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A mini-book that helpfully and sensitively addresses the matter of the death of a loved one by suicide Losing someone through suicide is deeply painful. It sparks questions, doubts, and confusion. Like ripples in a pond after a rock has been thrown in, the startling news of a suicide swamps the boats of those who are closest, and even rocks the boats of those who are far removed. This sensitively written mini-book comes alongside to offer help to those who are grieving, and, most importantly, provides hope in Jesus Christ. Reading audience: People who are struggling with loss, grief, and guilt after the suicide of a loved one Counselors Pastors and church ministry teams Small-group leaders Table of Contents: Introduction 1. Surviving Suicide Loss 2. Grieving Suicide 3. Facing the Truth 4. Living in Hope Conclusion Personal Application Projects Where Can I Get More Help?
'With Jesus' takes us on a tour through Jesus' life to show us how we can find our place in the story of Christ. Christianity is not a only a faith founded on facts, but also a deeply personal experience of God's transforming grace in Christ. While our hope is rooted in history""the events of Jesus' life, death, resurrection, and ascension""the Scriptures also teach that every believer is included in these events. From the manger to the cross, from the empty tomb to his glorious throne, Jesus acted for us. And the mystery and wonder of the gospel is that we are crucified, buried, raised, and seated with him. The story of Jesus rewrites our stories.
Depression and bipolar disorder are two of the most common diagnoses made in medicine today. Are we in an epidemic of bad moods or is there another explanation? Good Mood, Bad Mood examines whether it is an epidemic or if we have simply changed how we label depression. While medical treatment is now the commonly accepted way to deal with pain and sadness, its promise has not been fulfilled. Dr. Charles Hodges offers an explanation to help the reader see the importance of sadness and the help and hope that God gives us in His Word.
This is a book about transformation "" sometimes sooner and sometimes later "" of an angry, defiant teen. More immediately, though, it's about transformation of that teen's fearful, exasperated, and hurting parents. There is no silver bullet that will transform an angry teen into a respectful, responsible young adult. However, there is a God who can transform us, the way we parent, and the atmosphere we allow to develop in our home. This book draws parents' attention to their need to pursue and be satisfied with God's glory, which in turn allows them to seek change in their teenager's heart. It shows parents how to reestablish godly family leadership and helps them to find the joy of the Lord "" even if their teen doesn't change.
'Time for The Talk' will help fathers walk their sons through one of the most important conversations of their lives. "The Talk" is much broader than just a talk about sexuality; it's a conversation about manhood, about right decisions, about Christ. 'Time for The Talk' will help you give your son what he needs to steer through the moral and spiritual confusion of this world and make wise, godly, character-forming decisions. You will be equipping him to enter true manhood""a passage that many young men today simply never make. 'Time for The Talk' provides a complete framework for discussing the key areas of manhood that every boy should learn from his father. Through "The Talk" you will open a channel of communication based on truth and love that will endure for life.
Christ Formed in You is a book about spiritual formation, the "grace-driven developmental process in which the soul grows in conformity to the image of Christ." The acid test of all spiritual formation is this: Are you becoming more like Jesus? Are the contours of your character being shaped by his image, formed in his likeness? This ongoing transformation is possible for you. You can become more and more like Jesus Christ. But there is only one way: through your increasing understanding and application of the gospel. The goal of Christ Formed in You is to aid you in this processâ "to help you discover new depths of joy in what God has accomplished through Christ and the Spirit to deliver you from both the guilt and the grip of sin.
'Loving the Church' reminds us how glorious God's family really is, and the countless ways that you can flourish within it. In recent years the family has experienced a revival within Christian culture, but with this increased emphasis on the importance of the family, less value has been placed on God's family, the church. One of the most important relationships for all Christians is their involvement in God's family. Loving the Church lays the vital foundation for applying his glorious plan to our own lives. Follow the story of five friends as they wrestle with important questions about the church. After each of their discussions about the church, the author leads the reader to understand the beauty and joy of being a member of the household of God.
Herein is Love is a series of Bible commentaries for parents to read to their children. They provide what children need most: solid truths to grow in. In these books, Nancy Ganz draws out the beautiful implications of the Old Testament narrative that are foundational for Christian faith. The beginning books of the Bible are essential to our understanding of God's redemptive story. The Herein is Love series creatively focuses our attention on the events that bring this story to life, combining the richness of literature and the depth of a commentary.
Here's a fact: Angry, unmotivated, and disinterested teens, whether Christian or not, are confused, insecure, and often blind to everything except what they want right now. Their desires and actions have been corrupted and polluted by sin.That's why they have a problem. Here's another fact: Angry, unmotivated, and disinterested teens, whether Christian or not, are made in the image of God. This means that beneath their corrupted desires and actions the image of God remains. That's the key to solving their problem. Far from dismissing or sugar-coating sin, this approach opens wide the door to evangelizing the unsaved teen and to helping the Christian teen grow in holiness and wisdom. This book will teach you how to build a bridge to young adults on the basis of the ways in which their desires and actions reflect the image of God and the blessing of common grace.
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