Biblical Counselors
Authors whose writings have been known to support the field of Biblical Counseling. For more Biblical Counseling authors see ACBC Resources by Author.
NOTE: Always read thoughtfully and with discernment, balanced against the Word of God, regardless of the author's reputation: no one is always right on everything; opinions change over time.
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Jay Adams Marshall Asher Mary Asher Ernie Baker Brad Bigney Jeffrey S. Black Jerry Bridges Ed Bulkley Kevin Carson Mike Cleveland Brian Croft Sandy Day Craig Debinski Pamela Debinski Kevin DeYoung Jim Elliff Michael R. Emlet Howard A. Eyrich Elyse Fitzpatrick Jeffrey Forrey Richard Ganz Rob Green Brad Hambrick John Henderson Walter Henegar Garrett Higbee Jonathan Holmes Robert D. Jones Bob Kellemen John Kruis |
Heath Lambert Tim Lane Jeremy Lelek Susan Lutz Wayne Mack Shannon McCoy Patricia Miller Jim Newheiser Jim Owen Lilly Park Randy Patten Martha Peace James C. Petty Jeremy Pierre David Powlison Pat Quinn Deepak Reju George C. Scipione Stuart W. Scott Mark Shaw Robert D. Smith, MD Thomas Szasz Paul Tautges Carol Trahan Paul Tripp Tedd Tripp Steve Viars Edward T. Welch Sam Williams John Yenchko |
Integrationists, Christian Psychologists, Transformationalists*
Authors who have been known to practice, support or otherwise have written concerning the issue of integration of psychology and Christianity:
Larry Burkett
Henry Cloud
Larry Crabb
James Dobson
Diane Langberg
Bill Maier
Mark McMinn
Paul Meier
Frank Minirth
Gary Moon
John Townsend
*For a general overview of these approaches to counseling see: Counseling and Christianity: Five Approaches. Edited by Stephen P. Greggo & Timothy A. Sisemore. Downers Grove, IL: IVP Academic, 2012.
Last updated May 2018
Biblical Counsel - Resources for Renewal** by
An annotated topical bibliography of works containing biblical counsel for persons seeking lasting solutions to life's problems.
Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands** by
Comprehensive treatment of how God uses people as tools of change in the lives of others, people who themselves are in need of change.
Introduction to Biblical Counseling** by
Solid theological foundations of biblical counseling are clearly presented in contrast to humanistic and secular theories of psychological counseling. A practical, proactive and relevant book for students, church leaders and lay people. This collection of writers represents some of America's leading biblical teachers and counselors.
Legal Issues in Biblical Counseling by 
Quick Scripture Reference for Counseling** by
Now in its fourth edition, this classic reference book helps counselors, pastors, and individual Christians with specific personal needs find sound scriptural guidance for resolving problems and growing in faith. The updated cover and packaging will attract new buyers to this already popular reference tool.
Quick Scripture Reference for Counseling Couples** by
Choosing a mate. Faithfulness. Maintaining healthy communication. Sexual intimacy. Blended families. Forgiving each other. Career and family goals. The challenges of infertility. Disagreements over parenting styles. The stress of money and finances. Aging and retirement. Couples face an enormous variety of challenges over the course of a marriage--including maintaining the marriage itself. Quick Scripture Reference for Counseling Couples is just what struggling couples--and those who counsel them--need. In a convenient spiral binding, this helpful resource makes the power, encouragement, and hope of Scripture accessible to pastors and counselors as they guide couples, both through premarital counseling sessions and when they hit those inevitable rough patches in marriage.
Quick Scripture Reference for Counseling Men** by
For counselors, pastors, men's ministry leaders, and any Christian man who wants a user-friendly quick reference guide to Scripture, here is an essential resource Scripture passages are conveniently gathered under 120 topics that concern men, including anxiety, burnout, career, commitment, depression, divorce, envy, faithfulness, gambling, homosexuality, integrity, leadership, marriage, money, reputation, suffering, temptation, wisdom, and more. Perfect for counseling or for personal study and memorization.
Quick Scripture Reference for Counseling Women** by
Quick Scripture Reference for Counseling by John G. Kruis has been a strong-selling Baker title for more than a decade. Quick Scripture Reference for Counseling Women is a reference book with a similar format, written to meet the unique and specific needs of women and those who counsel them. This concise, topical resource of Scripture references covers approximately ninety topics that today's women face, including abortion, aging/menopause, bitterness, career, co-dependency, divorce, empty nest, flirtation, hospitality, marriage, past memories, prodigal children, self worth, and an unsaved spouse. Everyone who uses this reference will see how God's Word is relevant to life's problems and sufficient for creating wholeness and healing in women's lives. Quick Scripture Reference for Counseling Women was written as a personal reference guide for women, but it is very useful for counselors, pastors, and women's ministry leaders as well. Scripture quotations are from the popular NIV.
**Highly recommended for inclusion in a counselor’s personal library.
Last updated May, 2018.
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Last updated March 2022.
Select a topic to find the associated CCEF, New Growth Press and Shepherd Lifeline minibooks. Selecting the booklet image or title will retrieve its related library catalog record. Then use the Availability option to "Request item through Interlibrary Loan".
Since the Robert L. Powell Library owns very few of the booklets identified above, most of them will need to be obtained either through the library's InterLibrary Loan Service (ILL) or purchased. The latter will be the most efficient means of obtaining them as ILL takes seven to ten days, if they can be obtained at all.
To purchase your own copy (or get one to give to the library ;-) ) go to: New Growth Press: Minibooks; CCEF Minibooks; Shepherd Press Lifeline Minibooks, or Day One Publications.
A. D. D.: Wandering Minds and Wired Bodies by 
Healing after Abortion by
HEALING AFTER ABORTION- The turmoil women experience after having an abortion is sometimes called post-abortion syndrome. But you don't need a technical term to describe what you are feeling. The guilt, regret, depression, and grief are the honest struggles of a woman who's had an abortion and takes to heart what happened. David Powlison shares that whatever reactions and emo-tions you experience, God is committed to entering into your struggle. He sympathizes with you in your weakness, but he offers more than sympathy. Jesus steps into your life with mercy, hope, and healing. Read this booklet and take to heart the tenderness of the God who promises to redeem your life.
Bringing Christ to Abused Women by 
Caring for Survivors of Sexual Abuse by 
Domestic Abuse: How To Help by
Couples who publicly sit at peace in church pews can secretly be at war. How do you help the victim of domestic abuse? And doesn't the perpetrator of the violence also need our help? Three counselors reveal way to clearly communicate God's grace to the victims of violence. They demonstrate how to minister with confidence and humility to the afflicted. They ask, ?How will you help the privately violent We learn that violent people have much in common with other people. And once you know how to deal with your own sins of anger, you can better help others who struggle with violence.
Help! My Parents Abused Me When I Was a Kid by 
Help! Someone I love has been abused by 
Protecting Children from Abuse in the Church by 
Recovering from Child Abuse by
RECOVERING FROM CHILD ABUSE- The damage you suffered may have been done in one ter-rible moment or over time. But the healing and the restora-tion 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 from David Powlison, an experi-enced counselor of child abuse victims, 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 small steps of faith and restoration.
Sexual Assault by
Healing steps for victims.
The Spiritual Impact of Sexual Abuse by
Are you ministering to someone whose trauma of sexual abuse has shattered their trust in God? Do you see them wrestling with the dichotomy between what they are told about God and the bitter facts of their wounds? If the abuse happened when they were a child, they may have a particularly fractured understanding of trust, truth, and love. How can you begin to reach out to them? What do you need to understand about their pain? 
 
 Diane Langberg walks you through the answers to these questions and provides timely counseling insight based on her years of working with victims of sexual abuse. She explains why it is critical to understand the long-term impact of such trauma, and she considers ways you can wisely incarnate the love of Christ to a survivor searching for true meaning and purpose.
