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This monograph from experienced counselor and teacher Oliver McMahan advocates a God-centered approach to pastoral counseling. In theocentric counseling - counseling centered in God - God is the center and guide for all that is involved in the counseling process. McMahan reveals the biblical roots of pastoral counseling in Ezekiel 34 and John 10, scriptures that communicate the goals, direction, and methods of godly counsel. He also highlights basic trends and influential figures in the history of pastoral counseling since 1900. He outlines methodologies for counseling in the five areas of human functioning, assumptive/spirit, emotional, cognitive, behavioral, and contextual. He gives practical guidance for counseling families and couples, counseling in crisis situations, using special methods, and observing counseling ethics.

The lives of untold multitudes of people have been deleteriously affected by satanic ritual abuse-a kind of abuse that intentionally implants demons in its victims to keep them controlled and in bondage to the Devil. Without help these people will spend a lifetime battling these unseen entities. Victory is elusive due to the secrecy that pervades it.This book lifts the cover off that secrecy by disclosing a deeply spiritual interpretation of the battles between the king of the north and the king of the south in Daniel 11. Commonly Scripture is understood historically and outwardly, but there is also an inward and spiritual understanding that lies just beneath the surface. This spiritual view is seen here when we remember that we wrestle not against flesh and blood but against principalities, powers, rulers of darkness and spirits of wickedness in high places. Just as there are presidents and kings in this world, they also exist in the unseen world of spirits. In Daniel 11, the king of the north represents a powerful demon of shame that rules in the lives of survivors of abuse. This shame that came in via childhood abuse, keeps them in darkness and depression (north). The king of the south represents the demons that go forth from perpetrators to control their SRA victims from a distance. This understanding comes from Jesus' words in Luke where he says that an unclean spirit goes out of a man and walks through "dry places" (the definition of south in Daniel). This spirit eventually goes and brings in seven other spirits more wicked than himself. The spiritual reality in Satanism today is that a perpetrator who desires more power will send a demon (king of the south) out to go to his SRA victim and bring back some of her/his demons of power (seven spirits more wicked than himself) for his use. Satanists in their rituals call up demons from hell and instill them in their SRA victims. These demons are then accessed for power by the perpetrators in various ways. Satan does not give his most powerful demons directly to a perpetrator. The most powerful ones are instilled in the SRA victim during rituals. In order to access these powerful demons, the perpetrators have to do some evil thing to further ruin the life of their victim who is their living sacrifice. The laws of powerful, successful living in Jesus Christ are revealed in Scripture. The Devil takes these laws and perverts them for his own use. For example regarding power, the Word says: "I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God..." Romans 12:1). Any Christian who truly walks with God knows that power and victory over the enemy comes when we "die to self" i.e. present ourselves to God as a living sacrifice. Of course, no Satanist is going to die to self for anyone or anything, hence his victim does the daily dying and he gets the powers (demons) through sexual abuse giving him rights to later send forth demons from a distance (king of the south) to use whenever he perceives he needs them. This is why some people in everyday life are sexually abused over and over again by many people. They often have no memory of satanic abuse because they dissociated and because demons block their memories.Every verse in Daniel 11 reveals details of the spiritual forces behind satanic ritual abuse leading up to the coming of the Antichrist. Evil people who want to rule the world through satanic powers must get their power by abusing SRA victims-lots of them. They travel all over the world "on business" and everywhere they go they participate in rituals. They sexually abuse enormous numbers of people. When they want their powers, they send forth their own demons and access power (bring back demons) from all the persons they raped in rituals. This knowledge reveals why pedophilia and human trafficking are so pervasive today. The end of Dan 11 reveals Christians being triumphant over evil world powers.

