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Kids long to be unconditionally loved and accepted by their mom. Children need to know their worth before the rest of the world defines it for them. As a mom, it is easy to take for granted that your child already knows how much you love them--but sometimes they don't.30 Ways a Mother Can Bless Her Children is packed with 30 simple, fun, and affordable activities to show your sons or daughters that you love and appreciate them! From bedtime storytelling to cooking simple meals together, easily turn these simple activities into insightful blessings that will positively impact your kids for a lifetime! Using the story of Isaac and other Bible passages as models, John Trent shares practical ways to bless your child the 5 Elements of the Blessing.In every home, with every mother, there is a choice: a choice to bless her children. A mother can choose to communicate that incredible gift of unconditional love and acceptance that her children long for...or she can actively or passively withhold the blessing from her children, opening the door to loneliness and emotional hurt.This easy-to-read book will help you demonstrate the message that God has for us all: children in every home deserve to know that their mom and Jesus is crazy about them!Make this truth a reality for your child and give them the gift of the Blessing so they can be free to serve others, gain personal strength, and grow in God's purpose for them. Help your child embrace the truth that with God's love, they can do and be more than they ever imagined.Blessing others is a choice. Before turning to Jesus, author John Trent harbored resentment and hatred toward his alcoholic father for years. After he gave his life to Christ, John forgave his father and realized that he was given the same choice as his father: to bless or withhold blessing from his own family. Since then, John has shown millions of families how to break the cycle of rejection and bless one another.What are the 5 Elements of the Blessing?But what exactly does it mean to give a blessing? The blessing as described in Scripture always included five elements: Meaningful and appropriate touch--giving a hug before school or a goodnight kiss before bedtimeA spoken message--telling your child how much they mean to you or praising them for being kind to othersAttaching high value to the one being blessed--speaking and affirming God's truth and value over your childPicturing a special future for him or her--finding ways to encourage your child's potential and envisioning ways they can impact the world for ChristAn active commitment to fulfill the blessing--learn to build a habit of consistently showing your child how much they mean to youAbout The Blessing Books by John TrentBased on the best-selling book written by Dr. John Trent and Gary Smalley, The Blessing, these Bible-based, easy-to-read books encourage family members to be a blessing to one another. With specific books tailored for husbands, wives, fathers, and mothers, Dr. Trent dives into the attitudes and actions necessary for positive relationships within a family. Find these other titles also by John Trent: 30 Ways a Father Can Bless His Children30 Ways a Husband Can Bless His Wife30 Ways a Wife Can Bless Her Husband

"I'll just do it tomorrow." Are you caught in the tomorrow trap? Have you noticed how procrastination has stalled your life? In this 96-page book, Christian counselor June Hunt shows how to stop procrastinating with time-saving tips, biblical principles, and practical steps that will propel your life forward.MYTH: Procrastinators are just lazyWhether you feel incapable of success or you are secretly afraid of making a mistake, June Hunt exposes the REAL root causes of procrastination. Then, she shares proven ways to tackle the mindsets and habits that keep you from accomplishing tasks, hitting deadlines, and using your time wisely.Although the word procrastination itself is not found in Scripture, many characteristics, causes, and solutions are in plain view throughout the Bible. In this easy-to-understand book, June Hunt equips you with time management skills and principles inspired by the Word of God to help you live a fruitful and productive life.Find out: 5 mindsets that keep you caught in the procrastination trap5 ways your personality can fuel procrastinationThe difference between procrastination, laziness, and waiting on God15 time-saving tips that will jumpstart your life50 practical ways to stop procrastinatingPLUS! Enjoy getting practical advice on how to help others overcome their procrastination.If you are plagued with procrastination, with God's help you can rearrange your priorities and complete your task on time. Productivity can replace the chaos when guided by biblical principles of good time management.Perfect for those who personally struggle with procrastination or those who know someone who does (parents, teachers, pastors, counselors, business professionals, etc).

