You Can Have Jesus and a Mental Therapist Too

You Can Have Jesus and a Mental Therapist Too
Author: Humor Vibes
Publisher:
Total Pages: 120
Release: 2019-05-27
Genre:
ISBN: 9781070503349

This funny Notebook is the best gift for Christians who love sarcasm. It has: Glossy finish in the softcover White lined paper in the interior 118 lined pages to write in 2 blank pages to write your information or add stickers 6x9 in. (15x23 cm.), perfect to carry everywhere If You're loking for a funny gift for your Sarcastic Christian friend or relative this is for You. If You are the Sarcastic Christian, You'll get a lot of compliments with it.

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.

The Voices We Carry

The Voices We Carry
Author: J. S. Park
Publisher: Moody Publishers
Total Pages: 282
Release: 2020-05-05
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0802498817

Reclaim Your Headspace and Find Your One True Voice As a hospital chaplain, J.S. Park encountered hundreds of patients at the edge of life and death, listening as they urgently shared their stories, confessions, and final words. J.S. began to identify patterns in his patients’ lives—patterns he also saw in his own life. He began to see that the events and traumas we experience throughout life become deafening voices that remain within us, even when the events are far in the past. He was surprised to find that in hearing the voices of his patients, he began to identify his own voices and all the ways they could both harm and heal. In The Voices We Carry, J.S. draws from his experiences as a hospital chaplain to present the Voices Model. This model explores the four internal voices of self-doubt, pride, people-pleasing, and judgment, and the four external voices of trauma, guilt, grief, and family dynamics. He also draws from his Asian-American upbringing to examine the challenges of identity and feeling “other.” J.S. outlines how to wrestle with our voices, and even befriend them, how to find our authentic voice in a world of mixed messages, and how to empower those who are voiceless. Filled with evidence-based research, spiritual and psychological insights, and stories of patient encounters, The Voices We Carry is an inspiring memoir of unexpected growth, humor, and what matters most. For those wading through a world of clamor and noise, this is a guide to find your clear, steady voice.

Not the Way It's Supposed to Be

Not the Way It's Supposed to Be
Author: Cornelius Plantinga
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Total Pages: 220
Release: 1996-02-06
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780802842183

"Plantinga's treatment of sin is comprehensive, articulate, and well written. It confirms the orthodox and neo-orthodox doctrine of sin, lavishly illustrates it from contemporary events, and plumbs depths in understanding sin's complexities and banalities...

Journey of the Soul

Journey of the Soul
Author: Bill Gaultiere
Publisher: Revell
Total Pages: 174
Release: 2021-02-16
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 149342887X

The healthy Christian life is one of continuing spiritual, emotional, and relational growth. But so many of us feel stuck or stagnated at one stage of the journey. It's not always clear to us where or why we are stuck, making it difficult to take the next step on our journey of the soul. That's where Bill and Kristi Gaultiere come in. After decades in private practice as counselors and therapists, they have developed a unique model for growing in grace. In Journey of the Soul, they draw on more than 70,000 hours of providing therapy and spiritual direction to show you how to identify your current stage of faith and the next steps to take based on your unique needs and struggles. With Scripture, self-assessments, and soul care practices to support your progress along the way, this insightful and inspiring book will be a treasured companion on your journey no matter where you are or how long you've been following Jesus.

Jesus & Therapy

Jesus & Therapy
Author: James Mouzon
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-05-15
Genre:
ISBN:

Many religious organizations are opposed to the idea of therapy for a number of reasons, the biggest one being that if you believe in Jesus Christ, you don't need therapy. Therapy may not be for everyone, but those who need it, can have it. What if I told you that the need for therapy doesn't change your love for Christ, it actually increases your relationship with him. What if I told you that Jesus and therapy are like the model couple that people aspire their own relationships after. This is a book and a self-help guide for men and women around the world who are true believers of Jesus Christ, but have reached a place in their life where they are in needed of therapy in order to better manage their own mental health. This is a book to encourage you to embrace the process and no longer allow the ignorance and judgement of other believers to stop you from getting the help you need! Getting therapy doesn't mean you neglect Christ, you take Christ with you! They both are effective in helping you to become whole. In other words, you can't have one without the other, Jesus and therapy are a collective function that plays a vital role in God's Kingdom.

