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Healing Stones
by Stephen Arterburn Nancy RueWith one flash of a camera, Demi's private life becomes public news. She doesn't know it yet, but her healing has just begun. Christian college professor Demitria Costanas had vowed to end her affair with a colleague. But she gives into temptation one last time. . . and a lurking photographer captures her weakness for all to see. Quite literally, she's the woman caught in adultery. And almost everyone--herself included--has a stone to throw. Enter Sullivan Crisp, a decidedly unorthodox psychologist with his own baggage. He's well-known for his quirky sense of humor and incorporation of "game show" theology into his counseling sessions. And yet there's something more he offers. . . hope for a fresh start. Reluctantly the two of them begin an uplifting, uneven journey filled with healing and grace. By turns funny and touching, this story explores the ways humans hurt each other and deceive themselves. And it shows the endlessly creative means God uses to turn stones of accusation and shame into works of beauty that lead us onto the path of healing. An auspicious debut for a candid yet tender series about pain, healing, and God's invitation for second chances.
Healing Stones (A Sullivan Crisp Novel)
by Stephen Arterburn Nancy N. RueWhen Demi's private life becomes public news, hope seems far out of reach. Christian college professor Demitria Costanas had vowed to end her affair with a colleague. But she gives into temptation one last time . . . and a lurking photographer captures her weakness for all to see. Quite literally, she's the woman caught in adultery. And almost everyone--herself included--has a stone to throw.Enter Sullivan Crisp, a decidedly unorthodox psychologist with his own baggage. He's well-known for his quirky sense of humor and incorporation of "game show" theology into his counseling sessions. And yet there's something more he offers: hope for a fresh start.Reluctantly the two of them begin an uplifting, uneven journey filled with healing and grace. By turns funny and touching, this story explores the ways humans hurt each other and deceive themselves. And it shows the endlessly creative means God uses to turn stones of accusation and shame into works of beauty that lead us onto the path of healing.A candid yet tender series about pain, healing, and God's invitation for second chances."A story of refining one's faith in a world of sin and temptation. It just might change your life. It has certainly changed mine." --Angela Hunt, author of Daughter of CanaInspirational contemporary readThe first book in the Sullivan Crisp series, but can be enjoyed as a standaloneBook one: Healing StonesBook two: Healing WatersBook three: Healing SandsIncludes discussion questions for reading groups
Healing Their Amish Hearts (Colorado Amish Courtships #4)
by Leigh BaleCould she guide them from sorrow to joy? When tragedy tears an Amish family apart…Can her love bring them back together?Becca Graber has made it her mission to get the silent boy in her new classroom to speak again. But when she meets the boy’s grieving vadder, widowed firefighter Jesse King, Becca realizes that two hearts need mending. As Becca and Jesse try to break through to Sam, will they also find a way to reach each other?Colorado Amish Courtships
Healing Thoughts for Troubled Hearts
by R. W. Alley Daniel GrippoThe author of this new, illustrated guide tells us there are a number of ways to respond when trouble knocks at the door of one's heart. Reaching out, reaching up, and reaching within can bring balm to ease the pain. Let this book of support and inspiration point the way toward a better day.
Healing Through Humor: Fabulous Jokes From the Happy Hunters
by Charles HunterJoin the Happy Hunters in some healthy amusement!Humor strengthens the immune system, enabling the body to fight sickness and disease. Drawing from two lifetimes of joyful ministry, Charles and Frances Hunter have compiled some fabulous jokes, anecdotes, musings and mind twisters to make your heart merry and speed healing to your body and soul. Get ready to laugh! &“Positive emotions invoked by humor have healing effects. If you read this book and no positive emotions come about, you need to check if you have a pulse. This book is great, and I plan to prescribe it to my patients! Enjoy.&” -Francisco Contreras, M.D. Author of The Coming Cancer Cure "Charles and Frances, thank you for your HEALING THROUGH HUMOR book! The jokes just crack us up! We get it out and read a few to guests who visit us. Laughing is good for the soul. We need more laugh lines in our faces rather than frown lines. You two are incredible!" -Love, Oral and Evelyn Roberts &“A merry heart doeth good like a medicine.&” -Proverbs 17:22
Healing Tides
by Lois RicherThe moment GloryAnn Cranbrook met her new patient at the children's clinic, she broke a rule by getting attached. But at least she felt something, unlike her handsome boss, Dr. Jared Steele. The man who'd once cared enough to open the clinic now refused to perform the technique he'd become famous for. The technique that could save the boy's life. Why? And could GloryAnn--and the child who needed them both--change his stubborn mind?