Everyone faces trials. Whether it's losing a job or losing a loved one, when trials hit, they often make us wonder why--why this? Why now? Why me? Packed with easy-to-understand explanations, key Bible verses, and biblical encouragement, this 96-page book shows how God uses the trials of life to refine us, to strengthen us, and to transforms us into His glorious image. Find out how to stand on God's promises during tough times and be encouraged as you begin to see your "problems" as God's "possibilities."Discover: 10 steps to accepting God's will for your life6 stages of character refinement8 key thoughts that can hardened your heart (and how to combat them)5 ways to build your faith in the furnace. Covers how to: Face your trials positivelyPersevere through your trial patientlyFinish your trial maturelyPray for wisdom consistentlyBelieve in God's answer confidentlyWe don't develop Christ-like character all at once. It's forged over time, especially through trials. But how can you hang on to hope in the midst of the flames? June Hunt takes you step-by-step through the refiner's process--revealing how God uses trials to purify us, test us, and ultimately bless us. Enjoy getting biblical hope and practical advice on how to trust in God during the trials and tribulations of life.3 Keys to Understanding the Trials of LifeGod uses trials to strengthen and refine meMy attitude and response to trials makes a differenceGod has given me all that I need to withstand trials and tribulations Perfect for individual use, group Bible studies, adult Sunday school, church giveaways, or to hand to someone for encouragement. Includes incredible insight from key Bible stories, such as Job, Daniel, and Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.

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, and physical side effects of traumaHow to identify self-defeating "survival" skills that keep victims trappedDoes a crisis from your past still affect you? Do you want to move on, but you don't know how? Experiences from our past can leave lasting scars that can deteriorate our self-worth, and ultimately leave us feeling powerless, victimized, and even paralyzed from moving forward. June Hunt understands. As an abuse survivor and as someone who has been helping abuse victims for decades, she knows firsthand that healing is a process. Let June Hunt guide you through the process of healing as she points you to the true source of freedom, Jesus Christ.You didn't think anyone could hurt you like this, but now that it has happened, what do you do?The pain that comes from being victimized is real--whether it was from growing up with alcoholic parents, being forced into an unwanted divorce, or being verbally, emotionally, or even physically abused. We often carry those wounds with us for a lifetime--but we don't have to.June Hunt has a message for you: It is possible to overcome pain.Hope and healing is possible. God wants to see you free from the past with his transforming power to become all he created you to be, as he shows you how to go from victim to victor!This mini-book also shares practical ways that pastors, church leaders, parents, professionals, and even friends can support survivors on the road to recovery.

How can you care for others when they need it most? Enjoy having practical steps, simple explanations, outlines, common questions and solutions, and solid biblical principles in June Hunt's quick guide to caregiving. Packed with checklists, Scriptures, and relatable stories, this handbook on caregiving is loaded with trusted advice on overcoming burnout, roles in caregiving, emotional traps of caregiving, and much more.Exhausted. Broken down. Emotionally drained. Caregivers want to do their best, but the challenges of helping someone day after day can be draining. Where do you find strength and energy to care for others--no matter what circumstances? This quick guide to caregiving covers the issues that caregivers face, defines the roadblocks and their causes, and shows steps to solution with biblical hope and practical advice. Find out how to lean on Christ, set boundaries, establish healthy routines, and more! Includes: 14 signs of healthy vs. unhealthy caregiving9 steps to caregiving through Christ and not in crisis10 emotional traps of caregiving and how to avoid them12 ways to spot and overcome caregiving burnout before it hitsAnd much more!Caregiving is part of the Hope for the Heart quick-guide series with over one million copies sold. Whether you're a seasoned, professional caregiver or a person who feels the call to care for a loved one, the practical tips, godly wisdom, and decades of professional counseling advice will give you the keys to a more sustainable and life-giving practice."And walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God." (Ephesians 5:2)Perfect for pastors and church & Bible study leaders, seminary schools/training, Christian counseling, chaplains and chaplaincy programs, hospital and church bookstores/libraries, caregiver training programs, hospice care, childcare, and respite care professionals, and much more!

