PERSONAL AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH
by John Ortberg / Zondervan
The heart of Christianity is transformation---a relationship with God that impacts not just our "spiritual lives," but every aspect of living. John Ortberg calls you back to the dynamic heartbeat of Christianity---God's power to bring change and growth---and reveals both the how and why of transformation.
by William Backus and Marie Chapian
/ Bethany House
Most of what happens in your life happens because of the way you think. Telling Yourself the Truth teaches you how to handle your thoughts using a life-changing method the authors call Misbelief Therapy. Based on the Bible, it teaches you how to identify your own misbeliefs and replace them with the truth.
by Sandra Wilson / Discovery House
Do you know someone perhaps even a Christian who seems impossible to get along with? From the people in the pews to the members of our families, we are surrounded by people who hurt other people. And they do so, the author tells us, because of the seemingly inescapable pain in their own lives. In Hurt People Hurt People, Dr. Sandra Wilson brings her years as a professional counselor to bear on a difficult topic that affects many of us. Let her warmth and insight lead you toward a heart of compassion and a ministry of healing for those who hurt others.
Fasting - by Jentezen Franklin / Charisma House
Are you seeking healing? Does a loved one need salvation? Is your faith community searching for direction? Tap into the power of fasting and present your requests to the Lord! Offering simple suggestions, Franklin shows how abstaining from food will leave your spirit uncluttered so you are free to seek God's will in prayer and humility.
by Mark Batterson / Zondervan
In Matthew 21, Jesus tells us, "If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer." However, most of the time we pray, we only ask for the small things. We're afraid to ask for what we really want, or to be passionate in our petitions. In The Circle Maker, Mark Batterson introduces you to the possibility of a deeper, more passionate, persistent, and more intimate prayer life. Sharing powerful insights from the true legend of Honi the circle maker, a first-century Jewish sage whose bold prayer ended a drought and saved a generation, you will learn a new way to pray. Discover the power of bold prayer and even bolder faith in God's promise.
by John Bevere / Charisma House
Are you ensnared by bitterness, seized by anger, held captive by resentment because someone has offended you? Bevere shows you how to avoid a victim mentality, practice forgiveness, experience reconciliation, and remain free in Christ. Features updated anecdotal stories and testimonies, and an extensive study guide for individuals or small groups. 256 pages, softcover from Creation House.
GENERAL MARRIAGE
by Shaunti Feldhahn / Multnomah Publishers, Inc.
Why is respect more important to husbands than love? Do men have an inner vulnerability? Why does sex unlock a man's emotions? Is a wife's appearance important? This groundbreaking book unmasks men's inner wiring and equips wives to meet them at the point of their deepest needs.
by Shaunti Feldhahn / Multnomah Publishers, Inc
The bestselling author of For Women Only has joined with her husband to help men understand women better. Women can be very complicated at times, but by applying simple truths to your relationship, you might find they're actually quite simple to figure out. Don't keep guessing what makes your wife or girlfriend happy—read this insightful map and find the highway to her heart with a much less bumpy ride.
by Williard F. Harley, Jr. / Baker
It's no surprise; men and women have radically different priorities! In this updated edition of His Needs, Her Needs, Dr. Harley Offers new insight into the intimate emotional needs of husband and wives to help you "affair-proof" your marriage. Learn how to sustain romance, love more creatively and sensitively, deepen your awareness of each other year after year and overcome marital conflicts.
The Marriage You've Always Wanted
by Gary Chapman / Moody Publishers
Here's the book that inspired Dr. Chapman's bestseller The Five Love Languages. Originally published as Toward a Growing Marriage, this new edition features fresh insights, up-to-date anecdotes, powerful case studies, and compassionate guidance on improving communication, rekindling love, and avoiding financial bondage. End-of-chapter assignments encourage personal growth. An important resource for counselors and pastors.
by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs / Thomas Nelson
Dr. Emerson Eggerichs' book, Love & Respect: The Love She Most Desires, the Respect He Desperately Needs, is based on the biblical passage from Ephesians 5:33 (But every husband must love his wife as he loves himself, and wives should respect their husbands - GODS WORD® translation). His premise is that communication between a husband and wife is often frustrated because of the vastly different ways in which men and women perceive love. Women are wired to need unconditional love and men need to feel unconditionally respected. Revitalize the love in your marriage!