I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die

I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die
Author: Sarah J. Robinson
Publisher: WaterBrook
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2021-05-11
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0593193539

A compassionate, shame-free guide for your darkest days “A one-of-a-kind book . . . to read for yourself or give to a struggling friend or loved one without the fear that depression and suicidal thoughts will be minimized, medicalized or over-spiritualized.”—Kay Warren, cofounder of Saddleback Church What happens when loving Jesus doesn’t cure you of depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts? You might be crushed by shame over your mental illness, only to be told by well-meaning Christians to “choose joy” and “pray more.” So you beg God to take away the pain, but nothing eases the ache inside. As darkness lingers and color drains from your world, you’re left wondering if God has abandoned you. You just want a way out. But there’s hope. In I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die, Sarah J. Robinson offers a healthy, practical, and shame-free guide for Christians struggling with mental illness. With unflinching honesty, Sarah shares her story of battling depression and fighting to stay alive despite toxic theology that made her afraid to seek help outside the church. Pairing her own story with scriptural insights, mental health research, and simple practices, Sarah helps you reconnect with the God who is present in our deepest anguish and discover that you are worth everything it takes to get better. Beautifully written and full of hard-won wisdom, I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die offers a path toward a rich, hope-filled life in Christ, even when healing doesn’t look like what you expect.

God, Grace & Grit

God, Grace & Grit
Author: Bishop Dr. Cynthia King Bolden Gardner
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 101
Release: 2014-11-22
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1499061293

Christ in you, the HOPE of glory... By Gods grace, the weak, the base, the foolish are lifted out of the dust and the GRIT and molded to perfection, IN OUR IMAGE, AFTER OUR LIKENESS. THIS BOOK INCLUDES THE STARTUP PROGRAM TO CREATE A KINGS KIDS BOOTCAMP. THE ACTUAL STARTUP KIT, INCLUDING INCORPORATION AND NONPROFIT PAPERS MAY BE OBTAINED FOR $275 at APOSTLE GARDNER (601) 780-0297

Why Grace Changes Everything

Why Grace Changes Everything
Author: Chuck Smith
Publisher:
Total Pages: 177
Release: 2008-01-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780936728780

"Pastor Church Smith unfolds the mystery of grace and reveals the surprising truth: we can never grow in grace by our own efforts."--Cover.

God Strong

God Strong
Author: Sara Horn
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2010-02-09
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0310395712

Currently, more than one million military wives care for their families and their homes, often while their husbands are deployed out of state or overseas for months at a time. These women can experience a roller coaster of emotions including disappointment, loneliness, and fear. Sara Horn, the wife of a navy reservist, understands the challenges these women face. She knows how to talk about faith and spiritual truths through the filter of military life. In her encouraging book, Horn shares her personal stories, as well as wisdom and anecdotes of other wives from all branches of service. She reminds readers that: God is in control. You can have joy, no matter what. Superwomen get grace, too. God knows where you hurt. Horn's reliance on Scripture and confidence in God's comfort during difficult times will remind military wives they don't have to be an army of one when they are God Strong.

The Promise Is His Presence

The Promise Is His Presence
Author: Glenna Marshall
Publisher: P & R Publishing
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2019
Genre: God (Christianity)
ISBN: 9781629954738

God's presence among his people set him apart from ancient pagan gods. His presence on earth as God Incarnate split history in two. And today his presence is one of the most significant means of his goodness to us. Interweaving her story of faith and doubt amid suffering, Glenna traces the theme of God's presence from Genesis to Revelation and shows what it means for us in our own daily joys and struggles.

After This.

After This.
Author: Dr. Cliff Self
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 109
Release:
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1532069626

Dr. Cliff Self and his wife, Darlene, did not choose their journey; they were thrust into it. After their son, Scott, came out to them as a gay man, Dr. Self and Darlene were propelled along a confusing path that caused them to question their understanding of God and the scripture and eventually to reach deep inside to find the grit and grace to experience miraculous changes. When Scott revealed his true self, the family’s world changed. The Selfs had to come to a new understanding of their relationships with one another and to their faith, framed by the conviction that the Bible is the word of God and the authority on how to live. Darlene struggled with shattered dreams, Dr. Self strove to understand the Christian teachings on homosexuality through scripture, and Scott battled with guilt, shame, and addiction until discovering the meaning of self-love and his path to wholeness as a gay man. In this candid and revealing account, all three family members offer inspiration for handling unexpected changes without fear, resolving conflicts between scripture and real life issues, and ultimately living with peace, joy, and purpose. After This is the moving narrative of one family’s journey through the healing process of change after their son came out as a gay man.

THIS LITTLE LIGHT OF MINE

THIS LITTLE LIGHT OF MINE
Author: Wayne Triplett
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 394
Release: 2008-11-04
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0595904750

A teenager bravely battles cancer with his faith sustaining him, while his father searches for a cure to save him in this heartfelt and true story. In April of 2000, seventh-grader Kevin Triplett learns he has osteosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer. Kevin fights a courageous battle, and his father, Wayne, does everything within his power to help his son win the greatest fight of his young life. Kevin battles his disease valiantly, submitting himself to many cutting-edge, newly discovered therapies. He keeps his spirits high during his treatments, learns to play the guitar, and even forms a Christian rock band. Most importantly, his faith in Jesus Christ carries him through his journey, which ends in 2006. Kevin touches many lives, and the positive influence he has on people, young and old, endears him to everyone. This Little Light Of Mine is the story of his courageous battle against cancer and is peppered with many personal recollections. Grounded in an uncompromising faith in Jesus Christ, Kevin knows that whatever happens during this battle, he will be fine. An inspiring, true story of a son's perseverance and a father's dogged determination to keep him alive, this must read book offers encouragement to all cancer patients and their families.

Equipped to Overcome

Equipped to Overcome
Author: Dr. Isaac "Ike" Williams EdD
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
Total Pages: 81
Release: 2022-01-12
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1685174906

Conversations with God as we cry out for help. Trials and tribulations are constants in this world. We have troubles, but we choose how we process and deal with them. Our viewpoints determine whether we experience joy, peace, and rest. Once we join God's team, we are led and guided in the right path that leads us to our ultimate destination. We may not realize it, but we have constant companions in our Father, Jesus, and in the Holy Spirit if we would yield, open our eyes, and become aware of their presence.

Spiritual Grit

Spiritual Grit
Author: Rick Lawrence
Publisher: Group Publishing, Inc.
Total Pages: 298
Release: 2018-04-24
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1470750902

Why do some people thrive in the midst of great challenges and others don't? The answer is grit: the strength that fuels a scrappy response to threats, fear, confusion, and pain. But grit is more than a personal success tool. Without a passion for Jesus and practical ways to develop grit, it’s doomed to disappoint. Spiritual Grit seeks a better outcome by delving into why Jesus sometimes chooses to inject hardship into our lives rather than remove it. The book also includes: • Ways to access the strength needed to live a resilient life, through a dependent relationship with Jesus. • Biblical stories of those who grew a “grit backbone” through their interactions with Jesus. • An extensive menu of life habits that fertilize grit, plus a method for identifying habits that undermine it. • A way for readers to assess their own spiritual grit. Without Jesus, grit is little more than a gimmick. With Jesus, grit can infuse the world—and our lives—with hope.