Spiritual abuse --whether through the twisting of scripture or threatening behavior --inflicts immense emotional pain and blocks spiritual growth. It is one of the most common forms of abuse in the church today and it often goes undetected, masking itself as "truth from a man of God." In this 96-page book, find out how to recognize the signs of spiritual abuse and how to know when leaders, pastors, or even spouses are using the Word of God to manipulate you (and others).Find out biblical truths and practical advice on how to: Recognize warning signs of spiritual abuse (Includes helpful checklists) Distinguish between law and grace (What does God really expect of me?) Begin to heal from spiritual abuseRespond to common arguments that fuel spiritual abuse, including: Shouldn't you honor those in authority?Is there no law for Christians to live by?What's the difference between legalism and biblical obedience?This mini-book will shed light on the characteristics of spiritual abuse, words used in abusive conversations, methods of manipulation, and examples of what victims may experience when dealing with an abusive leader or group. Find out why it can be easy to get trapped into legalism and how protect yourself from being vulnerable to this type of manipulation again.Packed with scripture, practical advice, and helpful insight, the last section titled "Steps to Solution" gives you practical advice on how to put an end to spiritual and emotional abuse with: 3 "tests" to determine a man-made sin from a real sin4 ways to respond in a spiritually abusive situation (includes how to set boundaries)8 keys to move from a mindset of legalism to graceHonesty test for those who may be abusiveAnd much more!Perfect for small group & Bible studies, Sunday school, young adult and youth ministry, chaplaincy, Christian counseling, addiction & recovery programs, church giveaways, and much more!

Stop drifting through life passively and start using the practical applications and tools in this handbook to pursue your God-given purpose. Find God's calling for you, get biblical guidance, and take the first step to making vocational, family, creative, and social impact. In this book, you'll get: A fundamental, and game-changing understanding of the 5 Pathways of PurposeDozens of key questions to unlock your passions, course correct, and ensure your goals will create an impactStep-by-step instructions for creating your personal mission statement and finding your True NorthAnd so much more!Answer "What Am I Doing with My Life?" With Find Your Purpose in Life"What am I doing with my life?" We have all asked this at some point. Those of us that have struggled with finding purpose can spend an entire lifetime questioning, praying, and even agonizing. Whether you feel like a blank slate or have already started embarking on your purposeful journey, it's always a good idea to take inventory on your "why" for existing on planet Earth. Instead of coasting along, hoping everything will somehow work out, take control and actively participate in the course of your life!Dr. Gregory Jantz believes that our most essential purpose is to honor and enjoy God each day. With this principle as our True North, our unique vocational, family, creative, and social purposes become clear. Find Your Purpose in Life helps readers understand the power of purpose and the many pathways of purpose, then guides them to pursue their passions with purpose. Enjoy having: Key definitions and easy-to-understand explanationsJournaling prompts and activities to sharpen your focusRelatable stories from real people and the Bible to inspireAnd more!Dr. Jantz emphasizes that our purpose is rooted not only in what we're good at but also in our true desires. Enjoy having reflection questions and helpful exercises for clarifying the why and how of your unique purpose. Packed with encouragement to forge a new path ahead, Find Your Purpose in Life will inspire and motivate you to reconnect with your passions and embrace your God-given calling.The Benefits of Find Your Purpose in Life by Dr. Gregory JantzIt takes time to dig deep into God's purpose for you, but there is no greater way to spend your time. Here are just a few benefits you'll gain: You'll find your calling in life and make the most of each dayYou'll activate your imagination desires, and your storyYour relationship with God and inner life will growYou'll maximize your gifts, talents, and your timeAnd more!Key Features of Find Your Purpose in Life by Dr. Gregory JantzPractical: Don't just read about others finding their purpose--get practical tips, reflection questions, and tools to discover your God-given callings, take the first steps to achieve them, and become your best self.Easy-to-Read: With clear headers, bullet points, and simple summaries, you can easily absorb key information at a glance.Bible-based: Enjoy having inspirational scriptures and biblical examples to build a strong foundation and encourage you along the way.Find Your Purpose in Life is perfect for individual and group use. Great for counseling, discipleship, singles groups, small groups, church giveaways, and more!About the Author Dr. Gregory JantzDr. Jantz's center, "A Place of HOPE," is recognized as a top ten facility in the U.S. for the treatment of depression. Dr. Jantz is a best-selling author of 30 books. He is a go-to media source expert for a range of behavioral-based afflictions, as well as drug and alcohol addictions. Dr. Jantz has appeared on CNN, FOX, ABC, CBS, and has been interviewed for the New York Post, Associated Press, Family Circle, and Women's Day. He is also a regular contributor to The Huffington Post and Psychology Today blogs.

