What's the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word "depression"? Unlearn the Lies: A Guide to Reshaping the Way We Think about Depression addresses seven lies that infiltrate the hearts and minds of so many people, causing them to suffer in silence. Throughout the book, Abraham Sculley courageously shares the personal struggles and challenges he faced to unlearn the lies he told himself after being diagnosed with clinical depression in college. As a young, black, Christian man, the pressures of his religion, culture, and society planted seeds that seemed impossible to uproot. However, through his commitment to doing the work for his mental health, he was able to overcome the depths of depression. This book is designed to expose the lies that you may be telling yourself about depression, walk you through the steps of unlearning those lies, and give you practical tools and tips to achieve optimal mental, emotional, and spiritual health.
America's favorite Quaker storyteller explores the terrain of faith and doubt as shaped by family, church, and young love, finding his way to a less convenient but fully formed adult spirituality. Most of us grow up taking in whole belief systems with our mother's milk, only to discover later that what we received as being certain is actually nothing like it. And then we're faced with a choice--retreat to spiritual security and the community that comes with it, or strike out into the unknown. With his trademark humor and down-home wisdom, Philip Gulley serves as just the spiritual director a wayward pilgrim could warm to, inviting readers into his own sometimes rollicking, sometimes daunting journey of spiritual discovery. He writes about being raised by a Catholic mother and a Baptist father across the street from a family of Jehovah's Witnesses--all three camps convinced the others are doomed. To nearly everyone's consternation, Philip grows up to be a Quaker and a pastor. In Unlearning God, Gulley showcases his well-loved gift as a storyteller and his acute sensibilities as a public theologian in conversations that will charm, provoke, encourage, and inspire.
Your hard work is paying off. You are doing well in your field. But there is something standing between you and the next level of achievement. That something may just be one of your own annoying habits. Perhaps one small flaw - a behaviour you barely even recognise - is the only thing that's keeping you from where you want to be. It may be that the very characteristic that you believe got you where you are - like the drive to win at all costs - is what's holding you back. As this book explains, people often do well in spite of certain habits rather than because of them - and need a "to stop" list rather than one listing what "to do". Marshall Goldsmith's expertise is in helping global leaders overcome their unconscious annoying habits and become more successful. His one-on-one coaching comes with a six-figure price tag - but in this book you get his great advice for much less. Recently named as one of the world's five most-respected executive coaches by Forbes, he has worked with over 100 major CEOs and their management teams at the world's top businesses. His clients include corporations such as Goldman Sachs, Glaxo SmithKline, Johnson and Johnson and GE.
Could many churchgoing Christians be getting a diluted Christianity—one that diminishes the loving, giving, personal God who provides the believer everything in life? Author Steve McVey passionately but unwittingly taught from the pulpit the very lies he now exposes. Forthrightly but humbly, he shows how pastors and churches can end up distorting scriptural truths because of their preconceptions. Opening up the Scriptures freshly, Steve examines typical problems such as Leaving out half of the truth: “Becoming a Christian means having your sins forgiven.” (We also are made alive!) Using “shorthand” that promotes an unbiblical view: “Our sins are under the blood of Jesus.” (Far better, they’ve been taken away!) Confusing our role with God’s: “Salvation is giving your life to Christ.” (More important, He gives His life to us!) Readers will see that God’s undiluted truth is always best...and brings a fulfilling, close relationship with Him.