Healing Together: A Guide to Supporting Sexual Abuse Survivors
by Anne MillerSex is such an intimate topic historically wrapped in shame and when someone shares they were sexually abused, we may not know how to respond.With recent #MeToo and #ChurchToo movements, we are learning just how many men, women, boys, and girls have suffered sexual abuse at the hands of a trusted person, often family members or leaders in the church. Sexual abuse is rampant in modern society and now--sometimes many years later--sexual abuse survivors are sharing their stories.Anne Marie Miller is a survivor of childhood clergy sexual abuse and has shared her journey toward healing with audiences all over the world. After speaking with thousands of survivors and their loved ones, she saw the need for a fundamental and practical guide for helping supporters of sexual abuse survivors understand the basics of abuse, trauma, healing, and hope. Drawing from her own experience as a survivor and evidence-based research, Anne addresses these questions and more in Healing Together:What is sexual abuse?How can I help survivors?Who are predators and how do they groom victims?How does trauma affect survivors?What happens when someone doesn't remember the details of their abuse?How does abuse wound the physical, emotional, and spiritual health of people who have been abused?When and how should authorities be contacted?How do you talk to your children about sexual abuse?What are the warning signs of abuse?Is healing possible?Whether you are a spouse, a family member, a friend, or a church leader looking for easy-to-navigate resources to understand and support sexual abuse survivors, you'll find answers and hope in these pages.
Healing Trauma through Family Constellations and Somatic Experiencing: Ancestral Wisdom from the Snail Clan of Tanzania
by Efu NyakiA holistic method for resolving individual and intergenerational trauma• Explains how the author came to develop her system by integrating ancestral tribal wisdom with a fusion of two Western healing systems: Somatic Experiencing and Systemic Family Constellations Therapy • Shares stories from her healing work around the world, showing how this system can help resolve PTSD, depression, sexual trauma, addiction, and chronic illness • Presents action steps that readers can take immediately to engage the personal healing process The journey to healing trauma is not always straightforward. As Euphrasia &“Efu&” Nyaki reveals in detail, the healing process is a complex ritual of energy movement on the physical, emotional, and spiritual levels. Born and raised on Mount Kilimanjaro&’s slopes in Tanzania, East Africa, Efu explains how she came to develop her profoundly successful system for helping people heal trauma by integrating ancestral tribal wisdom with a fusion of two Western healing systems: Somatic Experiencing and Systemic Family Constellations Therapy. She shares how her journey to become a healer was initiated by her Grandfather, who told her the legend of the sacred healing snail of the Nyaki clan. She explains how she discovered Somatic Experiencing and Systemic Family Constellations Therapy, and how combining these therapies created a powerful system for releasing cellular memories and healing the intergenerational and collective traumas hidden beneath the surface of suffering. Sharing stories from her healing work around the world, she presents action steps, such as meditations, breathwork, or creating a family tree, that readers can take immediately to regulate their nervous systems, deepen their awareness, and engage the personal healing process. Demonstrating how trauma survivors can transform their suffering into vibrant wholeness, the author shows how healing trauma is the result of bringing the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects of our lives into an integrated coherence.
Healing Victims Of Sexual Abuse: How to Counsel and Minister to Hearts Wounded by Abuse
by Paula SandfordThis books gives love, acceptance, and healing to the victims of sexual abuse the abused, the abuser, and their families. It is an invaluable tool for those who counsel and minister to lives fractured by sexual abuse. As a professional counselor, Paula Sandford has helped hundreds of sexual abuse victims successfully deal with their fears, guilt, confusion, and depression. In her personal life, she has seen beloved family members victimized by this cruel enemy of childhood and family life. She knows the pain that all the victims share, but she also knows the way to healing. Through the many various stories of tragedy to triumph and practical tools for healing, this book leads the reader into new dimensions of hope, healing, and wholeness.