Sometimes the road we travel feels lonely or too steep. Often, it winds through dark valleys, follows unfamiliar ways, and leaves us weary from the inside out. With warmth and wisdom, Grace Fox offers you ninety daily devotions to refresh your soul and lead you to a place of joy on the journey. Read and reflect on these gems; let their truth remind you of God's presence and care. You don't walk alone, my friend. Each day's devotion offers a key Bible verse, insights on which to pause, an application question to ponder, and a sentence prayer. You'll also find an encouraging quote from others who walked a difficult journey but discovered joy along the way.Readers of these devotions are facing difficult circumstances and need spiritual encouragement in bite-sized pieces. Their greatest need is hope. They need reassurance that God's love will never let them go. His presence will never leave them, and his strength will carry them through. Fresh Hope for Today addresses these needs as follows: Its overall message directs their minds to God's character and promises. These bite-size bits of truth will feed their souls and give them the strength and encouragement needed for that day. Devotions are short enough to read and keep their focus even when their minds are on overload. All segments work together to make it easy for readers to recall truth. Relevant quotes reinforce the day's teaching.

Why is this happening to me? You feel overlooked, deprived, even resentful--these are the side effects of chronic illness your doctor failed to mention. Although you try to see the bright side, your outlook is often overcast by the chronic nature of your condition. While others appear to enjoy good health, you struggle for sensible answers. Like any loss, the loss of health--must be grieved. Pulling from her experience as a caregiver and counselor, June Hunt compassionately takes you through the grieving process, showing you where to find comfort and answers in the Word of God. Enjoy getting biblical insight and practical advice from someone who "gets it."Have you asked...Why is this happening to me?Is God punishing me? Has my sin brought on this condition?If I have enough faith, will God heal me?How can my life have purpose now?Covering everything from anger and fear to loneliness and hopelessness, June Hunt begins the book with a "definition and characteristic" section which addresses the common feelings felt by those with a chronic illness or impairment.Whether you are personally facing a chronic illness or you know someone who is, enjoy getting biblical encouragement.Common Questions Asked by Those with a Chronic Illness and Chronic PainYou have questions--and no one seems to have the answers. Some accuse you of having some secret "un-confessed sin;" while others say you just need more faith. Enjoy getting easy-to-understand answers that are rooted in the Word of God and practical in their application. Using a question and answer format, June Hunt answers: Why did this happen to me? Why would a loving God want me to suffer?Is it okay to pray for miraculous healing?What's the difference between progressive healing and miraculous healing?Could an illness be caused by spiritual warfare? Could it be a result of sin? (And more!)Perfect for small group & Bible studies, Sunday school, chaplaincy, Christian counseling, church giveaways, and much more.