There comes a time when we all aim for a better life than we are currently living. We know, hope and believe there is something better for us to experience but with every attempt to change our current reality, we fail dismally.Could the problem be you? Could the problem be the dream? Could the problem be the company you keep? Just where exactly is the incongruence?After years of study and experimenting, Tafadzwa Makombe who is a qualified Chartered Accountant, entrepreneur, transformational coach and Neuro-linguistic programmer has realised the answer lies in changing your subconscious.You can learn all the neat tricks taught to you from motivational speakers or inspirational books. Most of the time however, these are not good enough to ensure permanent change. A change that will ensure your dreams, goals and ambitions edge towards you consistently.True transformation lies in the subconscious and when you can change your subconscious, you will change your current circumstances.If you are interested in true change, then this is the book that will bring that about for you.Here is what others who have read the book have had to say: "In Learn. Unlearn. Relearn, you are encouraged to face your fears, anxieties, and challenges head-on. Tafadzwa provides practical steps and tools on how to face your fears and ultimately how to live your best life. There is nothing more powerful than knowing who you are and what you are capable of. We are gods and have the innate ability and potential to create and live the life of our dreams. Tafadzwa provides insight on how to unlearn all negative and limiting beliefs, relearn new positive and empowering beliefs, and to use these tools to live your best life. With her book, Tafadzwa awakens the god in you!" - Tumelo Matlala, Philanthropist and Entrepreneur "Remember that a great future does not require a great past!'These words have transformed mylife! I am happy that I read this book because I have learnt so much about myself and about conquering my mind. I can now live my BEST life. I feel empowered by this journey of learning, unlearning, and re-learning. I truly appreciate Tafadzwa's practical steps to achieving goals, overcoming fear and anxiety and most of all being consistent. Her conversational style makes the book easy to read, real, and relatable." - Malebo Maloka CA (SA) "I'm so glad to have read such a book which unpacked so much about my brain that I did not know about - so mind-blowing!I came to the awareness that I have a big part of my brain called the subconscious mind which affects the outcome of what I do and attract in life, and that I can train my brain to focus on the positive and attract exactly that. Thank you to Tafadzwa for writing such a powerful mind-changing book which I read at a time when I was going through a difficult transition in my life but needed to stay positive and not lose focus. Now I live life being more aware and careful about what I focus on as that is exactly what I will attract." - Malamba Masindi "I love how the book not only speaks of but has actual exercisesthatone can consistently do to make sure they are living a fulfillinglife. You are truly the architect of your own life and no limiting beliefs should ever hinder one from living the greatlife they are destined to live." - Nomfundo Ntuli - Payroll Professional "This book is amazing, intriguing, and the mind map of our lives! A concise, powerful read." - Mandla Mark Mthombeni Ka Dlamini"This book came at a perfect stage of my life. I recently changed jobs and shortly after the national COVID lockdown started. It gave me a better perspective on how to view and tackle obstacles that came with the new role. It assisted me in dealing with the imposter syndrome experienced in the first few months and I really appreciate the timing of it. Much appreciated Tafadzwa." - Snegugu Vilakazi CA (SA
One day you will stand before God and give an account of your life. The most important question you can ask yourself now is, will you be ready? Most Christians know their response to the cross determines where they will spend eternity. But did you know that how you’ll spend eternity is determined by what you do in this life? God wants you to discover your calling—He’s not trying to keep you in the dark. In fact, He longs for you to find the meaning and purpose that comes with knowing why you’ve been placed on this earth. In Driven by Eternity, best-selling author John Bevere uses an eye-opening allegory and extensive Scripture to unveil how our daily choices shape our eternal existence. Life beyond the final breath is much more than a destination. Don’t wait until it’s too late. Discover your God-given destiny and make your life count both today and forever.
Richard Woods is back! and this time the satirist and social commentator aims his high powered perception at the relationship industry. Without consideration for political correctness, Woods calls out self-help experts whom he perceives as fact challenged, greed driven, and morally suspect and openly questions their qualifications to offer relationship advice in the first place. Never one to mince words, Woods offers perspectives about marriage and monogamy that you wont hear on daytime television. If youre wondering why certain couples always seem like they are sharing a sexy little secret while most others are trapped in habitually contentious Mars/Venus relationships, UnLearn Vanilla Marriage will tell you things that the self-help industry doesnt want you to know. This is the definitive book for anyone who needs help repairing the damage that conventional wisdom does to a marriage. - David Harris Harris Media Group Inc. Rich Woods is one of todays most unapologetic and irreverent writers. His unique commentary style puts social topics under both a microscope and a sledgehammer. - Steve Harwood, Editor, Kasidie Magazine.com Some of the greatest thinkers of all time were those who thought outside the box, but not many have Richs sense of humor. - Brian Sapient Founder, Rational Responders
Find out what the Bible really says about Eternal Life! Did you know that many of the popular Christian beliefs about eternal life are not based on the Scriptures, but actually come from pagan origins? Learn the Biblical truths about life after death, and why the gospel message is so important!