Healing Water for the Soul: Selections from Streams in the Desert and Springs in the Valley (A 365-Day Devotional)
by L. B. CowmanFind hope and healing when your heart feels heavy and burdened.Life is full of difficult seasons of loss, grief, and hardship. To overcome the struggles and pain, we must find reassurance, guidance, and wisdom from God. Healing Water for the Soul is a yearlong compilation of life-changing devotionals from L. B. Cowman's classics Streams in the Desert and Springs in the Valley. Each day you will find encouragement from God's Word that speaks to God's purpose, plan, and promise to you.In Healing Water for the Soul, you will find 365 devotions taken from L. B. Cowman's classic devotional books that appeal to men and women of all ages to bring hope and comfort. This inspiring book of daily devotions can be read as a yearlong daily devotional or as a 6-month morning and evening devotional and contains a powerful collection of meditations, Christian writings, and Bible passages.Healing Water for the Soul will encourage you to:Identify opportunities for hope and renewal in your lifeAccept and appreciate God's timeless messages of faithfulnessDevelop a strong prayer lifeDiscover how you can grow as you meditate on the truths and wisdom in God's Word With a gorgeous modern cover, Healing Water for the Soul is a great gift for:Birthdays, Mother's Day, Father's Day, graduations, Christmas, New Year's, and other holiday gifting.Teacher Appreciation Day, Grandparent's Day, and Pastor's Appreciation Day.A friend or family member coping with grief, growing their relationship with God, or going through a difficult time. Healing Water for the Soul is a yearlong devotional that can help you or a loved one overcome challenging times and renew your hope and faith.
Healing Waters (A Sullivan Crisp Novel #2)
by Stephen Arterburn Nancy N. RueWhen life seems to conspire against you, how do you find the courage to dive into healing waters?When Lucia Coffey looks at her reflection, she sees fat and failure. When she looks at her sister Sonia, she sees svelte and success. When she looks at God, she sees that divine love can't possibly be doled out equally. All her life, Lucia has coped by throwing herself into taking care of those who seem more worthy of God's goodness, and feeding the dreams she has buried alive.But when tragedy strikes Lucia's family, she meets Sullivan Crisp--a decidedly offbeat psychologist who is trying to cope with his own shattered past. They form an alliance to try to hold her family together and, in the process, both tentatively dip their toes into the waters of healing. Step by faltering step they wade in, forging an unlikely community and digging deep for the courage to face a lurking danger that could pull them under . . . or remind them what it's like to dance on the waves.Inspirational contemporary readThe second book in the Sullivan Crisp series, but can be enjoyed as a standaloneBook one: Healing StonesBook two: Healing WatersBook three: Healing SandsNamed Women of Faith Novel of the Year (2009)Includes discussion questions for reading groups and an excerpt from Healing Stones
Healing Waters - Women's Bible Study Leader Guide: A Bible Study on Forgiveness, Grace and Second Chances
by Melody CarlsonIt’s impossible to pass through life without experiencing some kind of hurt or loss. We all need healing at different points in our lives—and often the path to healing is paved in some form of forgiveness and grace. In Healing Waters, the first study in the new Faith and Fiction Bible study series , popular Christian fiction author Melody Carlson draws upon her novels in the Inn at Shining Waters trilogy to invite women on an exciting journey toward healing. Using the stories, themes, and characters of the novels as a backdrop, this eight-week study explores the need for forgiveness and mercy in our lives and the role that second chances and new beginnings play in healing our spirits and our relationships. Through careful study of Psalm 103 and other selected Scriptures, women will · gain new understanding and appreciation for God as the Lord who heals · recognize that God makes the journey with them, inviting them to experience divine love and mercy every step of the way. · walk the roads of forgiveness and grace, learning how to embrace these gifts for themselves and their relationships. · learn how to restore broken relationships and live in life-giving community.celebrate the God who loves second chances and who is devoted to transforming and blessing us with surprises and new beginnings. The Leader Guide provides leader helps and step-by-step session plan outlines for leading eight group sessions.