What the Bible Says to Abuse Survivors and Those Who Hurt Them by 
Why Me?: Comfort for the Victimized by
?Why is this happening to me? Where is God in my time of anguish Knowing our hearts, God has spoken powerful words of comfort. Psalm 10, for example, is God's word to those who have been victimized by others. It guides people into knowing God in the midst of being violated.
Breaking the Addictive Cycle by 
Freedom from Addiction: Turning from Your Addictive Behavior by
You’ve tried to stop more times than you can count. Now you’ve given up. Can someone who can’t “just say no” really change? There is hope—if you are willing to look deeper than your addictive behavior.
Ed helps you face what fuels your addiction and takes you straight to the heart of what your addiction reveals about you and your relationship with God. You will discover your true motives and discover that true change is possible—one small step at a time.
The Gift of Addiction by
How God redeems our pain.
Just One More: When Desires Don't Take No for an Answer by
I hate it. I love it. Sometimes our desires can be cruel lovers. We think we should be rid of a particular desire, but we feel stuck. ?What's the use in trying to rid my life of this desire we ask ourselves. ?I?ve tried, but there's just no way out for me.? Or is there? The problem may be more complicated than just being stuck. Might there be a path to true change? (If so, would you want to take that path?) Edward T. Welch may surprise you with his answer. Along the way he will introduce you to someone with words of comfort and hope you may never have heard before.
Help! I Need to Know About the Problems of Adoption by 
Helping Your Adopted Child by
HELPING YOUR ADOPTED CHILD- Long before you decided to adopt, long before your child was born, God planned to put your adopted child into your home. Your child is an amazing gift from God, but nurtur-ing an adopted child also brings unique challenges. Understanding your adopted child from God's perspec-tive will allow you to address those challenges by faith and with hope. Learn from counselor and adoptive father Paul David Tripp how to help adopted children understand their identity and place in God's world.
Help! My Spouse Committed Adultery by
Your spouse was unfaithful. Those four words dont begin to do justice to the horror you are experiencing. Rage, fear, grief, and even numbness are all normal responses to the shock of betrayal. The pain of betrayal is like touching a hot stove. Your instinct is to move awayfast. But marriage and family counselor Winston T. Smith urges you to not make any quick decisions about the future of your marriage, to instead go to God with your hurt and pain. He also offers practical, biblical advice on how to talk with your spouse about the adultery, how to set boundaries, and how to process your emotions in a godly way.
Help! My Spouse Has Been Unfaithful by
A small booklet for the 'innocent' party in a marriage where there has been adultery
Angry at God?: Bring Him Your Doubts and Questions by
How could God allow this to happen to me? I?m angry with him, but I don't know if I?m ?supposed? to be angry Is it okay to be angry with God? If we are angry, should we hold it inside, or voice our feelings outright? Jones writes that we should not take a ?grin and bear it? approach to our anger, nor should we rashly vent our emotions to God. Instead, we need to humbly bring him our struggles, doubts, and questions. We must learn to be transparent in God's presence, think biblically, and act obediently.
Angry Children by
ANGRY CHILDREN- If you have an angry child you are most likely worn out, confused, and looking for answers to questions like: 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 weak-nesses that can fuel a child's angry explosions. Then, using his experience as a doctor, counselor, and parent, he ap-plies the truths of the Bible to your child's struggles with anger and outlines practical strategies for helping your child learn self-control.
Conflict by
Conflict is not necessarily bad. In fact, there is a way to handle it that is pleasing to God. Most of us think conflict is something to avoid, but Scripture paints it as a way to grow in grace. In Conflict, Timothy S. Lane discusses the difference between conflict that is healthy and unhealthy, godly and ungodly. At the heart of the matter is the fact that God intends to use conflict to change us in ways that can't happen any other way. No passage in the Bible deals with the cause and cure of conflict like James 4. It teaches us how to diagnose the true problem as it looks at conflict's ugly underbelly ? the battle within each of us to get what we want. But it also brims with optimism as it shows us a redeeming God in relentless pursuit of his children. When God changes our hearts so that we love him (the first commandment), we also grow in our ability to love our neighbor (the second great commandment).
Family Feuds by
FAMILY FEUDS- Do you dread family get-togethers and try to avoid your extended family whenever you can? When you see your family, do you sometimes regret the way you talk and act? Why is it so hard to get along with the people we grew up with? Childhood hurts, unrealistic expectations, and old patterns resurfacing are just some of the reasons that Timothy S. Lane shares for unresolved family feuds. But despite these challenges, you can learn to love your family. Change hap-pens as you look honestly at your family and yourself, grow in understanding God's love and mercy for you, and reach out with love in concrete, practical ways.
Freedom from Resentment by
Stopping hurts from turning bitter.
Help! I'm in a Conflict by
Sleepless nights, loss of appetite, broken relationships, and emotions going crazy with anger, bitterness, and anxiety: all are symptoms of times of conflict. Unfortunately, churches and Christians are not immune. How are we supposed to respond to others when we are in conflict? What kind of guidance can the Bible give us? Does gospel-grounded truth address tension in our relationships? What practical steps should we take if we're experiencing relationship difficulty? These are some of the questions this mini-book will answer.
Help! My Anger Is Out of Control by
Anger is widespread; it is even a major problem among professing Christians. While people express anger in different ways, controlling it is a challenge for each of us. Some feel powerless as anger rises. Others try to justify themselves. The question that must be addressed is how a sinfully angry person can become a person of grace. This mini-book provides the answer and gives us hope by directing our attention to the power of Christ to transform angry people into gracious people.
How Do I Stop Losing It with My Kids? by
HOW DO I STOP LOSING IT WITH MY KIDS?- 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. Draw-ing on his counseling and parenting experiences, he ex-plains why you lose control with your children, and then of-fers strategies that will help you change the way you relate to your children when you are under pressure.
Living with an Angry Spouse by
LIVING WITH AN ANGRY SPOUSE- You married someone you trusted, and now you are fac-ing 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.
You Make Me So Mad!: Managing Your Anger by
If you feel helpless to overcome your anger, be encouraged. Because Jesus came to defeat anger’s power in your life, you can learn to change. David Powlison offers gospel-based help and hope to show you how. In this practical minibook, he exposes three big lies that keep us trapped in our anger, countering each with strong biblical truth. This gospel truth and encouragement, along with eight practical application questions, will help to show angry men and women the pathway out of anger and into biblical peace.
Help! I Can't Submit to My Husband by
A small booklet helping wives to relate carefully to their husbands within the framework of biblical parameters of authority
Authority Issues by
When it's hard being told what to do.
Help for the Caregiver by
You spend your days (and maybe nights) helping someone else. If you are a caregiver for someone who is chronically ill, you have already discovered there is a need to be more compassionate, thoughtful, and sacrificial than you ever anticipated. But, to be able to continue your physically and spiritually demanding care giving, you need help too. Dr. Michael R. Emlet offers you help to think biblically about your struggles and the struggles of the person you are caring for. Then he shares useful strategies for avoiding social, physical, and spiritual care giving burnout.
Your Special Needs Child by
Help for weary parents.
Guidance: Have I Missed God's Best? by
What choice should I make? How do I know that my decision will fit with God's plan for me? ?We tend to think that while God has a ?best? plan for our life, he also has ?cheaper? plans for people who miss the best, ? writes Petty. ?But for those who are in Christ, there is only one plan.? Petty explains that God's plan and our actions work in concert. With all the decisions we face and despite the mistakes we make, God works in all things for the good, transforming us into the image of Christ (Rom. 8:28). How comforting to know that our choices fulfill that plan in every detail.
Help! I Can't Get Motivated by
Living in a fallen world, it is easy to lack motivation. Here is biblical counsel to help bring correction.