Life changes in a nanosecond when storms sweep in, often without warning. They leave our knuckles white and our hearts broken. With minds barely able to think clearly, we often set our Bible aside. In reality, that's when we need its comfort and strength most. This devotional is written for those in crisis, for those longing for hope but lacking the ability to focus on a lengthy Scripture passage. These minute-sized devotions offer respite to readers caught in the storms of life.Each of the 90 devotions follows a pattern: Key VersePause (devotion)Ponder (application question or action step)Pray (short prayer)Relevant quoteReaders of these devotions are facing difficult circumstances and need spiritual encouragement in bite-sized pieces. Their greatest need is hope. They need reassurance that God's love will never let them go. His presence will never leave them, and His strength will carry them through. Keeping Hope Alive addresses these needs as follows: Its overall message directs their minds to God's character and promises. These bite-size bits of truth will feed their soul and give them the strength and encouragement needed for that day.Devotions are short enough to read and keep their focus even when their minds are on overload.All segments work together to make it easy for readers to recall truth.Relevant quotes reinforce the day's teaching.

Gain the practical tools, relatable stories, and biblical mindsets to overcome failure, strengthen your resolve, and live anchored in God's foolproof definition of success. This handbook features: Real biblical and contemporary stories to inspire you6 practical ways to build your self confidence8 tips for rebounding when life knocks you downAnd much more!Failure unemployment, a failed relationship, an unfulfilled dream or goal. Then come the emotions of shame, guilt, and lack of self-worth. Over time, we might stop thinking we've failed and start believing that we are failures. The truth is, if we're willing to venture anything at all, we are going to fail. Throughout the book, Dr. Gregory Jantz, bestselling author and mental health expert, emphasizes that: failure is part of being humanthe key to success lies in learning from our mistakesSo, the question is, "How will we view our failures?"--and "What will we do with them?" Unpack how misinterpreting our failures can keep us stuck, then gain powerful strategies for reframing our mistakes for growth and success. Ultimately, we can rest in the assurance that failure is never final... because God's love for us is forever.How to Overcome Roadblocks, Get Unstuck, and Become ResilientWhy Failure Is Never Final explores the path of putting our failures in perspective--and becoming better because of them. Dr. Gregory Jantz reminds us that God's definition of success has more to do with who we are than what we do. Misinterpreting failures can impose obstacles to our dreams, but the good news is that we can take preemptive action. Dr. Jantz discusses several strategies for reframing our blunders, including: resolving to move forward, not backwardscoming clean about our mistakesforgiving ourselvesavoiding self-sabotaging behaviorThe ultimate antidote to failure, Jantz concludes, is the rich gift of God's grace. Failure is never final because God's love for us is forever.Key Features of Why Failure is Never Final by Dr. Gregory JantzPractical: Don't just read about overcoming failure--get practical tips and tools to bounce back from shame, build resilience, and become your best self.Easy-to-Read: With clear headers, bullet points, and simple summaries, you can easily absorb key information at a glance.Bible-based: Enjoy having inspirational scriptures and biblical examples to build a strong foundation and encourage you along the way.Why Failure is Never Final is perfect for individual and group use. Great for counseling, discipleship, singles groups, small groups, church giveaways, and more!About the Author Dr. Gregory JantzDr. Jantz's center, "A Place of HOPE," is recognized as a top ten facility in the U.S. for the treatment of depression. Dr. Jantz is a best-selling author of 30 books. He is a go-to media source expert for a range of behavioral-based afflictions, as well as drug and alcohol addictions. Dr. Jantz has appeared on CNN, FOX, ABC, CBS, and has been interviewed for the New York Post, Associated Press, Family Circle, and Women's Day. He is also a regular contributor to The Huffington Post and Psychology Today blogs.