Healing What You Can't Erase: Transform Your Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual Health from the Inside Out
by Christopher CookA path from trauma to transformation that doesn&’t rely on willpower, but rather on the daily power of the Holy Spirit—from pastor and leadership coach Christopher Cook&“Razor-sharp focus . . . a clear-cut path to find healing.&”—New York Times bestselling author and pastor Mark BattersonThe pain that happened to you is real . . . and it matters immensely.The notion of healing what you can&’t erase is not about ignoring the devastation of your past or putting a glossy, positive spin on current tragedy. That plastic version of faith isn&’t actually faith; it&’s unbelief.Healing What You Can&’t Erase offers a far better solution—a road map for moving forward through the losses and scars by allowing the power of the Holy Spirit to transform us . . . spirit, soul, and body.Through story, instruction, action steps, and guided questions, you&’ll discover• why transformation beats willpower and self-help• how to recognize and heal a broken spirit• well-researched, biblically grounded strategies to revitalize your mental and emotional well-being• how inside-out integrated transformation changes your spirit, soul, and bodyWhether you&’re wrestling with the loss of a marriage, a fractured friendship, a betrayal at work, or a chronic illness, there is hope. No matter your pain or traumatic experience, the Holy Spirit can heal and restore you to the life God created you for.
Healing Where It Hurts: When Your Faith Lands On The Critical List You Need...
by James W. MooreJames W. Moore says that "physical stress fractures are painful and troublesome, but there is another kind of stress fracture that is even worse—stress fractures of the spirit." In his engaging style, the author provides guidance for those times in life when you need "healing where it hurts." Drawing upon the Bible and stories of faith and hope from everyday experience, he tells how the healing power of love can bring healing and wholeness . . . · when life breaks your heart· when you are fighting a virus in your soul· when you are heading for a breakdown· when your faith lands you on the critical list, or· when other stress fractures threaten to immobilize your spirit
Healing Wisdom from the Afterlife: How to Communicate with the Spirit World
by Alexandra Leclere• Explains the workings of the spirit world, detailing the process of reincarnation and rebirth, along with key concepts like Incarnation Planning Time, the Life Review process, and the Chatter Mind • Explores how communication with spirits can help heal physical and emotional trauma, better understand free will and fate, and support your Soul&’s divine plan • Presents spiritual journey work techniques to make contact with your birth spirit guide and work with spirits to break unhealthy habits and addictions Sharing insights from her more than two decades of experience as a practicing medium and energy healer, Alexandra Leclere presents wisdom from the spirit world on the cycles of death, life after death, and rebirth and reveals how communicating with spirits can help you navigate daily life and support your Soul&’s purpose. She explains how the Soul undergoes an Incarnation Planning Time before incarnating in a physical body, agreeing to the karmic responsibility of certain major events and key moments. Once incarnated, the Soul&’s communication with the physical body is often clouded by current life events, pain from past-life experiences, and the Chatter Mind, which introduces anxiety and negative thoughts of past failures—all of which make it difficult to follow the Soul&’s divine plan for this incarnation. Presenting spiritual journey work techniques, Leclere reveals how to clear the negative traumas and memories that are holding you back from happiness and the purpose that compelled your Soul to reincarnate. She explains how to communicate with the spirits of the departed to learn what is predestined for your Soul, what is freely chosen, and how to stay on target with your Soul&’s purpose. She shows how to make contact with your birth spirit guide, who can offer unconditional love and support to help you overcome life&’s challenges. She explains how to work with spirits to break unhealthy habits and addictions, process grief, heal physical and emotional trauma, and aid the Souls of departed loved ones as they transition into the beyond. The author also describes the Life Review process that happens after we die, a part of the preparation for our next life and a part of our Soul&’s ongoing process of self-development. Through this practical guide to working with the spirit world, you will learn to communicate with those who have passed on and discover ways to make the often-chaotic experience of life clearer and more fulfilling.
Healing Words: Discover the Healing Power of Speaking the Scriptures
by Sylvia RogersThe world is plagued with sick believers who are ignorant of how the body functions, how emotions specifically impact health, how thinking patterns affect health, and how to receive healing from the atonement of Christ. They spend thousands of dollars on health care and are often not truly healed or healthy. Many are looking for answers and are hungry for this information. Illness is not the will of God. Healing Words makes it clear that it is God&’s will to see His people living an abundant life, and it provides practical, specific steps to move in this direction. This book will teach people how to put the principles of healing to use. Each chapter on body systems will include:A description of the body system components and common challengesChinese medicine insights and observationsProven and effective healing scriptures specific to various body systemsHealing declarations and a sample prayerA foundation for learning about God&’s will to heal is included in the beginning so the reader can grow in knowledge and boldness in receiving what God has already provided.
Healing Words: Victorious Faith-Filled Devotions for Your Healing
by Katherine KuhlmanFrom the library of Ralph Wilkerson Victorious, Faith-Filled Devotions for Your Healing.
