color interior, Empty recounts Christie's gripping story,...

God has a plan and a purpose for every person's life--a divine destiny. Yet many people are stuck, arrested in their spiritual development, because of problems in their emotional development. In Healing Your Past, Releasing Your Future, readers will explore the developmental process that forms the human personality and discover the impact, both positive and negative, of trauma at each stage of development. They'll connect the dots between their childhood hurts and their adult "stu...

When someone we love dies, our whole world is knocked off balance. One of the most common and yet difficult feelings you experience is isolation. It seems no one understands what you are going through. And many of us are so busy, you dont take the time to fully grieve and, therefore, heal from your losses. It is very true that people who are grieving often feel extremely tired because the process of grieving usually requires physical and emotional energy. The grief you are feeling is not j...

It's a mad, mad world and rare is the person who gets through a single day without encountering an irritating, frustrating, or anger-producing situation. Deborah Pegues, author of the award-winning and bestselling 30 Days to Taming Your Tongue (more than 650,000 sold), is once again a voice of hope in this indispensable guide for dealing with short-term and long-term feelings of displeasure.Pegues reveals that anger is a secondary emotion. She uses biblical and modern-day s...

A quick reference guide of helpful hints and how-tos, covering all aspects of counseling, from common problems to procedure.

This life-changing book is perfect for those who have experienced trauma and for the pastors, leaders, and friends who want to help them. Find out biblical truths and practical advice on how to:Overcome the pain, anger, and fearDiscover your true value in ChristHeal the pain of the pastFoster positive relationshipsThis mini-book covers:Common forms of victimizationEmotional, mental,...

Sexual violation was not your choice, but recovery is.As a survivor of sexual trauma, you’ve likely experienced feelings of shame and confusion, and weakening of your faith and trust. It may feel like no one understands. And each day you’re simply trying to survive.But the reality is you are meant for much more than survival. You are born with the right to use the pain as a point of power and reclaim what was taken without permission—your true identity....

We've all known someone who just can't seem to break free of a cycle of self-defeating and destructive behavior based on personal appetites that are out of control. Or perhaps we've suffered the consequences, big or small, of addictive behavior in our own lives. Stephen Arterburn offers insight and hope for anyone whose life has spun out of control due to addictions. His revolutionary and refreshing approach to recovery positively recognizes and affirms that our capacity to enjoy and savor...

The teenage years are a unique life stage—one that fills even the calmest parents with confusion and dread as they begin to feel like helpless bystanders to the rapidly changing lives of their teens.If you're struggling as a parent, you're not alone. Raising children is difficult work, and it gets more difficult as they reach adolescence. But you don't need to feel alone or paralyzed by these feelings.With deep encouragement and practical advice born from l...

Are you tired of that incomplete and unbalanced feeling? Are you seeking a full and comprehensive life for yourself and those that you serve? Wellness may seem like the buzzword of this century, but wholeness and completeness are necessary to satisfying relationships and entrepreneurial success!The Word of God tells us that we are complex creatures with a body, soul, and spirit, and it emphasizes that Christ came that we might have life, and have it abundantly. To care for ourselve...

This book tells us how to stop wasting our anger. We are to use our anger, not abuse it, The way we respond to anger determines. our success or failure in life. Anger affects our relationships with others, with ourselves, and with God. Toxic anger can also determine our quality of life, including our mental and medical condition.