Help! I Need a Church by
It has often been said that there is no perfect church. But there is also no perfect church member. As the old joke goes, if you find a perfect church you shouldn't join it, because if you do it won't be perfect anymore. Whenever sinners work together in close quarters, whether in churches or in families, conflict and disappointment will arise. Regardless of flaws, however, God designed us to need one another, and for the church to need us. But how do you find a good church? What are the qualities to look for? This mini-book gives sound wisdom that will guide you through this important decision.
Help! I Want to Change by
A small booklet helping people to build spiritually healthy lifestyles
Life Beyond Your Parents' Mistakes by
The transforming power of God's love
Motives: "Why Do I Do the Things I Do?" by
People are complex. There is behavior that we see and motives that we don?t. Behind the ?what we do? of our lives is the ?why we do it.? Edward T. Welch challenges us to peer more closely into the ?why.? He insightfully reveals that, according to God's Word, the heart is the source of all human motivation. Our hearts contain motives such as Pleasure, Meaning, Comfort, Success, Freedom, Respect, Happiness, Power, Control, Peace, Reputation, Love/Intimacy Welch encourages us to ask questions to discover some of our deeper motives: ?What do you hope for, want, crave? ?What do you fear? What do you worry about? ?When do you say, ?If only
What Do You Do for a Living? by 
Help! I'm Confused about Dating by
Living in a fallen world, relationships go wrong, even in the realm of dating. Biblical counsel to guide ordinary people.
Living Together by
Why marriage is the best choice.
Pre-Engagement: 5 Questions To Ask Yourselves by
How do you know if you?re ready to marry? What are the signs that a man and a woman are heading in the same direction and are right for each other? In this booklet a biblical counselor and a pastor team up to offer five pertinent questions that will help couples decide whether to commit themselves to each other for life. These questions bring to light basic convictions, assumptions, expectations, priorities, and more. As couples think through and discuss them, they will get to know themselves and each other better-a wise investment toward building a marriage on a solid foundation, with Christ at the center.
Who Should I Date? by 
Depression: The Way Up When You are Down by
Lost ambition. Emotional numbness. Fear and withdrawal. Fatigue. Marks of what is commonly called depression. If you are one of the many people suffering from depression, there is hope and there is help-a way up when you are down. Even if you don't feel like doing anything, this booklet provides manageable steps for getting started on the path that leads out of depression. Edward T. Welch helps us understand the spiritual issues involved, whether one's depression is caused by physical problems or results in them. Getting to the heart of what depression says and means, Welch guides us through a process of dealing with depression biblically and effectively.
Help! I Am Depressed by
A small booklet helping people who are experiencing depression
Help! Someone I Love Has Depression by 
Hope for the Depressed: Beyond a Cheer-up Theology by
Depression makes so many things hard. Things you used to take for granted—a good night’s sleep, having goals, responding to someone’s love, looking forward to the future—now seem beyond reach. Is there any hope and help for those who are struggling with depression?
Edward T. Welch insightfully describes the world of the depressed person and gives a biblical perspective on the causes of depression. Then he outlines small, practical steps that will teach you to cry out to God and depend on him in the middle of your struggle.
Children and Divorce by 
Divorce Recovery by
DIVORCE RECOVERY- The pain of divorce has many different faces: the end of your hopes and dreams for your marriage; a life full of unwanted changes; and the daily struggle with a mixture of grief, fear, guilt, and anger. Is recovery possible? Winston T. Smith, using biblical principles, guides you through the unsettling changes you and your children are facing and gives you specific directions for facing each day. You will discover that God is with you, right in the middle of this painful situation. God delights in restoring what is broken. He will heal your wounds and grow you in new and surprising ways through this hard time.
Restoring Your Broken Marriage by 
Faith and Doubt by
When belief is hard.
Eating Disorders by
EATING DISORDERS- What started as an innocent diet has turned into a mon-ster. 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-con-scious 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.
Help! I'm a Slave to Food by
Overeating is a silent, subtle, even respectable sin but it hinders the spiritual growth and effectiveness of many, including Christians. Perhaps you struggle with it too. If so, this booklet can help you not as a diet plan, but as a compass directing you to the heart of the problem and to the only solution: Jesus, the One who can bring you out of slavery into freedom.
Just One More: When Desires Don't Take No for an Answer by
I hate it. I love it. Sometimes our desires can be cruel lovers. We think we should be rid of a particular desire, but we feel stuck. ?What's the use in trying to rid my life of this desire we ask ourselves. ?I?ve tried, but there's just no way out for me.? Or is there? The problem may be more complicated than just being stuck. Might there be a path to true change? (If so, would you want to take that path?) Edward T. Welch may surprise you with his answer. Along the way he will introduce you to someone with words of comfort and hope you may never have heard before.
Dealing with Rejection by
How to respond to deep hurt.
Freedom from Resentment by
Stopping hurts from turning bitter.
Managing Your Emotions by
Keeping your feelings from running the show.
Anxiety and Panic Attacks by
Trusting God when you're afraid.
Living in a Dangerous World by
Moving from fear to faith.
Overcoming Anxiety: Relief for Worried People by
You know the feeling—your mind keeps spinning around and around with the same worries, problems, and fears. You feel like you can’t breathe. Some days your anxiety is so overwhelming that it’s hard for you to believe that anyone, even God, could help you.
David Powlison helps you discover what your anxiety reveals about what is going on inside of you, and then shows you how to bring your anxious thoughts and worries to God, the only Person who can give you a life of peace. You will learn specific ways to replace your free-floating anxiety with trust in God and how to walk by faith through your day.
Social Anxiety by 
Becoming a Widow by 
Facing Death with Hope by
FACING DEATH WITH HOPE- Is a life-threatening illness, a major life change, or just plain old age forcing you to face your own mortality? Prob-ably, like most of us, you'd rather not think or talk about your own death. But ignoring your death won't stop it from happening--the mortality rate is still 100% David Powlison explains why you don't have to take this journey alone. Jesus faced death for you, and he prom-ises to be with you as you pass through the valley of the shadow of death. This booklet is written to help you face death honestly and know Jesus intimately. Take a moment to read through it. It's a matter of life or death.
Grief: Finding Hope Again by
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 find it in the Bible. What help does God offer in our 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 God often brings the most wonderful things out of the darkest experiences, just as he did at the cross. Christians have the most reason to grieve and the most reason to hope. We have a Savior who knows our sorrows, a God who hears our cries, and a promise that one day all tears will be wiped away. These reasons lead us to hope even as we grieve.
Grieving a Suicide by
Someone you know has committed suicide. You are facing a very hard, dark reality. You feel rocked, hurt, betrayed, and confused. You are experiencing a whole range of emotions and reactions. Each one is painful. Your initial reaction was probably shock and disbelief. Now you are trying to make sense of what happened. How do you come to terms with the suicide of someone you know? Can you make any sense out of such a senseless act? Can you find hope in the aftermath of such a desperate choice? How does knowing God make a difference as you grieve
Grieving the Loss of Your Child by 
Help! My Baby Has Died by
A small booklet for grieving parents and family and friends connected with stillbirth and pregnancy loss
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Loss: Finding Hope that Lasts when Life Falls Apart by
Few couples anticipate difficulty in having children. Few anticipate the sadness, envy, and anger provoked by a baby boom among friends and fellow church members. But many married couples do experience the pain of infertility. This session is geared for those couples struggling currently with this problem and for those who seek to walk alongside them. It will provide biblical perspective and practical steps in the midst of this suffering. Click here to download the outline for this session.
This audio is from a breakout session from the 2014 National Conference, “
Accepting God's Forgiveness by Dealing with Rejection by
How to respond to deep hurt.
Feeling Guilty? by
Grace for your mistakes.
