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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.…

Pamphlet. Condizione: New. What started as an innocent diet has turned into a monster. You eat too little. You eat too much. You restrict. You binge. Some days you wish you could just forget about food. Can someone like you ever learn to eat normally? Edward T. Welch describes how easy it is, in a weight-conscious world that also uses food for comfort, to take the small steps that lead to a full-blown eating disorder. The way out is by understanding the thoughts and emotions that trigger your eating habits, and then taking the big step of trusting God, instead of your food rules and rituals.…

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.…

Pamphlet. Condizione: New. What started as an innocent diet has turned into a monster. You eat too little. You eat too much. You restrict. You binge. Some days you wish you could just forget about food. Can someone like you ever learn to eat normally? Edward T. Welch describes how easy it is, in a weight-conscious world that also uses food for comfort, to take the small steps that lead to a full-blown eating disorder. The way out is by understanding the thoughts and emotions that trigger your eating habits, and then taking the big step of trusting God, instead of your food rules and rituals.…

Pamphlet. Condizione: New. You are bored or stressed or hurt. Something is hard in life and you want a break. What do you grab for that you hope will protect, soothe, and comfort? Whatever it is-shopping, overeating, drinking, drugs-promises relief, but never delivers. Instead, you are left feeling empty, anxious, guilty, and wanting more.David Powlison shares that God made us for rest and pleasure, not for an obsessed and unsatisfied life. Understanding the true pleasure that comes from loving God and enjoying the good gifts he has given us will reorder your thinking and bring you freedom from your obsessions. Take the practical suggestions that David Powlison outlines here and see how your pleasures increase and your obsessions decrease.…

Pamphlet. Condizione: New. You are bored or stressed or hurt. Something is hard in life and you want a break. What do you grab for that you hope will protect, soothe, and comfort? Whatever it is-shopping, overeating, drinking, drugs-promises relief, but never delivers. Instead, you are left feeling empty, anxious, guilty, and wanting more.David Powlison shares that God made us for rest and pleasure, not for an obsessed and unsatisfied life. Understanding the true pleasure that comes from loving God and enjoying the good gifts he has given us will reorder your thinking and bring you freedom from your obsessions. Take the practical suggestions that David Powlison outlines here and see how your pleasures increase and your obsessions decrease.…

Pamphlet. Condizione: New. No matter whether your husband's death was expected or sudden, your loss is a total shock. Your world will never again be the same. You wonder how you can go on without him. And how will you manage the details of a life you built together? How do you get through each day when the grief feels like a tangible weight?Through the lens of her own experience of losing her husband, Elizabeth W. D. Groves helps connect you to the rich tenderness of Christ's love and daily provision for you. Firmly grounding you in his constant presence, she carefully guides you through the process of grieving and beginning to move forward with your life.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Trapped in a dark world without a clear a view of God, the writer of Ecclesiastes sought frantically for some light on the path-but indulging in everything this world had to offer left him empty and unfulfilled. After climbing high on life's ladder, he made the tragic discovery that it was propped against the wrong wall. Cynical about life's achievements, he began to question-rightly-whether anything mattered or whether everything was only vanity.In this Verse by Verse 12-week study, participants will consider what this challenging and relevant Old Testament meditation has to say about life's apparent futility. They will also be reminded that there is only one true hope that can give our existence lasting meaning. When so many pass their days running down dead-end streets, we can live with purpose. First, though, we must discover and embrace what it means to fear God, which is the beginning of true wisdom.The Verse by Verse series, based on Alistair Begg's expository Bible teaching and sermons, captures the heart of Truth for Life as they explore yet another way to teach the Bible with clarity and relevance. Study participants will more fully grasp the value of God's Word in their lives as they develop tools to read and understand God's Word before they apply it to their lives.…

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.…

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. 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.…

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. 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. 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.…

Pamphlet. Condizione: New. No matter what the circumstances, death shakes us to the core. It seems so wrong, and it is! We long for comfort, but we don't know where to look. Can God really help when we are overwhelmed with grief?With compassion and biblical wisdom, Paul David Tripp shows us how to think and what to do when death enters our door. He reminds us that we have a Savior who knows our sorrows, hears our cries, and promises to one day wipe away all tears. Hope and healing come from our relationship with Jesus, the One who promises to walk all the way through the valley of the shadow of death with us.…

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.…

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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. 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. …

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.…

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. You married someone you trusted, and now you are facing unpredictable anger or outright physical abuse. This is betrayal at its worst. Most likely you are numb, scared, confused, and paralyzed. How do you take a step when you are so afraid?Edward T. Welch shares how hope and change come from knowing the God who hears you and promises to deliver you. He has the power to fill you with his love-a love that is patient, kind, and says no to injustice. As you are guided by God's love, you will have the courage to take the practical steps outlined in this booklet.…

Pamphlet. Condizione: New. Everyone experiences hurt in relationships, but most of the time we are able to forgive and forget. But sometimes we experience a major hurt that lingers in our minds and leads to bitterness. We feel trapped by the resulting hostility, ongoing broken relationships, and inability to move on. Can you escape the sorrow and soul impoverishment that bitterness brings?Robert D. Jones explains how a relationship with Jesus, a man of sorrows and familiar with suffering, can free you from bitterness. Then he outlines practical ways to live out the gospel in difficult relationships. Healing and freedom is possible, even for long-lasting hurts.…

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.…