Broken, Shattered & Healed is an inspirational story inspired by the personal struggles after years of abuse, alcohol dependency, abandonment, and depression. It is a journey of downward and upward spirals I faced and overcoming the obstacles and the journey it took to get back on the right path to pursue my purpose in life. It is by no means a self-help book but rather a testimonial of how God took a broken and shattered vessel and mended the pieces together and broke the chains of the past. This process ultimately led to my being set free from people and a torn past. This book is meant to inspire every woman who has a broken past to understand that life doesn't have to end because of what was. There is hope, and there is a future awaiting you. Nothing that you have done has to keep you where you are. There is healing, and God wants to restore you to your rightful place. You may have been broken, and your spirit may have been shattered. But God is waiting to restore all that was taken from you and move you into this life of hope and purpose. Be encouraged as you read these pages and find hope in knowing that there is life after the pain. Be restored in Jesus' Name, Amen.
Experience God's Presence in a Whole New Way There's just something about people who are close to God. Through the ups and downs of life, they remain secure, hopeful. If you want a more rewarding spiritual life, if you want the pleasure of knowing your Creator's heart, this soul-lifting book is for you. Learn from Dutch Sheets as he shares his life lessons for cultivating an intimate relationship with God. Each of the thirty short chapters reveals a simple practice or biblical mindset that will help draw you away from the noise of life and into the Lord's peaceful presence. With profound insights from the Bible and stories you won't soon forget, The Pleasure of His Company is like a spiritual mentor, showing you simple ways to enjoy God more. This powerful book can also be enjoyed as a daily devotional.
For many people, remaining optimistic and feeling positive about themselves and their lives is a constant battle—especially when circumstances are difficult and life is hard. For others, negativity is something that only sneaks up from time to time, yet still wreaks havoc in their hearts. Regardless of the root causes, once pessimistic thoughts permeate our minds, our feelings and emotions begin to control us instead of us controlling them. Eventually it doesn’t seem possible to stay positive, happy, and full of joy, and negative thought patterns shake our faith, causing us to sink emotionally, mentally, and spiritually over time. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Despite what storms roll in, hearts anchored in God don’t sink. When we change the way we think, we can change the way we feel and live, even if our circumstances remain the same. Intentionally embracing the opportunity to experience a transformed heart and a renewed mind opens the door for a changed life, because a positive mind will always lead to a more positive life. In Unsinkable Faith, author and Proverbs 31 Ministries speaker Tracie Miles offers hope for women who struggle with negativity. Each chapter explores Tracie’s and other women’s personal stories, showing how they rose above their circumstances by transforming and renewing their minds. Unsinkable Faith is a breath of fresh air for anyone longing for a heart full of joy, an unbreakable smile, and a new, more optimistic perspective on life. This book will equip you to: Replace pessimism with positive thinking by becoming the captain of your thoughts; Learn how true joy and happiness are based on choice, not circumstances; Overcome unhealthy habits of negative thinking by intentionally implementing three easy mind-renewing steps; Stop feeling hopeless and pitiful, and start feeling hope-filled and powerful instead; and Discover that when you change the way you think, you change the way feel, and in turn you can change your life completely.
Many counselors are not adequately prepared to help those suffering from complex posttraumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD). In this updated text, Heather Davediuk Gingrich provides an essential resource for Christian counselors, ably integrating the established research on trauma therapy with insights from her own thirty years of experience and an understanding of the special concerns related to Christian counseling.
In Love Life Again, Tracie reminds readers they each get only one life to live and inspires them not to take it for granted. Through compelling personal stories and powerful insights from Scripture, she helps women identify the stumbling blocks to their joy and offers tools and insights to take back control of their happiness. Every chapter ends with a practical call to action to motivate readers to begin loving their lives again. She also offers reflection questions, prayers, and creative ideas to help readers smile. Love Life Again helps readers learn how to live the abundant lives Jesus died for them to have, despite the circumstances they may face.