Forgiveness: "I Just Can't Forgive Myself!" by
Sally, a Christian, laments having an abortion years ago. ?I know the Lord has forgiven me, but I just can't forgive myself.? What would you say to her? Maybe you yourself have struggled with ?self-forgiveness? and wonder how to deal with feelings of guilt. Why is self-forgiveness such an attractive notion? What, if anything, does the Bible say about it? Robert D. Jones identifies five possible assumptions behind the longing for self-forgiveness. In the process, he pinpoints a deeper problem-and a deeper solution to ongoing guilt. By dispelling a number of misconceptions, Jones clears the path to a joyful realization of complete forgiveness in Christ.
Forgiving Others by
Why is it so hard to forgive? When we try, we often battle bitterness, self-pity, and anger. And sometimes it's hard to receive forgiveness or even to admit we need it. No wonder we try to avoid this part of life, only to find that it doesn't go away. What can we do? The Bible speaks with wisdom and authority about this battle. In forgiving others, Timothy S Lane explains the way it helps us understand: ? What forgiveness means ? How to offer forgiveness ? How to ask for forgiveness ? Why we don't forgive ? and how to change that. Forgiving others is seldom easy, but with God's help, it is possible
Freedom from Guilt by
FREEDOM FROM GUILT- Are you living under a cloud of guilt that you can't seem to shake no matter what you do? Do you feel guilty about everything, all the time? We all have different ways of dealing with our guilty feelings, but none of them work for very long. Timothy S. Lane explains that our strategies for dealing with guilt don't work because guilt is not just a bad feel-ing. It's a real problem between us and God. Depending on Jesus to restore your relationship with God is the only way to be truly free from the guilt and shame that weighs you down. Discover how to step into the forgiveness and freedom that Jesus offers you.
Guilt and Shame by
Low self-esteem is a catch-all term for profound questions relating to shame, guilt, regrets, self-evaluation, self-knowledge and sense of identity. What are the whys and wherefores of self-condemnation? What causes the heights and depths of a distorted self-image? How does knowing God correlate to knowing yourself? How does God patiently transform an ‘evil’ conscience into a ‘good’ conscience? This workshop will probe both the problem and the solution. Click here to download the outline for this session.
This lecture is from the 2012 National Conference, “Guilt and Shame.”
Help! How Can I Ever Forgive by 
Help! I Can't Forgive by
A mini-book helping people who are finding it difficult to work out forgiveness in practical terms
Help! I Feel Ashamed by
A small booklet helping people who are experiencing guilt and shame
Alzheimer's Disease by 
Chronic Pain by
Living by faith when your body hurts.
Diagnosed with Breast Cancer by
Life after shock.
Fibromyalgia by
God's grace for chronic pain sufferers.
Help! I'm Living with Terminal Illness by
A small booklet helping people who are terminally ill, as well as those who minister to them
Help! I've Been Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis by 
Help! I Have Breast Cancer by
A small booklet for women diagnosed with breast cancer dealing with practical issues and providing encouragement
Help! Someone I Love Has Alzheimer's by
A small booklet helping people who care for loved ones with Alzheimer's
Help! Someone I Love Has Cancer by
A small booklet for cancer sufferers, family and friends, explaining the course of the disease and various treatments to manage it
Help! Someone I Love Has Dementia by
A diagnosis of dementia usually comes as a great shock. Christians are not promised exemption from ill-health or the distress that comes with a difficult diagnosis. This booklet sets out the basic facts about dementia, corrects some common misconceptions and gives practical ideas for supporting loved ones. The booklet ends with a biblical understanding of dementia, offering hope and comfort to the individual as well as family and friends.
I'm Exhausted by
What to do when you're always tired.
Menopause by
Help for the "hot and bothered".
Help! We Can't Have Children by Loss: Finding Hope that Lasts when Life Falls Apart by
Few couples anticipate difficulty in having children. Few anticipate the sadness, envy, and anger provoked by a baby boom among friends and fellow church members. But many married couples do experience the pain of infertility. This session is geared for those couples struggling currently with this problem and for those who seek to walk alongside them. It will provide biblical perspective and practical steps in the midst of this suffering. Click here to download the outline for this session.
This audio is from a breakout session from the 2014 National Conference, “
Can We Talk? by
The art of relationship building.
Conflict by
Conflict is not necessarily bad. In fact, there is a way to handle it that is pleasing to God. Most of us think conflict is something to avoid, but Scripture paints it as a way to grow in grace. In Conflict, Timothy S. Lane discusses the difference between conflict that is healthy and unhealthy, godly and ungodly. At the heart of the matter is the fact that God intends to use conflict to change us in ways that can't happen any other way. No passage in the Bible deals with the cause and cure of conflict like James 4. It teaches us how to diagnose the true problem as it looks at conflict's ugly underbelly ? the battle within each of us to get what we want. But it also brims with optimism as it shows us a redeeming God in relentless pursuit of his children. When God changes our hearts so that we love him (the first commandment), we also grow in our ability to love our neighbor (the second great commandment).
Dealing with Rejection by
How to respond to deep hurt.
Healing Broken Relationships by
What to do when you've been hurt.
How to Love Difficult People by
HOW TO LOVE DIFFICULT PEOPLE- Prickly, defensive, nasty, volatile, withdrawn, miserable...aren't there days when you feel surrounded by difficult people? How do you cope? You can try avoiding them, gossiping about them, or giving them a piece of your mind. But wait Don't your reactions make you hard to love too? William P. Smith explains that learning how to deal with difficult people starts with understanding that God's pur-suing love is not just for them; it's for you too. You need God's love and forgiveness just as much as they do. Know-ing the love of God will change your attitude, your goals, and your actions toward the difficult people in your life. And that just might encourage them to change too
Making Friends by
Beyond loneliness to rich relationships.
Who Does the Dishes? by
WHO DOES THE DISHES?- Who should pay the bills? Do the laundry? Work outside the home? Stay home with the kids? For many couples, answering these questions is difficult and frustrating. How do you decide which family responsibilities belong to you and which belong to your spouse? Winston Smith explains that we might be surprised by what God, in the Bible, says about marital roles. The Bi-ble doesn't have a simple, one-size-fits-all to-do list for husbands and wives, but there is a basic principle to live by--sacrificial love. Learn how to apply what God says about love to the everyday decisions you make with your spouse.
Leadership by
How to guide others with integrity
Can You Change If You're Gay? by 
The Gay Dilemma and Your Church by
Reaching out to those who struggle.
Help! My Teen Struggles with Same-Sex Attractions by
Homosexuality is perhaps one of the most hotly debated subjects today, both in the media and within Christian circles. But what do you do when the issue comes closer to home: when your teen tells you that he or she is gay? This booklet goes to the Bible to find clear answers, direction, and hope at a time when anger and grief may threaten to overshadow wisdom and discernment.
Helping Students with Same-Sex Attraction by 
Homosexuality: Speaking the Truth in Love by
?Homosexuality is the hot issue of the day, ? says Edward T. Welch in this booklet. ?Even more than abortion, it will confront the church throughout this generation, forcing us to listen, study, and respond wisely.? How can we answer claims that the Bible does not prohibit committed homosexual relationships? Or that science proves that homosexuality is genetic, not a chosen lifestyle? Welch supplies us with timely biblical and biological insight into homosexuality. Just as importantly, he calls us to examine our attitudes in order to minister to homosexuals truthfully, compassionately, humbly, and persuasively.
Homosexuality and the Bible by 
Your Child Says, I'm Gay by 
Your Gay Child Says I Do by 
Help! I'm So Lonely by
A small book helping people who are experiencing loneliness, as well as those who care for them
The Empty Nest by
Your children are growing up and leaving home. You know this is a good thing, but at the same time, you're wondering who you are when you're not busy being your children's mother. You know this is a new season of life, but it's hard not to look back with longing and sometimes regret. How do you adjust to this new season of life?
