I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die
I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die

Author: Sarah J. Robinson

Publisher: WaterBrook

Published: 2021-05-11

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 0593193539

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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 Rose and the Serpent
The Rose and the Serpent

Author: Ron Shafer

Publisher: WestBow Press

Published: 2017-09-25

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 1512799572

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Readers, prepare to be captivated! (Dr. Nelson Price, Pastor Emeritus, Roswell Street Baptist Church, Marietta, Georgia) You cant put this book down. (Corbin Wyant, Retired Publisher, Naples Daily News) After a painful five-year separation, Jude and Cory joyfully reconcile but, as in earlier years, are pitted against the brilliant and evil Abe Badoane. More intelligent than Hannibal Lecter and even more scheming, Badoane plots again to destroy the lovers. Beleaguered by their own psychic devastation and past traumas, they battle both Abes chicanery and the carnal stoogeslike macho strongman Duke Manninghamwhom Abe manipulates to do his bidding. Though intelligent and spiritual, Jude and Cory face impossible odds, which they learn, through their fire-tested faith, can only be defeated sovereignly. Two sub-plots inform the fast-paced storyline: the events in Jude and Corys lives mirror the uncanny and recurring rose vision which wise Old Mary dreams across decades; and the characters and even the plotline events correlate to the great Shakespearean tragedy, Hamlet. That correspondence, hinted at in The Rose and the Serpent, becomes a full blown, point-by-point, remarkably intricate intermeshing by the novels sequel, The Pittsburgh Hamlet. No one stands a chance against Hannibal Lecter, but never has his equal, Abe Badoane, faced Spirit-filled lovers who, despite miserable failings and horror-filled adversity, wage epic battle in this highly dramatic, suspense-filled, gripping story of love. Who will win this titanic clash of good vs. evil?

The Ladies of the Seminary
The Ladies of the Seminary

Author: Anna Gill

Publisher: AuthorHouse

Published: 2014-06-10

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 149691757X

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Theres a secret language between women . . . a smile, a sigh, a tear flowing down a cheek. They understand. How? They just do. Its been going on for as long as time, and will go on forevermore. They understand both happiness and deep sorrow, and, when they are lifelong friends, there is nothing they wont do to go to the rescue of another. This particular gaggle counted four and sometimes five, although it could expand on occasion to welcome a male or two into their confidences. But the immediate four were inseparable. A day didnt go by that they each didnt speak to one or another. Living far apart was their enemy, but, each year, they met on the Outer Banks of North Carolina to reminisce about the times of their youth in a small junior college in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, where they had met, lived together, and vowed an eternity of sisterhood. So far, all these gatherings had gone perfectly. Then, one day, the invitation arrived. What invitation, you ask? Why the one that was going to change all their lives. It came from Dixie Lee Callaway, and we all know someone just like her, the one who takes the oxygen out of the air when she arrives, and you dont ever feel quite well again. She too had gone to school with them, but she hadnt surfaced for decades, so why now? That is where this tale begins. With its mix of Southern hospitality and Yankee ingenuity, this story will take you on a ride that will make you laugh uproariously one minute and cry sorrowfully the next. Perhaps it could be best described as where Gone With the Wind meets Downton Abbey. Certainly anything and everything will happen. Tara, Ginger, Sabrina, and Dabney will do their best to uphold the traditions and manners learned long ago in the South, but, as for their former professor, southern gentleman extraordinaire Bristow ONeal, this may be one step too far. Enjoy listening in on the secret language of this unique group of women, as they revisit their past with both joy and regret, and share their present as it has been altered by the passage of time and the changing of the culture that formed them.

Of Love and Redemption: A Women's Fiction Story
Of Love and Redemption: A Women's Fiction Story

Author: Kayla Lowe

Publisher: Kayla Lowe

Published: 2021-12-12

Total Pages: 246

ISBN-13:

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In the final book of the Tainted Love Saga, Sarah MacKenzie confronts the haunting shadows of her own transgressions, navigating a tumultuous journey through regret, redemption, and the complexities of self-forgiveness. The weight of her sins bears down heavily upon her shoulders, transforming her into a reflection of everything she once despised. In a desperate bid to atone for the choices that led her astray, she takes a harrowing step back into the arms of her abusive husband. As Sarah returns to the source of her pain, the lines between redemption and damnation blur, and the question looms like a specter in the shadows: Will this perilous decision be the catalyst for her redemption, or will it seal her fate in a cycle of despair? The emotional tapestry of her journey unfolds against the backdrop of inner turmoil, as she grapples with the consequences of her actions and confronts the demons that threaten to consume her. The conclusion of the Tainted Love Saga explores the fragility of the human spirit, the complexities of forgiveness, and the transformative power of self-discovery. Join Sarah as she navigates the treacherous terrain of a heart torn between the yearning for redemption and the shackles of past mistakes. Will she find the strength to break free from the cycle of self-destruction, or is she condemned to a fate dictated by the choices of her darkest hours? The final chapter of the Tainted Love Saga invites readers to witness a woman's journey through the crucible of her own making, where the pursuit of redemption becomes a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Can Sarah rise above the shadows of her past, or is she destined to be ensnared by the chains of her own remorse? Explore the depths of her soul as she grapples with the consequences of her actions in a story that resonates with the complexities of womanhood, strength, and the indomitable will to find light in the darkest corners of the heart.

Smart Women
Smart Women

Author: Judy Blume

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2011-12-01

Total Pages: 369

ISBN-13: 1101572566

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Two thirtysomethings try to find their way through the complications of post-marriage love in this beloved novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Judy Blume. Margo and B.B. are each divorced, and each is trying to reinvent her life in Colorado—while their respective teenage daughters look on with a mixture of humor and horror. But even smart women sometimes have a lot to learn—and they will, when B.B.’s ex-husband moves in next door to Margo... Includes a New Introduction by the Author

The Preacher’s Son
The Preacher’s Son

Author: B.D. Anderson

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2013-12

Total Pages: 318

ISBN-13: 1483405303

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Jeremy Ferguson is caught between two worlds-the conservative, faith-based expectations of his Southern preacher father and his own ambitions to live the life of a model in New York City. Aura Vanderleigh is similarly trapped by her own battle for self-respect, her own family's expectations, and her dreams of a better life. As a plus-size woman, she's been indoctrinated with the belief that she doesn't deserve love, let alone the love of a beautiful white man. She is surprised-and intrigued-when Jeremy shows up at her church one day. And fate has something wonderful in store: true love. When Jeremy returns home with Aura, neither is prepared for the backlash. Will Jeremy's family be able to set aside their prejudices and accept their son's choice for a mate? Can Aura's family and friends learn to embrace her choice and believe that she deserves the love of such an extremely handsome and sexy man like Jeremy? Can they inspire compassion and tolerance in those who would tear them apart?

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Devotional Stories for Women
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Devotional Stories for Women

Author: Susan M. Heim

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2021-10-12

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 1611590841

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Enjoy 101 daily Christian devotions to comfort, encourage, and inspire you through the ups and downs of your life. Each devotion has a beautiful story that illustrates an inspirational Bible passage, followed by an original, personal prayer. There is an inspirational foreword from Jennifer Sands, 9/11 widow, Christian author and speaker, seen on national Christian radio and television programs, and this special hardcover, gift edition Includes two bonus devotions. In the Chicken Soup for the Soul tradition, women from all walks of life and all ages share their personal experiences with you ? stories of friendship, faith, and comfort that affirm God?s unconditional love and His wisdom. Find encouragement, solace, and strength in these real stories from real women. You will laugh, cry, sympathize, and feel re-energized and ready for each new day.