The definition of the word “whole” is to be complete or full : not lacking or leaving out any part. That is what takes place when we are made unbroken, we are mended by Jesus Christ. He fills the gaps and heals the broken pieces of our lives. He takes an impossible situation, one with a million pieces and restores it back to one piece. He doesn't just restore it back to its natural condition but transforms it into something better than before. Only God can truly restore. Throughout this book Jeremy will unpack the reasons his life became broken, even when he attempted to paint the pretty picture. He will tell you the journey of how God restored Jeremy back to Him and how He helped him rediscover his purpose in this world. Throughout this book the author will share some biblical truths that will give you hope and bring you out of the depths of your circumstances into the loving arms of Jesus, right where you belong. This book is for the broken people in the world, which includes all of us. Whether you have been broken by tragedy, divorce, loss, bad relationships or even by disappointment, this book is for you. What unfolds in the pages of this book is a testimony that God can heal the most broken pieces of your life. The things that have been burned in the chapters of your soul, can be resurrected, just as Jesus Himself was resurrected and conquered the grave. God can take what was broken and make it unbroken. Through the power of Jesus, you can come back from certain defeat, even when the world tells you it's inconceivable. Through His everlasting grace, restoration will not just be a pipe dream or a lofty ideal, but a vivid reality. Through His love, pure joy can be renewed or maybe even discovered for the first time. Through His mercy, hope will shine through even the darkest corridors of your life. Let the words of this book wash over your soul as encouragement and as a stark reminder that nothing is too difficult for our God to handle and no one is ever too lost to be rescued.Praise for Unbroken "Jeremy has given us a raw and open look at his life and family, both good and bad. His honesty allows all of us to vicariously assess the strength of our own commitment to our families and to see possible warning signs ahead. It also gives us a great portrait of Gods grace in real life, and the hope that He truly can redeem even our biggest failures." - Brett Rickey, Pastor of Highland Park Church, Author of Boomerang and Chasing Cool "His story is as real as it is relatable, and he shares it without pretense alongside the wisdom he's gained along the way. Any leader will benefit from Unbroken, but especially those who live under the spotlight of ministry.” - Tim Stevens, Author of Vision: Lost & Found and Pop Goes the Church "Jeremy gives us a glimpse of that process from its roots to a place of restoration. Knowing that we all have moments of great need for restoration, the reader will find an engaging and hopeful story that teaches us to reach from the pit to the pinnacle." - Dr. Mark Gregory, Pastor, Calvary Baptist Church, Author of Net Trigger and The Crossing Ward "Honesty. Humility. Hope. These three words capture the real heart behind Jeremy Johnson's Unbroken. For anyone who's life has ever taken an unexpected u-turn--leaving you hopeless, confused, and heartbroken--Jeremy's journey will inspire and encourage you to refocus and get back in the game. Unbroken will help you understand that defeat can be life-changing in the most positive of ways, if you only allow it." – Adam York, Editor, Collegiate Magazine "I didn't know how much I needed Unbroken, for me, until I finished. It reminded me that my story is the most powerful thing I can share with others. Unbroken will remind you why the journey is important and necessary. Your best days are in front of you! Keep pressing and don't give up on your dreams. Chris Hughes- Lead Pastor- Life Church- Franklin,NC
Resurrect beauty from the ashes of betrayal Wife and mother Cindy Beall’s world was shattered when her beloved husband of nine years confessed his pornography addiction, numerous affairs, and the stunning news that another woman was pregnant with his child. What could have been the end of a marriage instead became a testament to God’s miraculous ability to restore broken hearts and damaged bonds. With the wisdom and healing she’s gained in the twenty years that have passed since her husband’s devastating revelation, Cindy shares her own experience as well as those of couples she’s counselled. Drawing from her intimate knowledge of human pain and God’s power, Cindy shows how you can… seek support, counseling, and prayer after deception has surfaced rebuild trust that’s been eroded by infidelity, addiction, or other transgressions help your family heal from grief and reconcile with any long-term consequences rely on God to pursue forgiveness and move forward in new promises Cindy’s remarkable story, compassion, and grasp of God’s Word will help you trust God with your heartache as you seek His hope and redemption.
Irene Spencer did as she felt God commanded in marrying her brother-in-law Verlan LeBaron, becoming his second wife. When the government raided the fundamentalist, polygamous Mormon village of Short Creek, Arizona, Irene and her family fled to Verlan's brothers' Mexican ranch. They lived in squalor and desolate conditions in the Mexican desert with Verlan's six brothers, one sister, and numerous wives and children. Readers will be appalled and astonished, but most amazingly, greatly inspired. Irene's dramatic story reveals how far religion can be stretched and abused and how one woman and her children found their way out, into truth and redemption.
The purpose of this book is to bring healing to the shattered, torn, broken in spirit, mind, and body; those hurt and taken a hold of by spirits through relationships and traumatic situations. Jesus healed the broken hearted and bound up their wounds (Ps. 147:3).
The million-copy bestselling introduction to the healing ministry, re-issued with a beautiful new cover. Does healing happen today? Why is there prejudice against the healing ministry? Why are some people not healed? These topical and vital questions are just some of the issues addressed by Francis MacNutt in Healing. A wideranging and broad-based overview, it is essential reading for all involved in the healing ministry. 'Prayer for healing is so central to the gospel, ' writes MacNutt, 'that it should be an integral part of the life of every community of believers. My heart cries out to see it restored to the place it had in the early Christian church.