Family Feuds by
FAMILY FEUDS- Do you dread family get-togethers and try to avoid your extended family whenever you can? When you see your family, do you sometimes regret the way you talk and act? Why is it so hard to get along with the people we grew up with? Childhood hurts, unrealistic expectations, and old patterns resurfacing are just some of the reasons that Timothy S. Lane shares for unresolved family feuds. But despite these challenges, you can learn to love your family. Change hap-pens as you look honestly at your family and yourself, grow in understanding God's love and mercy for you, and reach out with love in concrete, practical ways.
Help! I've Been Deployed by
Deployment can be stressful for those in the military and their families. Often
 this stress leads to serious problems. This booklet tells Roddy Macleod's story
 of life in the army, a story of excitement and travel, but also of war, drug
 addiction and mental health problems. It is a remarkable story of deliverance
 and gives hope to those who are suffering with such difficulties, whether they
 are currently serving or have served in the armed forces, and their families
Help! I Can't Submit to My Husband by
A small booklet helping wives to relate carefully to their husbands within the framework of biblical parameters of authority
Help! My Marriage Has Grown Cold by
A small booklet helping couples with marriage difficulties to identify the important areas of their relationship which need to be addressed
Help for Stepfamilies by
HELP FOR STEPFAMILIES- How do you blend two separate families into one house-hold? Family traditions, values, interests, and parenting styles are often so far apart that simple questions like, Who takes out the trash? or Where shall we go for Christmas? can quickly become flashpoints of conflict. Winston T. Smith provides a road map to the unique chal-lenges that each member of a stepfamily faces. Drawing on his experience as a marriage and family counselor, Winston Smith shows how understanding each other's struggles, honest sharing, and sacrificial love can transform and unify your stepfamily. As you learn to practically apply these biblical principles, you will find that there are also unique blessings to be found in your new, blended family.
Life Beyond Your Parents' Mistakes by
The transforming power of God's love
Living with an Angry Spouse by
LIVING WITH AN ANGRY SPOUSE- You married someone you trusted, and now you are fac-ing 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.
Marriage: Whose Dream? by
The ultimate spouse. The dream marriage. Where do they fall on your wish list? If your marriage seems less than ideal, is your patience with God wearing thin? It's possible to get caught up in our own dreams and expect God to deliver on our terms. But what if God's dream for your marriage differs from yours? What if his plan is to sanctify you through the struggles of a challenging relationship? If your dream for the ideal marriage were to crumble, would your hope and joy crumble with it? They don't have to. In this eye-opening booklet, Paul David Tripp shows how refocusing your dreams on God-centered priorities can invigorate both you and your marriage.
Not Tonight, Honey by 
Renewing Marital Intimacy by
RENEWING MARITAL INTIMACY- 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 inti-macy 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.
Who Does the Dishes? by
WHO DOES THE DISHES?- Who should pay the bills? Do the laundry? Work outside the home? Stay home with the kids? For many couples, answering these questions is difficult and frustrating. How do you decide which family responsibilities belong to you and which belong to your spouse? Winston Smith explains that we might be surprised by what God, in the Bible, says about marital roles. The Bi-ble doesn't have a simple, one-size-fits-all to-do list for husbands and wives, but there is a basic principle to live by--sacrificial love. Learn how to apply what God says about love to the everyday decisions you make with your spouse.
Help! I'm Confused about Credit and Debt by
Money issues are among the toughest areas of life today. Society is continually bombarding us with the latest 'must have' item, while the lowest estimate for UK household debt is over 8,000 (not including mortgages ). The debt trap causes huge stress, humiliation and anguish, and can destroy people's lives.
 This booklet examines these issues from a biblical viewpoint and offers practical guidance for steering a safe course through the financial maze, including a special word for students.
Help! I'm Drowning in Debt by
Living in a fallen world, people inevitably face financial difficulties. Here is sound biblical advice at a practical level.
What Do You Do for a Living? by 
When the Money Runs Out by A. D. D.: Wandering Minds and Wired Bodies by Angry Children by
ANGRY CHILDREN- If you have an angry child you are most likely worn out, confused, and looking for answers to questions like: 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 weak-nesses that can fuel a child's angry explosions. Then, using his experience as a doctor, counselor, and parent, he ap-plies the truths of the Bible to your child's struggles with anger and outlines practical strategies for helping your child learn self-control.
Autism Spectrum Disorder and Your Child by
Help for your family.
Children and Divorce by 
A Father's Guide to Raising Girls by 
Forging a Strong Mother-Daughter Bond by 
God as Father by
When your earthly father has hurt you, how can you know God as a loving heavenly Father? Some say it can't happen unless someone will stand in your father's place, giving you a loving new image to use in relating to God. Is this true? David Powlison says that this well-intentioned perspective will fail to meet the need. It overlooks the way our own hearts contribute to our view of God. And it makes our hope for change dependent on another person instead of connection us to the power of Christ and his Word. In encouraging yet challenging ways, Powlison shows us that God is at work through hand despite our fathers failures to help us know him as our true heavenly Father.
Help! I'm a Single Mom by
Living in a fallen world, bad things happen like widowhood, divorce, separation. Biblical counsel on how to cope in difficult circumstances.
Help! My Kids Are Viewing Pornography by
Living in a world gone wrong, children and teenagers are deeply at risk from the lure of pornography. Here is biblical and practical counsel to help us live wisely.
This mini-book addresses the matter in spiritual terms and explores its dangers, guiding parents and mentors with biblical principles and practical policies which they may use to wisely and effectively shepherd the hearts of children who are at great risk in our increasingly immoral society.
Help! My Teen Is Rebellious by
Living in a fallen world, parents of teens often feel the effect of their discontent with life. Biblical and practical counsel.
Help! My Toddler Rules the House by
A small booklet for parents who are struggling to establish sound behavior patterns with their children
How Do I Stop Losing It with My Kids? by
HOW DO I STOP LOSING IT WITH MY KIDS?- 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. Draw-ing on his counseling and parenting experiences, he ex-plains why you lose control with your children, and then of-fers strategies that will help you change the way you relate to your children when you are under pressure.
Leading Your Child to Christ by
Biblical direction for sharing the Gospel.
Life Beyond Your Parents' Mistakes by
The transforming power of God's love
Peer Pressure by
PEER PRESSURE- Does your child do and say things just to be liked and accepted? Constantly talk about what others think and say? Go from one relational drama to the next? These are all warning signs that your child is feeling the weight of peer pressure. Paul David Tripp explains the fears that underlie your teenager's struggle with peer pressure, and then he offers specific things to do and not do that will encourage your child to live for God's approval, instead of the acceptance of friends.
Preparing for Fatherhood by 
Preparing for Motherhood by 
Prodigal Children: Hope and Help for Parents by
If your adult child has embraced an ungodly lifestyle, you may be experiencing shock, confusion, anger, guilt, shame, lonelinesseven despair. Biblical counselor Robert Jones brings the comfort of the gospel to this difficult situation, sympathetically providing biblical advice for this struggle. God is deeply committed to you and will give you the strength to entrust your child to him. Pastors, counselors, and friends will also be helped.
Raising Sexually Healthy Kids by 
Single Parents by
SINGLE PARENTS- If you are a single parent, you already know you have one of the hardest jobs in the world. Trying to be both dad and mom--breadwinner, cook, chauffeur, comforter, dish-washer, homework helper, disciplinarian, nurse, and role model--can wear down the hardiest man or woman. But do you know that God, in the Bible, offers words of grace, power, and hope especially for you? Robert D. Jones addresses the many different issues that single parents struggle with--guilt, bad memories, anger, bitterness, resentment, loss, grief, and fear. Then he shares biblical truths and practical parenting strategies that will give you hope and direction for each day.
Teens and Sex: How Should We Teach Them? by 
When Your Kid's in Trouble by Your Special Needs Child by
Help for weary parents.
