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	Verbal Abuse: Healing the Hidden Wound by Grace Ketterman Verbal abuse does not leave any visible bruises. Although you can't bandage the wounds or examine the scars, they are there nonetheless. Dr. Grace Ketterman helps you understand what verbal abuse sounds like and feels like. Her descriptions will open your eyes to the lethal power of malicious and careless words spoken at home, school, work, and even church. This book will help victims and abusers stop the vicious cycle, heal the wounds, and recover self-esteem.
	Changes That Heal by Henry Cloud Originally published as When Your World Makes No Sense, this best-selling self-help book points people who feel "stuck" toward emotional and spiritual healing. They'll discover how to bond to God and to others, establish appropriate personal boundaries, sort out issues of good and bad, and accept full responsibility for their lives as believers!
The Wounded Spirit By Frank Peretti / Thomas Nelson / W From the best-selling author of This Present Darkness comes a page-turner packed with the stuff of spiritual warfare---but this time, it isn't fiction. It's fact! Sharing the passionate story of his own traumatic childhood, Peretti reveals his personal hurts and challenges believers to become "wounded healers," protecting those weaker than themselves. 220 pages, hardcover from W.
	Spiritual Warfare For The Wounded by Dr. Mark Johnson You've been through counseling, through therapy. You can't understand why life continues to be so awful. Why won't the past heal? Why can't you forgive those who have hurt you? Why do you feel compelled to hate and/or turn away from God? Sometimes it takes more than the casual approach to find answers. With a soft hand and a solid approach to your hurts, learn how to fight against the enemy who has tried to keep you believing the lie of lifelong captivity to your past. Regrettably, this book is out of print. You may have to do some searching, but you'll find it worth the effort. I have found it at Alibris, from time to time.
	Attachments by Drs. Tim Clinton & Gary Sibcy Why is it so difficult to connect with, or even get along with, certain people especially the ones you care about the most? You can't seem to put your finger on it, but something is getting in the way. You've invested yourself in relationships time and again and time and again you've been disappointed, discouraged, or deeply hurt. Yet you know what you want: a fulfilling, safe, loving relationship with your spouse, your child, your parents, your siblings, your friends. So how do you create satisfying relationships? Where do you begin? Drs. Tim Clinton and Gary Sibcy believe that, for each of us, our present relationships are influenced by our first "attachments" or bonds with people in early childhood. Consequently, understanding your pattern of relating to others what the authors call your "attachment style" is the cornerstone for building satisfying relationships with the people you love. In this book, Clinton and Sibcy help you identify and define your first attachments. They then lead you to discover... - how to get free from the mistakes of the past - guidance for connecting with those closest to you - practical tools to help you avoid negative patterns of relating - what kind of people best nurture your soul - your personal pathway to healthy bonding with God and others Life is short. Attachments will take you on a journey of self-discovery. A journey toward learning to love others in godly, selfless ways. A journey that will, in turn, help you receive the love you've always dreamed of.
Christianity in Crisis with Study Guide By Hank Hanegraaff / Harvest House Publishers Christianity in Crisis confronts head-on a deadly cancer that is ravaging the body of Christ. Unless this cancer is halted now, the consequences for Christianity will be catastrophic. Influential teachers are utilizing the power of the airwaves as well as scores of book, tapes, and magazines to distort the biblical concept mind. The result is nothing less than a systematic subversion of the historic Christian faith. Yet this is a cancer which has a cure. Christianity in Crisis not only exposes darkness to light, but provides solutions for averting the crisis in Christianity and restoring a Christianity centered in Christ. Includes a useful study guide for groups or individuals. ** PERSONAL NOTE ** This book also comes in audio format. If you can find it, I cannot recommend enough that you pick it up, in addition to the book.  There is nothing more convincing than hearing the claims and doctrines of the Word of Faith teachers, straight from their own mouths.  You may try http://www.equip.org You may also consider the books, "Toxic Faith" and/or "The Subtle Power of Spiritual Abuse."