Blessed Union

Blessed Union
Author: Sarah Griffith Lund
Publisher: Chalice Press
Total Pages: 111
Release: 2021-02-09
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0827203152

Mental illness impacts at least a quarter of all blessed unions. In this new book by the author of Blessed are the Crazy, Sarah Griffith Lund opens up about depression and post-traumatic stress disorder in her own marriage and shares stories of other couples who have been impacted by mental illnesses such as addiction, anxiety, autism spectrum disorder, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, postpartum depression, schizophrenia, suicidality, and more. Using traditional marriage vows as a framework for the book, Blessed Union explores the challenges of loving in the midst of mental health challenges, why it happens, what we can do about it, and how our faith is connected to mental illness. This book reminds us that we are not alone and invites us to break the silence around marriage and mental illness. Book includes a guided journal section, with a dozen blank pages and prompts for deeper reflection.

Suffering in Silence

Suffering in Silence
Author: Timothy Mulder
Publisher: WestBow Press
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2023-03-10
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1664293256

Mental illness affects millions of Americans. Often, those afflicted will develop substance abuse problems or will die from suicide. Surely, there must be something the church can do to help. Timothy Mulder explores how to effectively minister to those with mental illness in Suffering in Silence. He considers questions such as: How can you recognize someone who may potentially be struggling with mental illness? Why are those who suffer from mental illness so often misunderstood? Why are churches well positioned to help people struggling with mental illness? How can you best minister to those with mental illness? Join the author as he explores how to better understand mental illness, so you may better minister to those who suffer from it.

Depression, Anxiety, and Other Things We Don't Want to Talk About

Depression, Anxiety, and Other Things We Don't Want to Talk About
Author: Ryan Casey Waller
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Total Pages: 254
Release: 2021-01-05
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1400221331

Mental illness loves to tell lies. One of those lies is that you should be able to manage what you're struggling with all by yourself, but in Depression, Anxiety, and Other Things We Don't Want to Talk About, pastor and psychotherapist Ryan Casey Waller reminds us that we don't have to suffer alone. Mental health issues aren't a symptom of a spiritual failing or insufficient faith. In fact, suffering is the very thing our Savior seeks to heal as he leads us toward restoration. And yet, as Waller has experienced firsthand, the battle can be lonely and discouraging--but it doesn't have to be. Combining practical theology, clinical insights, and deep empathy, Waller offers a rare mix of companionship and truth, inviting us to: Have shame-free conversations about mental health Discover why self-knowledge is so important to a deep relationship with God Understand the intersection of biology, psychology, and spirituality Explore varying avenues of healing in community, therapy, and medication Be equipped to support loved ones while practicing self-care Waller bridges the gap between the spiritual and the psychological in this empathetic, imminently helpful guidebook, reminding us all that we are not alone. Hope starts now. Praise for Depression, Anxiety, and Other Things We Don't Want to Talk About: "I work with Christian leaders from all over the country and have seen firsthand how desperately we need to be talking about depression and anxiety. What prior generations considered taboo, the leaders of today and tomorrow consider essential. Whether you're new to the conversation of mental health or intimately familiar with its complexities, Waller's book has something for you. I can't wait for you to read this." --Grant Skeldon, author of The Passion Generation and Next Gen Director at Q

The Uncovery Devotional

The Uncovery Devotional
Author: George A. Wood
Publisher: Whitaker House
Total Pages: 796
Release: 2023-10-31
Genre: Religion
ISBN:

All of us are recovering from something. Whether it’s an addiction, a painful incident from our past, or a daily challenge just to get by in this world, something is holding us back from the promised-land life God wants for us. Real recovery isn’t a one-time event or a process that fits into twelve steps or a preset length of time. Uncovering how to live free of what holds you back is a lifelong journey, and one that is best traveled with others. The Uncovery Devotional: Rethinking Recovery One Day at a Time will help you take those steps toward a better, healthier, happier you. The authors, George A. Wood and Brit Eaton, know that battles with addiction, mental health, suicidal thoughts, and past trauma cannot be won overnight. They’ve been in your shoes. And they provide the love, commitment, and compassion that will help you uncover and heal the bottom-line issue that causes you to struggle in the first place. Each month follows a theme, such as reflection, relationship, and reconciliation, while each day provides a short Scripture and prayer. Wild opportunities for hope, healing, and transformation exist for you in the Christian recovery space because you’re not working to recover an old, broken life—you’re going after a brand new one. You’ll discover the truth about who you really are and Whose you really are so that you can reach deep levels of healing and deliverance.