Asperger Syndrome by
As more and more children are diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome, more of us need answers about how to help them with the social struggles and communication difficulties that are part of this neurological disorder. Michael R. Emlet looks at the Christian's call to love others in a way that understands AS behavior and deals wisely with the spiritual challenges of an AS person's life. He points believers tot the inherent dignity and usefulness of every member of the body of Christ and to the value of the different people who make up the church.
Autism Spectrum Disorder and Your Child by
Help for your family.
Bipolar Disorder by 
Obssessive-Compulsive Disorder by 
OCD: Freedom for the Obsessive-Compulsive by
Obsessive-compulsive thinking and behavior: Is it disobedience? Is it a disease/disorder? Both? How can you tell? How can you help? Emlet discusses the causes of OCD and gives a biblical approach to helping those who fight it. He shows how trusting in Jesus Christ "brings freedom from the tyranny of performance and perfectionism."
Your Special Needs Child by
Help for weary parents.
Help! He's Struggling with Pornography by
A small booklet for people struggling with pornography
Help! My Kids Are Viewing Pornography by
Living in a world gone wrong, children and teenagers are deeply at risk from the lure of pornography. Here is biblical and practical counsel to help us live wisely.
This mini-book addresses the matter in spiritual terms and explores its dangers, guiding parents and mentors with biblical principles and practical policies which they may use to wisely and effectively shepherd the hearts of children who are at great risk in our increasingly immoral society.
Help! Shes Struggling with Pornography by
Living in a fallen world, women as much as men are faced with the lure of pornography. Here is biblical and practical counsel to help.
How to Say No When Your Body Says Yes by 
It's All About Me: The Problem with Masturbation by 
Pornography: Slaying the Dragon: an Interview by
Private sexual fantasy can preoccupy vast areas of a person's mental life, notes David Powlison. As explicit sexual images proliferate in films and magazines, on television, and over the Internet, the temptations increase and the bondage seems unbreakable. Even Christians can find that their lives have become a push-pull stuggle between indulging in fantasy and resisting it.? ?Is it really possible to slay the dragon of pornography and fantasy once it has gained control of your life asks Powlison. The answer is yes, as you will see from this interview with a man called Bob, who experienced Christ's deliverance in this part of his life.
Sexual Sin: Combatting the Drifting and Cheating by
Discusses sexual sin as cheating (wanting sex without intimacy) and drifting (we drift, rather than leap, into it). There is one answer: hiding God's Word in our hearts
What's Wrong with a Little Porn When You're Single? by 
What's Wrong with a Little Porn When You're Married? by
You feel emotionally isolated and sexually disengaged from your spouse. Could it be that the fantasy world of pornography has intruded upon your real-life marriage? Nicholas Black of Harvest USA, a ministry for people struggling with sexual issues, identifies four key ways that pornography negatively impacts marriages and encourages all who struggle to look to God for help.
Black's three practical, biblical steps toward freedom help those who struggle to find lasting joy in loving God and their real-life spouse rather than the temporary satisfaction of pornography use. A growing relationship with Jesus will grow your relationship with your spouse and bring lasting change.
Women and Lust: Exposed, Forgiven and Embraced by
Women who struggle with sexual lust often think they are alone. Most of the time when they hear others talk about problems with sexual addiction, they are referencing men. But women also struggle with these issues, and they also need encouragement to bring their struggle into the open where they can learn about the forgiveness and freedom there is in Jesus Christ.
Sarah Taras points women away from “doing better” and “trying harder,” and toward taking their struggle with lust to their faithful Savior. As she unpacks stories from the gospel of how Jesus welcomed women caught in sexual sin, she gently steers readers to the forgiveness, acceptance, and transformation that flows from the cross of Christ to all who sin. Instead of making women feel even more unworthy, she guides them to find their worth and love in Christ alone, by faith alone.
Your Husband Is Addicted to Porn by
Betrayed. Broken. Angry. Devastated. Chances are, you've felt one or all of these since discovering your husband's interest in porn. How can you possibly trust him again? How do you rebuild your broken heart and fractured marriage? Is it even possible? Vicki Tiede understands personally what a difficult struggle lies ahead of you and offers the comfort and wisdom she received from God in the wake of such betrayal. Offering helpful, practical resources, she guides you through the process of understanding the problem, finding hope in Christ, and seeking help from others.
Bad Memories: Getting Past Your Past by
Do memories of your past haunt you? Is there help for people who suffer because of their own past? Most people who suffer from bad memories want them to disappear. On the other hand, some want to deny the problem and ?just forget the past.? Robert D. Jones shows that God provides a solution to the haunting problem of nagging bad memories. What is God's answer? If you belong to Jesus, God does have something better for you, Jones writes. God does not want to remove your memories; he want to transform them into something good. Your bad memories of past sins-even the worst ones-can be opportunities for life-changing growth. You do not need to avoid, run from, or get rid of your past. Jones points out that painful thoughts may still intrude, but you need not escape them. God is bigger than your past.
Help! I Feel Ashamed by
A small booklet helping people who are experiencing guilt and shame
Redeeming Your Painful Past by
Do you ever feel like your past is haunting you? Maybe it's a mistake you made that can't be made right or something that was done to you that can never be undone. You see the effects of it in your daily life, but struggle to know how to move forward. Sometimes you manage to forget for awhile, but it feels like you are never completely free of it.
Stephen Viars walks through the various ways the past can influence you in the present and unpacks how the gospel brings forgiveness, healing, and hope. By pointing out how Christ has redeemed your past and offers grace in the present, he offers helpful insights into how you can move forward in freedom.
Dealing with Rejection by
How to respond to deep hurt.
God's Love: Better Than Unconditional by
God's unconditional love. Sounds nice, but is it enough? Is there more to God's love? Describing unconditional love as detached, blanket acceptance and benign affection, David Powlison challenges our common assumption about the nature of God's love. Although wonderfully accepting, divine love is also intrusive, intimate, personal, and active. Instead of simply loving us as we are, God loves us enough to change us. Powlison acknowledges four underlying truths of unconditional love, offers biblical improvements on the idea, and urges us to see God's love for what it really is-better than unconditional.
Guidance: Have I Missed God's Best? by
What choice should I make? How do I know that my decision will fit with God's plan for me? ?We tend to think that while God has a ?best? plan for our life, he also has ?cheaper? plans for people who miss the best, ? writes Petty. ?But for those who are in Christ, there is only one plan.? Petty explains that God's plan and our actions work in concert. With all the decisions we face and despite the mistakes we make, God works in all things for the good, transforming us into the image of Christ (Rom. 8:28). How comforting to know that our choices fulfill that plan in every detail.
Guilt and Shame by
Low self-esteem is a catch-all term for profound questions relating to shame, guilt, regrets, self-evaluation, self-knowledge and sense of identity. What are the whys and wherefores of self-condemnation? What causes the heights and depths of a distorted self-image? How does knowing God correlate to knowing yourself? How does God patiently transform an ‘evil’ conscience into a ‘good’ conscience? This workshop will probe both the problem and the solution. Click here to download the outline for this session.
This lecture is from the 2012 National Conference, “Guilt and Shame.”
Help! I Feel Ashamed by
A small booklet helping people who are experiencing guilt and shame
Self-Esteem: Looking up Instead of Looking Inside by
How do you answer the question: “Who am I?” Do you base your self image on your successes, failures, acceptance, and/or rejections by others? Most of us do, but when we base our value and worth on external sources rather than what God says, our self-image will shift like sand, leading to an unstable and anxious sense of who we are.
Experienced counselor and author Leslie Vernick shares that the answer to healing a negative self-image and low self-esteem is not in trying harder, gaining more popularity, being more productive, having more possessions, securing more power, having a coveted position, or in achieving perfection. A healthy sense of self doesn’t happen by focusing on self at all. Instead a healthy self-image combines the security of knowing God’s love with the humility that comes from knowing ourselves and how much we need Christ.
