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Pamphlet. Condizione: New. Being a father of boys is a privilege and a joy, but it's also challenging. We know that fathers are an important influence on their sons, and we want to have a positive impact on their lives. But we wonder exactly how we can help them grow to be the men God is calling them to be.Rob Green, a pastor and father of boys, starts by acknowledging that dads are completely dependent on God to help their boys grow into godly men. Then he goes on to share practical suggestions for guiding your son, while avoiding the pitfall of assuming your efforts could ever produce a perfect child. This minibook will encourage you to strengthen your relationship with Jesus, help you live according to his Word, and give you concrete advice on how to faithfully raise up your boys to love God and others.…

Pamphlet. Condizione: New. Someone you know and love has died. You feel the emptiness and sorrow of loss. That alone is extremely hard. But suicide adds many other painful reactions to the heartache that death brings. Common reactions are feelings of anger, guilt, betrayal, and many, many unanswerable questions.This is one of life's broken, dark experiences in which you need help and encouragement to remember that the promises and presence of your God and Savior are real. In the midst of this darkness, David Powlison points you toward God who will be with you, uphold you, and help you live by faith through this tragedy.…

Pamphlet. Condizione: New. Being a father of boys is a privilege and a joy, but it's also challenging. We know that fathers are an important influence on their sons, and we want to have a positive impact on their lives. But we wonder exactly how we can help them grow to be the men God is calling them to be.Rob Green, a pastor and father of boys, starts by acknowledging that dads are completely dependent on God to help their boys grow into godly men. Then he goes on to share practical suggestions for guiding your son, while avoiding the pitfall of assuming your efforts could ever produce a perfect child. This minibook will encourage you to strengthen your relationship with Jesus, help you live according to his Word, and give you concrete advice on how to faithfully raise up your boys to love God and others.…

Pamphlet. Condizione: New. The pain is often excruciating. You feel hindered from being the person you want to be and from doing the activities you enjoy most. Adding to your struggle is the knowledge that your symptoms may never fully go away. How do you find encouragement in a situation that seems hopeless?Robert Smith helps connect you to the God who sees your suffering and has compassion for you. By showing you Christ's response to pain in his life, as well as what his suffering has accomplished for us, he offers you hope and power to continue to grow daily in grace and faith.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Good Gifts Come from God is a joyful, Scripture-centered book that helps young children recognize God's goodness and remember that every good gift comes from him.Centered on James 1:17, this engaging book by Sally Michael invites children to notice the many gifts God gives each day-family, friends, sunshine, kind words, and more-while also pointing them to the greatest gift of all: Jesus. Through simple language, vivid pictures, and thoughtful questions, children are helped not only to learn the verse, but also to understand its meaning and respond with gratitude.Part of the Bible Verses to Remember series for ages four to seven, this interactive resource is designed to help parents teach Scripture in a way that engages the mind, heart, and will. With repeated exposure to the verse, helpful memorization pointers, and suggested activities for reinforcing truth, it becomes a practical tool for helping children treasure God's Word in everyday life. Sengsavane Chounramany (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: New. A Wonderful Surprise is an Easter-themed Bible memory picture book that helps young children learn that Jesus is King and celebrate the joy of his resurrection.Centered on Luke 19:38, Sally Michael guides children through the final days of Jesus's earthly ministry, from the crowds shouting "Hosanna!" as he entered Jerusalem to the wonderful surprise of Easter morning when Jesus rose from the dead. Through simple, engaging language, this book helps children understand that Jesus is the King of everyone and everything-and that his death and resurrection change everything.Part of the Bible Verses to Remember series for ages 4-7, A Wonderful Surprise uses bright illustrations, repeated exposure to the verse, and thoughtful questions on each page to help children understand and memorize Scripture. Parents and caregivers will also find helpful tips for reinforcing the verse and suggested activities that connect Easter truth to everyday faith. Sengsavane Chounramany (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Fear Is Not a Sin explores what the Bible says about fear, emphasizing God's compassion and his many promises to be near his people when life dismays and threatens them.When life takes a turn for the worse, our natural response is fear and anxiety, even though God commands his people many times in scripture to not be afraid. However, as bestselling author and biblical counselor Edward T. Welch explains, those commands do not mean that our fears are inherently sinful. Instead, they are an invitation from God to go to him with our troubles.Fear Is Not a Sin: It Is a Call to Action guides readers to respond to fear by going to God and learning to pray his words back to him. Readers will be encouraged that the fears they experience are an opportunity to grow from a "little-faith" to a "big-faith" that takes God at his word and trusts him in an uncertain world where things can and do go wrong.…