Counterfeit Revival, Paperback By Hank Hanegraaff / Thomas Nelson / W Counterfeit Revival goes behind the scenes and uncovers the contradictions, false experiences, spiritual deception, and seductive allure of esoteric experience masquerading under the banner of truth. Counterfeit Revival draws you into the wildly popular and bizarre world of contemporary revivalism as it documents the devastating impact on congregations worldwide. ** PERSONAL NOTE ** This book also comes in audio format. If you can find it, I cannot recommend enough that you pick it up, in addition to the book.  There is nothing more convincing than hearing the claims and doctrines of these false teachers, straight from their own mouths.  You may try http://www.equip.org You may also consider the books, "Toxic Faith" and/or "The Subtle Power of Spiritual Abuse."
Toxic Faith: Experiencing Healing Over Painful Spiritual Abuse by Stephen Arterburn & Jack Felton If you know people who believe they are serving God but are driven by despair, guilt, and legalism, they may be suffering from toxic faith. Arterburn and Felton discuss the warning signs of this problem, outline a 12-step program for healing, and describe how parents can foster healthy faith in their children.                   The Subtle Power of Spiritual Abuse By David Johnson & Jeff VanVonderen / Bethany House Publishers No one should leave church feeling manipulated, controlled, shamed, or condemned. But places of shelter and encouragement can become abusive if spiritual leaders begin to use their authority to meet their needs for importance, power, or spiritual gratification. Here you'll discover how to identify an abusive church and also how to break free from its destructive legalism. Topics covered include: How spiritual abuse develops--and why those under its grip often don't see it The subtle ways that leaders and systems "hook" and control believers, robbing them of their joy in Christ Scriptural help in recognizing healthy spiritual relationships Effective strategies for escaping abusive situations Insightful, practical, and solidly grounded in Scripture, this book has what you need to recover a grace-filled relationship with God and His church. SMM 9/23/5 website   The Bible Answer Book By Hank Hanegraaff / Thomas Nelson / Countryman Hanegraaff has heard it all! Host of the Bible Answer Man radio program, he fields countless calls about all aspects of the Christian faith. Now hear his rock-solid responses to the top 100 questions he's received on cults, pain, paganism, kids, faith, fear, sin, salvation, and other issues. Includes suggested resources for further exploration. 304 pages, hardcover from Countryman.
	The Blessing, Original Edition by Gary Smalley & John Trent Brian spent a lifetime seeking his father's approval. He tried everything. Even when his dad lay dying, he rushed to his side and pleaded one last time, "Please say you love me, please!" If you can relate to Brian's pain, The Blessing, Original Edition offers healing. Family counselors Gary Smalley and John Trent define the "blessing" bestowed by parents, explain what to do if you never received it, and counsel you in giving your blessing to loved ones.
	When the Enemy Strikes: The Keys to Winning Your Spiritual Battles by Charles Stanley Satanic attack---do you recognize it when it happens? Are you prepared to overcome it? Dr. Stanley shows you how to identify the enemy's activity, stand firm in battle, pray for God's power and protection, and detect forewarnings of assaults on your family, relationships, health, and finances. Unsheathe God's mighty Word-sword and be victorious! 224 pages, hardcover from Nelson.
	Blue Like Jazz: Non-Religious Thoughts on Christian Spirituality By Donald Miller / Thomas Nelson / W Can you love a God who doesn't make sense? Like Anne LaMott's Traveling Mercies, Miller's memoir-like collection of essays wrestles with the paradoxes of the Christian faith, describing his journey back to a culturally relevant, infinitely gracious Savior. A mind-changing perspective for those who believe that organized religion doesn't meet their spiritual needs. 256 pages, softcover from Nelson.
	The Message Bible - Hardcover Eugene Peterson / Nav Press / 2002 Over seven million people have enjoyed The Message - New Testament, and have been eagerly awaiting the day when Eugene Peterson would complete the Old Testament, and release the entire Bible in his unique translational-paraphrase. Well, the wait is over! Translated directly from the ancient Hebrew and Greek texts into today's contemporary American idiomatic speech, The Message is designed as a reading Bible. With no verse numbers or stiff, formal language, the Scriptures unfold like a gripping novel. Passages we've read many times before come alive, revealing the vibrant energy and passion of God's Word. From the mysterious Old Testament stories to the straightforward teachings of Jesus, to the encouraging early church letters, reading The Message will jump-start hearts, challenge minds, and forever change lives. Although translated by only one man and not by committee, this "translational-paraphrase" was reviewed by theologians to validate the accuracy of Peterson's translation from the ancient Greek and Hebrew texts of the Bible.
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