Loneliness and isolation are serious problems with real and often devastating consequences--including increased suicide risk. Their ramifications deeply affect everyone in our society. In The Power of Connection, explore why connection matters so much, what the absence of connection means for the world, and how to create more of it in our lives.Dr. Gregory Jantz believes the payoff for pursuing human connection is well worth the investment, with the rewards being greater health, well-being, resilience, purpose, spirituality, and enjoyment of life. He inspires us to be genuinely better together, and more available to each other.Accept this invitation to nurture relationships in which ideal qualities can truly shine: compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, forgiveness, and love. Find strategies for genuine connection to heal wounds, find comfort in each other, and build a healthier future for our society. In this book, you will learn: Steps toward more authentic relationshipsConditions for connectionStrategies for deeper connectionsWays to be a great friend

Get the practical tools, psychology, and hope to deal with ghosting and the tumultuous emotions that follow in this easy-to-read handbook by Dr. Gregory Jantz! With Here Today, Ghosted Tomorrow, you will learn: What ghosting is and why it mattersWhy people "ghost" (and why it hurts so much)The 7 damaging effects of ghosting (betrayal, rejection, mental health issues, and more)How to regain hope and heal any pain and abandonmentWas it something I said? What did I do wrong? How can I fix this? If a friend or loved one has ever ghosted you, the pain can sting like deep wound. But you can overcome this grief, even without the closure you might think you need. Enjoy having: Real, relatable storiesDefinitions, statistics, and easy-to-understand summariesTried and tested psychological and spiritual adviceEncouraging scriptures to healHas someone in your life cut off all communication with you, abruptly and without explanation, leaving you feeling hurt, abandoned, and perplexed? Without a word, they just stopped responding to your phone calls or texts? Maybe you've been blocked on social media or no longer see them at church or the office? Ghosting hurts, and it casts a showdown of doubt and uncertainty upon your sense of self-worth. But there's hope in resilience and healing.Get Practical Advice on What To Do If You've Been GhostedFeaturing helpful checklists and research in an easy-to-read format, Jantz's Here Today, Ghosted Tomorrow doesn't just give you basic, one-size-fits-all explanations. This handy resource gives you detailed, step-by-step tools and encouragement to grow stronger and more resilient in your current and future relationships. Gain practical tips like: 10 ways to deal with rejectionWhat to do if a ghoster reappears in your life (what to say, and how to protect yourself)How to evaluate whether or not you should reconnectKnow if there are ever healthy reasons to ghost someoneAnd more!Enjoy Having the Tools to Grow and Become More ResilientYou don't have to just move from one toxic relationship to another! You can gain the skills and tools to find friendships that are healthy, nurturing, and positive. When you leave the negativity behind, you will also be equipped with simple tools to build safe and trusted relationships built on mutual support. Some of these tools include: 5 steps to recover from a toxic relationship10 signs someone has a good heart7 ways to invest in health relationshipsAnd more!Are you ready to renew your hope and confidence as you look forward to enjoying healthy relationships in the future? Get started with Dr. Jantz's Here Today, Ghosted Tomorrow.Here Today, Ghosted Tomorrow is perfect for individual and group use. Great for counseling, discipleship, singles groups, small groups, church giveaways, and more!About the Author Dr. Gregory JantzDr. Jantz's center, "A Place of HOPE," is recognized as a top ten facility in the U.S. for the treatment of depression. Dr. Jantz is a best-selling author of 30 books. He is a go-to media source expert for a range of behavioral-based afflictions, as well as drug and alcohol addictions. Dr. Jantz has appeared on CNN, FOX, ABC, CBS, and has been interviewed for the New York Post, Associated Press, Family Circle, and Women's Day. He is also a regular contributor to The Huffington Post and Psychology Today blogs.