Pamphlet. Condizione: New. Everyone has their own style of dealing with conflict. Some people try to win at all costs and will do or say anything to get their own way. Others hate conflict and will do or say anything to avoid or end it. Sadly, neither fighting nor avoidance leads to genuine peace or restored relationships. Is there a better way? Timothy S. Lane, pastor, counselor, husband, and father, shares the biblical principles that point to God's better way of dealing with conflict. When you understand the real source of your conflicts and the lasting cure that God in his Word offers, you will see that your conflicts don't have to be negative; instead they can be an opportunity to grow and deepen your relationship with God and others.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Give God Your Worries helps young children learn to trust God with their fears by teaching them a simple, powerful Bible verse about his care.Centered on 1 Peter 5:7, this engaging book by Sally Michael shows children that the same God who cares for all creation also cares deeply for them. Through gentle repetition, colorful illustrations, and thoughtful questions, kids are invited to understand what it means to "cast" their worries on God and to experience the comfort of knowing they are never alone in their fears.Part of the Bible Verses to Remember series for ages four to seven, this interactive book equips parents, teachers, and caregivers to make Scripture both memorable and meaningful. With built-in prompts and activity ideas, it helps children not only learn God's Word but begin to live it out in everyday moments of anxiety and trust. Sengsavane Chounramany (illustratore).…

Pamphlet. Condizione: New. The kids are hungry, dinner is late, everyone's tired and on edge, and then it happens-you lose control and blow up at them again. Is losing control with our children inevitable in our busy world? Or is there a better way?Learn from William P. Smith a better way to relate to your children than with irritation, anger, and harsh words. Drawing on his counseling and parenting experiences, he explains why you lose control with your children, and then offers strategies that will help you change the way you relate to your children when you are under pressure.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. The Jesus I Wish I Knew in High School: Asian American Edition helps teens see the difference knowing Jesus makes in facing their unique challenges with identity, culture, and family.Being a teenager is itself an overwhelming experience, but the struggles unique to Asian American teenagers can often lead us to wonder if anyone truly knows what we're going through. In this book, twelve authors will come alongside you to share their own high school experiences and to help you know that Jesus makes a difference in your unique struggles. He sees us and knows us fully.These testimonies of growing up Asian American include struggles with belonging, performance issues, fear of failure, living in an honor/shame culture, immigrant parents, eating disorders, sexual assault, and adoption. Each now walks faithfully with Jesus in all of their ethnic and cultural distinctions. These stories lift up the Asian American experience with dignity and give you the opportunity to find both representation and a sense of belonging and worth.…

Pamphlet. Condizione: New. Forgiving someone who has hurt you is one of the most difficult tasks anyone ever faces. In fact, it is so hard that most people avoid it at all costs. But when we don't forgive, we pay the price of bitterness that affects all of our relationships. Is it possible to forgive a great wrong and treat others with compassion despite the way they have treated us? Timothy S. Lane, drawing on his personal, pastoral, and counseling experience, explains that only when you understand God's love and forgiveness for you, will you be able to forgive those who have deeply hurt you. He applies that truth by explaining what forgiveness looks like in different situations and how to wisely practice forgiveness in the midst of difficult circumstances.…

