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Non-Christians and Christians alike often embrace a low view of God, and consequently a casual view of sin and Scripture. Instead of perceiving God as "Most High", they attempt to make God subservient to man by thinking of "Man (as) Most High." This low view of God is reflected in their attitudes about God, their attitudes about Scripture, and their attitudes of the heart. If our minds are to be transformed to think... $3.75 |
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CARING FOR SURVIVORS
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How is your church ministering to children in your congregation who have experienced sexual abuse? Jesus told us that whoever received a child in His name received Him (Matt. 18:5). Is this the guiding principle that informs how your congregation cares for its most vulnerable members? Is your church armed with compassion and a care plan for these survivors, or are you somehow communicating insignificance to them?...
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GROWING IN GODLY THINKING
Simon Schrock
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Ten Steps for Developing a God-Honoring Thought Life Do you struggle with thoughts that want to take you the wrong way? Gossipy tidbits, lustful temptations, doubtful questions, revengeful impulses?€”these can bring anyone to ruin. The contents of this small book explains steps in dealing with spiritually destructive thoughts and ideas. Softcover, 56 pages.
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THE SPIRITUAL IMPACT OF SEXUAL ABUSE
Diane Langberg
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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 fact 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...
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WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS TO ABUSE SURVIVORS
Victor Vieth
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Pastors and church personnel often struggle to apply intentional and appropriate doses of both biblical grace and stringent accountability to victims and perpetrators of child sexual abuse. Churches can regularly be prone to turn the tables on survivors by applying a heavy dosage of conviction to victims and misguided clemency toward perpetrators. The mishandling of abuse incidents in the church will drive victims...
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FAITH AND DOUBT
Steve Brown
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You made a commitment to Jesus (or maybe you didn't), but now you are questioning everything. Is there a God? Are you really forgiven and accepted for Jesus's sake? It sounds too good to be true. And if the Bible really is true and Jesus really did rise from the dead, how come you don't feel any different? Steve Brown, a preacher, pastor, and radio broadcaster, has experienced all of the same kinds of doubts and...
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FEELING GUILTY?
Steve Brown
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Right now you are probably feeling guilty about one thing or another-what you said to your spouse last night, those unrelenting thoughts, something you did years ago and regret, actual lying and cheating, the places where you are struggling right now. What do you do with this guilt? Do you try to ignore it? Bury it? Would you like to know how to handle it for good, how to find true and lasting forgiveness? Steve...
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HOW TO LOVE DIFFICULT PEOPLE
William P. Smith
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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 Smith explains that learning how to deal with difficult people starts with understanding that God's pursuing love is not just...
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