Shame is to the soul what cancer is to the body. Typically acquired in childhood and carried into adulthood, shame causes people to feel defective, unworthy, and flawed.Countless people are weighed down by shame, creating many emotional, spiritual, relational, and physical problems. Shame results in the breakdown of self-esteem, the erosion of relationships, and the inability to move forward in life. In fact, toxic shame is often the driving force in a person's compulsions, addictions, anxieties, and depression.The good news is that freedom is possible for anyone willing to take an honest look at the issue and invest in the healing process. Although there are no quick fixes or magic formulas to cure our deepest pain, wellness and peace can be achieved based on biblical wisdom and reliable psychological principles.While shame keeps people trapped and troubled, God wants His children to experience freedom and fullness. Dr. Gregory Jantz guides readers through the pain of shame and into wholeness and health. Learn: Common sources of shameDamaging consequences of unaddressed shamePrinciples in God's Word for accepting graceKey strategies for overcoming shame

Enjoy having a quick guide to aging well, packed with solid biblical advice, practical ways to overcome common roadblocks that seniors face, steps to undo mindsets that get in the way of embracing the joys of old age, and much more. This easy-to-read guide is filled with simple explanations, common questions and solutions, relatable stories, outlines, and helpful memory verses.Whether it's your hearing, memory, or hope, there are some things about aging and growing old that we can't control. We can, however, choose how we approach aging: June Hunt wants to share with you the practical steps and biblical principles to aging in a godly, mature, and graceful manner.Aging Well shows how you can be a vibrant senior, one with grace and joy, no matter what your physical circumstances. This quick guide to aging well covers the issues that seniors face, defines the roadblocks and their causes, and shows steps to solution with biblical hope and practical advice. Discover: Definitions of aging, causes of discontentment, and solutions5 steps to creating own personalized plan for aging well9 ways the Bible calls us to walk in wisdom in old ageWhat God and the Bible say about the purpose of aging and the astounding hope he offersAnd much more!Biblical counselor June Hunt wants to help you know what to expect in the later years--not all of us will experience these symptoms, but for those that we do have, we can take heart in God's promises for us and find peace and acceptance.Physical symptoms of aging: dwindling strength and stamina, diminishing sight/hearing, decreasing appetite, declining sex drive, graying hair, etc.Mental symptoms of aging: changes in mental acuity and perception, declining memory, more time needed to learn, access, or store information, etc.Emotional Symptoms of aging: Positive: fulfillment, contentedness, hope, etc.Negative: loneliness, fear, uselessness, etc.Spiritual Symptoms of aging: acceptance, humility, deepening faith, etc.

Enjoy having 10 powerful disciplines and practical applications you can easily use to break free of an unfulfilling retirement and step forward into a new, remarkably fulfilling season--regardless of how you've defined "work." Afterwork is a healthy and hopeful approach to retirement--and it may be different than conventional wisdom.Our society declares that a self-focused, uber-comfortable, and vacation-minded retirement is what we want. That retirement is mostly a financial problem to be solved. What could possibly go wrong with double the free time and less structure in your life? But, this is where we go wrong. The retirement lie says that a successful retirement is an endless vacation based on financial security, but this way of thinking is a down payment toward purposelessness and disappointment. Afterwork: Exposes the retirement lieExplores 10 key disciplines to avoid a destiny of disillusionmentOpens you to a life of purpose and meaningThe afterwork mindset and its disciplines are applicable to anyone. Perhaps you're leaving a traditional career. Your children are grown and gone. Maybe you've sold your business. Harder still, you may be navigating the unfathomable passing of a loved one. Preparing for and living well through these tectonic shifts requires serious reflection, intentional thinking and healthy mindsets. That's afterwork, and its quest for you is to thrive in the most impactful, purposeful season of your life, whether you're 45 or 75.How Does Afterwork Help?Afterwork is an honest discussion about the "retirement lie" and a guide to living a future worthy of God's plan for you. Afterwork will help you: Sidestep the loaded word "retire" in favor of a purposeful new seasonRealize you're not a "has been"--you are the strongest, most impactful version of you yetCope with the reality vs. the daydream of the afterwork life and start thrivingAvoid the traps of the retirement "sugar rush" and "retirement drift"Shift your focus from money and "happiness" to meaning and impactAnd more!You're more than the pile of money and assets in your retirement account--you're a living, breathing person and one with a lot of life yet to live! If you want to experience your post-career season in the most purposeful and impactful way possible, this is the book for you. Who will you be afterwork?The 10 Key Disciplines of AfterworkEach of Afterwork's key disciplines will help you take back control of what you can in simple, easy-to-understand ways.PurposeCalendarMovementJournalingFaithConnectionLearningAwarenessGenerosityAwe4 Key Features of AfterworkPractical Enjoy having practical, actionable advice you can start following now to launch yourself into the most meaningful season of your life yet!Relevant: Written by highly successful wealth management and financial planning experts Joel Malick and Alex Lippert, you'll gain decades of knowledge from their real experiences with clients.Easy to Read With outlines and simple summaries, you can grasp key concepts about retirement at a glance! Whether you're avoiding the retirement sugar rush or learning how to manage your suddenly empty daily schedule, enjoy clearly written rundowns to help you glean ideas quickly.Easy to Understand Enjoy having a simple yet deep read into the keys for retirement success. Retirement shouldn't be only for financial experts of psychology majors.