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Pamphlet. Condizione: New. Raising daughters is a joy. Nothing prepares a dad for the rush of feelings that accompany holding your baby girl for the first time. But along with the joy comes the questions. How do you protect her from harm, set her on a good path, and help her become the woman God has designed her to be? You can use your "guy instincts" with your boys, but how do you guide your daughter?As a fellow father of three daughters, Andy Farmer provides some guiding principles and helpful encouragements for navigating the murky waters of parenting girls. With constant reminders of the Father's grace and provision for you, he offers concrete suggestions for creating an environment where your daughter can develop the same dependence on Christ that sustains you and that will allow her to thrive and grow.…

Pamphlet. Condizione: New. The event occurred in the past, possibly many years ago, but you still carry it with you wherever you go. Some days the memory keeps replaying over and over again in your mind. You feel angry, jumpy, maybe even guilty or ashamed. You want to move on with your life and wonder why you can't just "get over it."With wisdom and compassion gleaned from many years of counseling, Timothy S. Lane walks with you through this difficult struggle. As he unpacks God's message to you in the Bible, you will begin to realize that you are not alone in your struggle. Christ, who himself suffered intensely, is with you. You can trust him to guide you through the gradual process of healing.…

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Pamphlet. Condizione: New. Is a personal God really involved in our suffering? And if he is, what in the world is he up to? Why would a good God allow suffering in his world? William P. Smith addresses these and other hard questions by reflecting on what the Bible teaches about suffering. Instead of pat answers, he shares the different ways God uses suffering to bring us into a deeper, more intimate relationship with him. You can learn to see the good that God brings out of suffering and be thankful-not for the suffering itself-but for God and his involvement in your life.…

Pamphlet. Condizione: New. The damage you suffered may have been done in one terrible moment or over time. But the healing and the restoration will unfold at your pace, at a human pace. It unfolds as part of your story, and it unfolds over time.As a vulnerable child, instead of being protected, helped, and comforted, you were physically, emotionally, and/or sexually abused. Learn how to express your experience to God by composing your own personal liturgy. Pouring out your heart to God will begin the healing process and lead to the small growing steps of faith and restoration. …

Pamphlet. Condizione: New. You started out telling each other everything. Time flew by when you were together. It all seemed so easy then. But now it seems like there's nothing to say. The intimacy and trust you once enjoyed are gone-replaced by bickering, long silences, and hurried conversations about your schedule. But it isn't too late to renew intimacy in your marriage.David Powlison takes a close look at those things that destroy intimacy in marriage and shows how renewing your marriage begins with a renewed relationship with God. Then he offers practical steps to achieving closeness in your marriage, including three questions to ask each other every day.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Fear Is Not a Sin explores what the Bible says about fear, emphasizing God's compassion and his many promises to be near his people when life dismays and threatens them.When life takes a turn for the worse, our natural response is fear and anxiety, even though God commands his people many times in scripture to not be afraid. However, as bestselling author and biblical counselor Edward T. Welch explains, those commands do not mean that our fears are inherently sinful. Instead, they are an invitation from God to go to him with our troubles.Fear Is Not a Sin: It Is a Call to Action guides readers to respond to fear by going to God and learning to pray his words back to him. Readers will be encouraged that the fears they experience are an opportunity to grow from a "little-faith" to a "big-faith" that takes God at his word and trusts him in an uncertain world where things can and do go wrong.…

Pamphlet. Condizione: New. Do past failures still trouble you? Perhaps regret over a mistake, the betrayal of someone close to you, an undone task, an angry outburst has left you feeling uneasy. You wonder if God really does forgive you. Sometimes he seems like a dark cloud instead of a loving Father.Jack Miller explains that these are symptoms of a troubled conscience. Don't try to ignore your conscience. Instead, shift your focus to what Christ has done for you. Depending on Jesus will free you to accept God's forgiveness and fill you with his peace.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. It is estimated that one out of three women and one in six men experience sexual abuse or assault by age eighteen, not including adult victims. If you are suffering from the disorienting and long-lasting effects of sexual trauma, you are not alone. The journey toward healing and renewal begins with seeking God, who not only sees your past and present suffering but also holds your future.After Sexual Trauma combines biblical insights with Cates's personal and counseling experience to offer a message of hope. Each chapter addresses common questions and struggles faced by those who have experienced sexual trauma, including understanding the initial shock and confusion, addressing self-blame, understanding how God views victims, discussing the physical, mental, and emotional effects, and finding healing and wholeness.…