Healing Wounded Hearts Repairing Broken Lives: An essential tool for healing, restoring and discovering your true destiny.
by Annette ThiesenIn this book you will discover many important truths that will push you over the top of the pain from your broken past and launch you into a victorious future.You will learn:- Divine Order and how God created us- How to be set free from an Orphan spirit- How to keep a clean heart- How to receive and walk with Holy Spirit- How to discover and grow in your gifts and spiritual inheritance- How to pray effectively- Real life Testimonies that can change your life
Healing Your Heart of Painful Emotions
by David A. SeamandsThrough David Seamands' realistic scriptural approach as explained in this collection of his four bestselling works, Healing for Damaged Emotions, Putting Away Childish Things, Healing of Memories and Freedom from the Performance Trap, you can find peace. He shows how God's healing power can free you from the tyranny of painful memories, childhood traumas, and the driving need to achieve, as you experience the liberating power of true grace.
Healing Your Rift with God: A Guide to Spiritual Renewal and Ultimate Healing
by Paul SibcyFew people escape what Paul Sibcy calls a rift with God. Most often the rift starts with a childhood event -- in his own case, the suicide of his father -- that wounds the soul and induces spiritual alienation. In later life, the rift can manifest itself in a variety of ways, from spiritual longing to physical illness. For more than two decades, Paul Sibcy has been helping people heal their wounded souls. Now, drawing on his own spiritual odyssey as well as on the experiences of people he has counseled, he shows how to mend a rift with God. Sibcy demonstrates how physical wellness is intimately connected with spiritual wholeness. He describes the five major types of "soul wounds" and presents a detailed five- step program for spiritual recovery. For everyone who feels alienated by modern life, this book offers a breakthrough plan for renewal and wellness.
Healing a Broken Marriage: Love Never Fails
by Deborah RossThrough her own personal struggles author Deborah Ross shares with readers a message of hope and emotionally identifies with the suffering of a broken marriage. This biblical teaching challenges the hurting to believe God against all odds and seeing salvation of the Lord come to pass in their spouse. The underlying message Ross emphasizes is 1 Corinthians 13 and the promise that God never fails to offer His love.
Healing an Amish Family
by Patricia Johns Carrie LighteCan they find common ground?Wife on His Doorstep by Patricia Johns When Miriam Lapp arrives unannounced at her estranged husband&’s house, she has no intention of staying. But she can&’t walk away when Amos&’s ailing grandmother needs a woman&’s support. She&’ll help temporarily, then leave to start her own Amish business. But spending time together makes Miriam and Amos question their past mistakes. Can a once mismatched couple find love ten years later?An Unexpected Amish Harvest by Carrie Lighte When Susannah Peachy returns to her grandfather&’s potato farm to help out after her grandmother&’s injured, she&’s not ready to face her ex-beau. But with Peter Lambright pitching in to harvest her grandfather&’s crop, she can&’t avoid him. For his family&’s sake, Peter can&’t tell Susannah why he had to leave her. But sharing his secret could make all the difference for their future…2 Uplifting Stories Wife on His Doorstep and An Unexpected Amish Harvest
Healing and Christianity
by Morton KelseyKelsey has written a book on the history and practices of sacramental healing. Students and clergy should find this book to be especially useful.
Healing for Damaged Emotions
by David A. SeamandsEvents in our lives, both good and bad, form rings in us like the rings in a tree. Each ring records memories that affect our feelings, our relationships, and our thoughts about God. In this classic work, David Seamands encourages us to live compassionately with ourselves as we allow the Holy Spirit to heal our past. As he helps us name hurdles in our lives--such as guilt, poor self-worth, and perfectionism--he shows us how we can find freedom from our pain and enjoy the abundant life God wants for us.
Healing for Damaged Emotions Workbook
by David A. SeamandsEvery experience we have forms a ring of memory in us. Each ring affects our feelings, our relationships, and our understanding of God. But those memories don't have to control us. In this workbook edition of the beloved classic Healing for Damaged Emotions, David Seamands helps you move beyond the perfectionism, poor self-esteem, and shame that comes from unresolved pain. Here you'll find: * The entire text of Healing for Damaged Emotions * Suggestions for Scripture reflection * Prayer exercises and journaling prompts * Discussion questions and a guide to group study Through Seamands's encouraging and practical words, you'll discover that your past doesn't have to hurt your present.