Social Anxiety by What Do You Do for a Living? by 
Why Do I Care? by
When others' approval matters too much.
Hurts So Good: Exposing the Lies of Self-Injury by
You hurt yourself to feel better, but the relief never lasts. If you or someone you love feels trapped in a cycle of intentional self-injury, there is hope in the gospel that is better than the quick fix of self-injury.
Exposing the familiar motivations like fear and anger that drive self-injury, Edward T. Welch reveals what the behavior says about us and about God. He presents the Psalms as a God-honoring way to give expression to our deepest pain. With nine action steps, this minibook will help set strugglers on the path to hope and healing in Christ.
Relief Without Cutting by
People handle the hard things in life in all different ways. What do you do when you get upset? Cry? Blow-up? Get depressed? Or perhaps, no one notices when you're upset because you find a quiet place and cut yourself. You're looking for relief, but is this the respite you really want?
There is a better way to manage your negative emotions. Instead of cutting--the never-ending cycle of hiding and going deeper and deeper--you can go to Jesus with all of your troubles. You are precious to him. So precious that he shed his blood for you! His power is big enough to fill you with peace and liberate you from cutting.
Self-Injury: When Pain Feels Good by
If you have ever purposely injured yourself, it may seem normal, even right. But if you haven?t, it seems impossible to understand those who have. After all, don't living creatures avoid pain? Edward T. Welch writes this eye-opening and encouraging booklet assuming that you feel trapped in a cycle of self-injury or that you love someone who does. Welch helps loved ones to understand the self-injurer's world. And if you are the one who feels trapped by this behavior, he lovingly describes a cure that is more attractive than you think. If you want peace and rest, you must look away from yourself. Look to Jesus-the answers reside in him.
Help! I'm a Single Mom by
Living in a fallen world, bad things happen like widowhood, divorce, separation. Biblical counsel on how to cope in difficult circumstances.
How to Say No When Your Body Says Yes by Living Together by
Why marriage is the best choice.
Pre-Engagement: 5 Questions To Ask Yourselves by
How do you know if you?re ready to marry? What are the signs that a man and a woman are heading in the same direction and are right for each other? In this booklet a biblical counselor and a pastor team up to offer five pertinent questions that will help couples decide whether to commit themselves to each other for life. These questions bring to light basic convictions, assumptions, expectations, priorities, and more. As couples think through and discuss them, they will get to know themselves and each other better-a wise investment toward building a marriage on a solid foundation, with Christ at the center.
Sex and the Single Girl by
Our world has a lot to say about sex, but it all comes down to this: you can do whatever you want. But is that the smart way to care for your heart? Perhaps you have already experienced the emotional and spiritual fallout that comes with sexual "freedom." How many times has your heart been broken?
Through her own experience, Ellen Dykas offers the way to protect your heart by following God's plan for your sexuality and pursuing healthy relationships and sexual wholeness through the grace and strength Christ provides. Because the smartest way to care for your heart is to give it to the One who knows you and loves you best.
Sex Before Marriage by
Christians haven’t always done a very good job talking about sex. Some avoid the topic all together, and others give the impression that sex is somehow inherently degrading and tainted. But God, in the Bible, doesn’t avoid the topic of sex or say that it is bad. Instead, God has a positive view of sex and also specific guidelines about how to express your sexuality. God is not a killjoy—his guidelines for your sexuality are for your help, protection, and good.
Should We Get Married? by
SHOULD WE GET MARRIED? You know you're in love --you always want to be together, and you think about each other all the time--but does that mean you're ready to get married? How do you decide if your relationship is strong enough for marriage? William P. Smith gives you a series of questions based on biblical principles that you can use to assess your relation-ship's strengths and weaknesses. Answering these ques-tions about your vision, goals, and potential conflicts will help you decide together whether you should slow your relationship down or move forward toward marriage. This booklet is a great resource for pastors and others to use during premarital counseling or classes.
Single Parents by
SINGLE PARENTS- If you are a single parent, you already know you have one of the hardest jobs in the world. Trying to be both dad and mom--breadwinner, cook, chauffeur, comforter, dish-washer, homework helper, disciplinarian, nurse, and role model--can wear down the hardiest man or woman. But do you know that God, in the Bible, offers words of grace, power, and hope especially for you? Robert D. Jones addresses the many different issues that single parents struggle with--guilt, bad memories, anger, bitterness, resentment, loss, grief, and fear. Then he shares biblical truths and practical parenting strategies that will give you hope and direction for each day.
Help! I Can't Handle All These Trials by
Everyone asks questions like that when they face intense or prolonged trials. The place to find answers is the Bible. In this booklet, you'll find the answers God gave Job in the book of Job. They will be just what you need to handle your trials with faith, peace, and hope, rather than doubt, confusion, and despair.
Help! I Cannot Cope with Change by
Change is essential to the process of life—it is the evidence of life itself. At times, change can be exciting. But change can also be an unsettling and, at times, frightening experience that seems to threaten our security and sense of well-being. Through the Scriptures we can learn to accept the reality of change in the knowledge that we have an unchanging God whose purpose for us is perfect. From this perspective we can embrace change—even welcome it—knowing that ‘all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose’ (Romans 8:28).
Stress: Peace Amid Pressure by
Is it possible not to be controlled by life's stressful circumstances and relationships? The author says Psalm 131 shows how to quiet your soul before God.
Stressed Out: Becoming Peaceful On the Inside. by
Have you traded in your peace for a life full of stress, worry, and anxiety? David Powlison points all who are stressed out to Psalm 131, a quiet little psalm with revolutionary potential. The psalmist’s composure in the midst of his difficult circumstances is learned, Powlison explains, which means that you can learn it too. Powlison teaches us to abandon our restless, fretful, and irritable ways by believing the promises of God. Helping us personalize Psalm 131 to our own stressful situations, Powlison equips those who are anxious to find true and lasting peace by hoping in Christ.
Stressed to the Max by
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.
When Crisis Hits by
When life falls apart, we feel deep confusion. Our emotions may shatter no matter how strong we have been. Our minds fill with unanswered and painful questions like the following: "Why me?" "What did I do to deserve this?" "Is there any hope for my future?" "Do I even have a future?"
Jack Miller writes as a cancer survivor to others whose lives have fallen apart, and he offers the hope and peace that come from trusting in God for your future. Turning to Christ when crisis hits will fill your life with purpose and joy even in the toughest times.
Chronic Pain by
Living by faith when your body hurts.
I'm Exhausted by
What to do when you're always tired.
Suffering: Eternity Makes a Difference by 
Suffering: When Life Falls Apart by
Someone you love is ill, your child is in trouble, financial problems mount, you lost your job, your spouse left you–the list of troubles we experience is both uniquely difficult and depressingly similar. In Suffering, When Life Falls Apart, author Steve Brown, a well-known radio Bible teacher, writes honestly about his own struggles with suffering, but then also shares the hope he has found in the presence of Christ. It is in turning to Him and remembering that He knows all about our struggles that we experience the power to endure in love and hope through the most difficult situations.
Thankfulness: Even When it Hurts by 
When Bad Things Happen by
WHEN BAD THINGS HAPPEN- 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 re-lationship with him. You can learn to see the good that God brings out of suffering and be thankful--not for the suffer-ing itself, but for God and his involvement in your life.
When Crisis Hits by
When life falls apart, we feel deep confusion. Our emotions may shatter no matter how strong we have been. Our minds fill with unanswered and painful questions like the following: "Why me?" "What did I do to deserve this?" "Is there any hope for my future?" "Do I even have a future?"