Pamphlet. Condizione: New. Are you having suicidal thoughts and feelings? Perhaps you are convinced that life is not worth living. Your life seems hopeless, like a black hole with all love, hope, and joy sucked out. David Powlison describes the various reasons you might be feeling hopeless and explains that God is not surprised or put off by your hopeless feelings.Your life is precious to God. He knows everything about you-even how many hairs are on your head. He wants you to bring your despair to him and cry for help. He will answer and replace your suicidal thoughts with hope for a future filled with love for him and others.…

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Paperback. Condizione: New. Counselor and trauma expert Curtis Solomon helps those who have suffered the disorienting effects of a traumatic experience to reorient their lives to the path God has for them.Anyone who experiences a traumatic event feels confused, lost, out of control, unsure, and unsteady-disoriented. This kind of suffering leaves marks, sometimes on the body, always on the soul, and sometimes both. In I Have PTSD, Curtis Solomon helps both those who have suffered trauma, as well as their loved ones, to understand the physical, emotional, and spiritual effects of trauma, while offering gospel hope and practical ways to make that hope real in their lives.Trauma can come into our lives through any number of circumstances, but those circumstances do not derail the plans of God nor determine the trajectory for the rest of your life. God can and does utilize the most horrific suffering imaginable to accomplish his great plans for his people.This practical, accessible, and concise guidance on PTSD is part of the Ask the Christian Counselor series, walking readers through their deepest and most profound questions.It gives readers the tools to understand their struggle with PTSD and how the gospel brings hope and healing to post traumatic stress.…

Pamphlet. Condizione: New. If you have an angry child you are most likely worn out, confused, and looking for answers to questions like these: How can I restore sanity to this chaos? How can I prevent these anger storms in my child? Why does this rage seem to explode out of nowhere?Dr. Michael R. Emlet offers you needed help by explaining both the deeper heart issues and possible physical weaknesses that can fuel a child's angry explosions. Then, using his experience as a doctor, counselor, and parent, he applies the truths of the Bible to your child's struggles with anger and outlines practical strategies for helping your child learn self-control. …

Pamphlet. Condizione: New. As a chronic fatigue sufferer, life as you once enjoyed it has ceased. Fatigue can be brought on by a myriad of physical, emotional, or spiritual issues. But, whatever the cause, your entire world is now affected by your diminished physical strength.David Powlison understands how debilitating and demoralizing a constant state of fatigue can be through his own five-year struggle after heart surgery. Powlison encourages sufferers that, unlike the world, God embraces the weak and provides strong, enduring resources through Christ for moment-by-moment strength. Readers will learn to adjust their thoughts and expectations and lean into the steady arms of Christ.…

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Paperback. Condizione: New. At the core, what makes you "You"? Is it the way you look? Your family? Your accomplishments? The more you try to look within, the more confusing it can become. The good news is, your identity is a gift from God, not something you have to discover within yourself. For those who follow Christ, their identity is always secure in him.God created us to be his image-bearers, as icons who remind the world of his majesty and nature. When we discover our purpose in his big story, it helps us make sense of our individual stories. In Iconic, you will see how being and bearing God's image helps you discover your own identity as a loved child of God and shapes your relationship with him, others, and yourself.…

Pamphlet. Condizione: New. Does it seem like your to-do list always gets longer instead of shorter? Do you try to slow down but find yourself scrambling just to keep up? Stress is an unavoidable part of life, but it often seems you have more than your fair share. You can't continue at this pace forever, but there doesn't seem to be a way out.With characteristic understanding and compassion, Joni Eareckson Tada helps you begin to slow down and sort through the sources of your stress. She offers the spiritual refreshment of Christ's loving presence and words of encouragement, along with practical suggestions for exchanging a stressful lifestyle for a life of rest.…