How to set healthy boundaries and have healthy relationshipsYou've heard plenty about getting hooked on drugs or alcohol or sitting at slot machines from sunup to sundown, but can you really become addicted to a person? The answer is yes- codependency is a relationship addiction. A codependent is anyone who is dependent on another person to the point of being controlled or manipulated by that person. Learn how to set healthy boundaries, and how to be released from relationship addiction by renewing your commitment to Christ first.June Hunt starts this mini-book with stories of biblical people who ultimately compromised their relationship with God by being overly dependent on others, getting trapped in a codependent relationship.Codependency will shed light on the spiritual implications of relationships that take precedence over your relationship with the Lord. Helpful checklists like "the codependent relationship profile" will help you determine whether or not you are in a codependent relationship. Also learn what the five stages of childhood development are, and how you can keep your children from having an unhealthy dependence on you.The last section titled‚ "Steps to Solution‚" gives Biblical advice on how to keep away from idolatrous, or codependent relationships, such as: Recovery steps to confronting codependency7 steps to independent relationshipsHelp from an unhealthy relationship7 principles for finding the road to relationship freedomAnd much morePerfect for small group & Bible studies, Sunday school, young adult and youth ministry, chaplaincy, Christian counseling, addiction & recovery programs, church giveaways, and much more!

You didn't think anyone could hurt you like this, but now that you're in or have experienced an abusive relationship, what do you do? Abuse --whether through hurtful words, degrading looks, obscene gesture, or threatening behavior - inflicts immense pain and impedes emotional growth.We have all been wounded by hurtful words and actions of others - whether the bully at school, the demeaning boss, a rage-filled driver, or someone in our own family. We often carry those wounds with us for a lifetime. June Hunt has a message for you: it is possible to stop the pain of abuse. Learn biblical truths and practical advice on how to: Stop the abuseHeal the pain of the pastFoster peace in all your relationshipsLearn all forms of abuse and what to pay attention to when a relationship gives off warning signs. Also included in the definitions section are biblical examples of verbal and emotional abuse.This mini-book will shed light on the characteristics of verbal and emotional abuse, words used in abusive conversations, methods of sabotage, and examples of what the victims may experience when dealing with an abusive relationship. Discover the causes of a person who abuses others and answer hard questions like, "How can he be so cruel?" and "How can she be so insensitive?"The last section titled "Steps to Solution" gives you practical advice on how to put an end to verbal and emotional abuse with: 7 steps to victory over verbal abuse6 steps to an action plan8 steps for how to confront and cope with emotionally abusive peopleHonesty test for those who may be abusive5 steps to building personal boundariesAnd much more!Perfect for small group & Bible studies, Sunday school, young adult and youth ministry, chaplaincy, Christian counseling, addiction & recovery programs, church giveaways, and much more!