Jack Miller writes as a cancer survivor to others whose lives have fallen apart, and he offers the hope and peace that come from trusting in God for your future. Turning to Christ when crisis hits will fill your life with purpose and joy even in the toughest times.
When Trouble Shows Up by
Where is God in all this? Does he really love me? Perhaps you are asking questions like these in the midst of tough situations that come your way. You want to trust God's plan for your life, but when hardship intrudes, it is often difficult to believe that God is both good and in control.
Robert D. Jones walks you through seven ways Jesus lovingly meets you in your suffering. By connecting you to the one who has suffered all things on your behalf, he helps you to remember that God is trustworthy and to see the joy and life to which he is calling you.
Why Me?: Comfort for the Victimized by
?Why is this happening to me? Where is God in my time of anguish Knowing our hearts, God has spoken powerful words of comfort. Psalm 10, for example, is God's word to those who have been victimized by others. It guides people into knowing God in the midst of being violated.
Grieving a Suicide by
Someone you know has committed suicide. You are facing a very hard, dark reality. You feel rocked, hurt, betrayed, and confused. You are experiencing a whole range of emotions and reactions. Each one is painful. Your initial reaction was probably shock and disbelief. Now you are trying to make sense of what happened. How do you come to terms with the suicide of someone you know? Can you make any sense out of such a senseless act? Can you find hope in the aftermath of such a desperate choice? How does knowing God make a difference as you grieve
Help! My Friend Is Suicidal by
Suicide is not new, but its acceptability and even popularity are quite new. Statistics indicate that more than 101 people take their own lives every day. However, those who work in the field of crisis intervention also testify that a significant number of suicides are preventable provided help is available. This mini-book will help you to recognize the warning signs of suicidal thinking and increase the possibility of giving hope to a suicidal friend before it's too late.
I Just Want to Die by
Are you having suicidal thoughts and feelings? Perhaps you are convinced that life is not worth living. You feel like your world is collapsing in on you. Your life seems hopeless—like a black hole with all love, hope, and joy sucked out. If you are contemplating suicide, you have already done a lot of thinking about your life. But have you also thought about how God views your life?
Your Life Matters to God
Right now you are living in a world of despair. You can’t see any solution to your problems. You’re not looking forward to anything. The future seems empty.
But God’s perspective on your life is very different. Your life is precious to him. He knows everything about you—even how many hairs are on your head. He loves you to such a degree that he sent his own Son to die for you (John 3:16).Your life is so significant to him that he forbids you to take it. God says that all murder is wrong, and that includes the self-murder of suicide (Exodus 20:13).
Suicide: Understanding and Intervening by
Reveals a suicidal person's inner world and thought patterns, helps one to assess the risk of suicide, and improves one's ability to help suicidal people.
Just One More: When Desires Don't Take No for an Answer by
I hate it. I love it. Sometimes our desires can be cruel lovers. We think we should be rid of a particular desire, but we feel stuck. ?What's the use in trying to rid my life of this desire we ask ourselves. ?I?ve tried, but there's just no way out for me.? Or is there? The problem may be more complicated than just being stuck. Might there be a path to true change? (If so, would you want to take that path?) Edward T. Welch may surprise you with his answer. Along the way he will introduce you to someone with words of comfort and hope you may never have heard before.
Temptation by
Each of us faces some kind of temptation every day. And, even though our temptations are different, our struggles are similar. We all have daily battles with temptation that stretch into monthly and yearly wars. Can those daily battles against your particular temptations be won? God, in his Word, says, “Yes,” and this minibook will help you to take a close look at what God says about how to win your battle with temptation. Learning how to handle your everyday skirmishes with temptation will prepare you for the times when your struggle with temptation becomes particularly intense. But you can’t win a war against an enemy you don’t understand. So let’s begin by learning about temptations: where they come from and why they are so hard to resist. You might be surprised by what you find out about you and your temptations.
Priorities: Mastering Time Management by 
Procrastination: First Steps to Change by
Don't put off dealing with procrastination! The author encourages readers to let God deal with the heart issues behind this powerful habit.
Rest by
What makes it hard for you to rest? A fear of failure or of disappointing others? The burdensome conviction that no one else can do the job as it needs to be done? The nagging need for respect and approval? Fears about your own inadequacies? If you have ever lamented, ?If I don't do it, who will the problem is more than busyness. You?ve missed what it means to know God as Creator and liberator in this part of your life. No wonder you are exhausted and anxious Rest is an exercise of faith, a way of living out the truth that God is in loving control of our world. In Rest, Winston T. Smith helps you ask the question that lies at the heart of Sabbath rest: Whom or what do you serve? He shows you how to build rest into your life and break free from the things that keep you from peace.
Help! I Can't Forgive by
A mini-book helping people who are finding it difficult to work out forgiveness in practical terms
Help! I've Been Traumatized by Combat by
A mini-book to enable military personnel, their family and friends, for the challenges and reality of deployment
PTSD: Healing for Bad Memories by When Bad Things Happen by
WHEN BAD THINGS HAPPEN- 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 re-lationship with him. You can learn to see the good that God brings out of suffering and be thankful--not for the suffer-ing itself, but for God and his involvement in your life.
Why Me?: Comfort for the Victimized by
?Why is this happening to me? Where is God in my time of anguish Knowing our hearts, God has spoken powerful words of comfort. Psalm 10, for example, is God's word to those who have been victimized by others. It guides people into knowing God in the midst of being violated.
Help! I've Been Deployed by
Deployment can be stressful for those in the military and their families. Often
 this stress leads to serious problems. This booklet tells Roddy Macleod's story
 of life in the army, a story of excitement and travel, but also of war, drug
 addiction and mental health problems. It is a remarkable story of deliverance
 and gives hope to those who are suffering with such difficulties, whether they
 are currently serving or have served in the armed forces, and their families
Help! I've Been Traumatized by Combat by
A mini-book to enable military personnel, their family and friends, for the challenges and reality of deployment
Leaving Your Family Behind by
As you face deployment, you need more than sympathy and gratitude. You need hope and guidance for yourself and those you love. Jesus Christ experienced the pain of separation when he left heaven for earth, and he understands what you are facing. You can trust him to help in your time of need.
Rob Green shares timely biblical guidance for the soon-to-be-deployed on trusting God's deliverance, cultivating a deep spiritual life now, and making the most of the time before you leave. His counsel will help to prepare you and your family for the challenges ahead.
PTSD: Healing for Bad Memories by
There are many aspects to this struggle and many great resources available. This minibook will focus on describing PTSD and, if you are suffering with PTSD, assisting you to take some basic steps toward growth in grace.
Reuniting after Military Deployment by
Your excitement at the prospect of reunion is tempered with anxiety. You have heard the stories of divorce, discouragement, and depression. Will your account be any different?
Rob Green assures you that successful reunification is possible because of the help found in Jesus Christ. Green offers practical advice for seeking to understand your spouse's struggles, reevaluating schedules and responsibilities, and using your new family time with purpose. By taking steps to intentionally transition out of "deployment mode" and back into the unity God has given you as husband and wife, you can rebuild a family that is stronger than ever.
Guidance: Have I Missed God's Best? by
What choice should I make? How do I know that my decision will fit with God's plan for me? ?We tend to think that while God has a ?best? plan for our life, he also has ?cheaper? plans for people who miss the best, ? writes Petty. ?But for those who are in Christ, there is only one plan.? Petty explains that God's plan and our actions work in concert. With all the decisions we face and despite the mistakes we make, God works in all things for the good, transforming us into the image of Christ (Rom. 8:28). How comforting to know that our choices fulfill that plan in every detail.
Help! I Can't Get Motivated by
Living in a fallen world, it is easy to lack motivation. Here is biblical counsel to help bring correction.
Worry: Pursuing a Better Path to Peace by
We have many good reasons to worry. Jesus' words in Luke 12:22-34, however, give better reasons not to worry, and six steps to peace.