Processed for Purpose, is a transformative guide aimed at helping readers replace fear with faith during life's toughest moments. I have crafted this book to inspire readers to see their challenges as processes that lead to their true purpose.Processed for Purpose challenges readers to reframe their problems, viewing them as essential steps in God's divine plan. This book is filled with practical advice, personal anecdotes, and spiritual insights that encourage readers to reflect on their past experiences and recognize how these challenges have shaped their journey.Throughout the book, I emphasize that: 1. Nothing in life happens by chance.2. Every experience has a purpose.3. Effective prayer and faith is crucial during difficult times.4. Problems should be viewed as processes leading to growth.5. God often uses life's challenges to prepare us for His purpose.By the end of the book, readers will be able to identify how their hardships have turned into blessings, understand the purpose behind their trials, and develop a stronger faith in God's plan.

Beyond their physical and emotional toll, the horrors of this world raise difficult theological and existential questions. Where is God in the darkest moments of the human experience? Is there any hope for recovery from the trauma generated by these horrors? There are no easy answers to these questions. In "God of All Comfort", Scott Harrower addresses these questions head on. Using the Gospel of Matthew as a backdrop, he argues for a trinitarian approach to horrors, showing how God - in all His triune nature - reveals Himself to those who have experienced trauma. He explores the many ways God relates restoratively with humanity, showing how God's light shines through the darkness of trauma

Highlights, stories, and people that make up the years that RTF was located at EMI in Hendersonville, NC.

Shortly after graduating from high school, Randy joined the Navy and soon left for basic training, leaving behind the rural dairy farm on which he'd grown up and a family deeply devoted to God and one another. At first, Randy's letters and phone calls to his parents and brothers were cheerful, warm, and open, typical of who Randy was. But when he, along with several other sailors, joined a group called Christian Fellowship Church International and was baptized into their ministry team, it didn't take long before his family saw a drastic personality change occur. Letters and phone calls became less frequent and were filled with odd and disconcerting comments about his new "family" of brothers and a leader named L.R. Davis. Before long, Randy had become a complete stranger to his family. What had happened to change him? And what could his family do to help him? As they witnessed a progressive entrapment and manipulation by the group over their son, Randy's parents sought outside help and soon came learned their son had become part of a known religious cult.

The world is changing the way it views sexual issues at a rapid pace, and those who minister to people need to be prepared. Perhaps no problem is more ostracizing and difficult to deal with as those of a sexual nature. In this book, Dr. Moody shares about the nature, process, and impact of sexual sin by examining biblical examples. He reminds readers that there are answers and a way out of sexual sin. Moody directs readers to take a look at what the Bible says about these issues and gives effective counsel to help others. He believes it is vital that readers understand the current landscape and are prepared to reach out to those who are struggling.

Emotional suffering starts in the heart, from which comes the "issues of life". If they are not reconnected with the heartache that damaged their soul, people will remain addicted because it is a defense measure they devised to make it through life.

Pastoral Care Under the Cross points to the cross as the paradigm for pastoral care when counseling suffering people. This book offers insight that is useful not only for pastors but also Christian counselors, chaplains, nurses, doctors, and social workers who interact with the elderly, dying, mourning, mentally ill, or depressed. The expanded edition features: A variety of common pastoral situations Christian responses to medical/ethical questions Resources for pastoral care of those suffering from difficulties of body or mind

This book is the second in a series, intended to be used after the first book, Healing the Wounds of Trauma: How the Church Can Help. The first book helps people heal from trauma and loss using biblical and mental health principles. This second book, Strength from Weakness, helps people grow through their suffering and become more resilient so they are better prepared to face suffering in the future. It helps them explore more layers of their trauma and pain, and experience deeper layers of healing. This is the Spanish edition.

"Many stressors face First Responders and their families every day. These are the embedded Chaplains who serve them. Includes Embedded First Responder Chaplaincy program's history, development, staffing and training."--

Dr. Cantopher provides a comprehensive, accessible overview of depressive illness, which affects over 15.5 million people in the United States. Guiding the reader through the nature of depression, its history, symptoms, causes, and treatments, as well as myths about it along the way. Warm and...

This volume contributes to an emerging field that could be referred to as "plural spiritual care and chaplaincy". It's innovative approach brings together contributions from a broad range of contexts and religious traditions and includes empirical work and conceptual explorations. It helps to fill the gap between practices and developments related to plural spiritual care and chaplaincy in the scholarly discourse.

Prostate cancer will afflict one-in-six men, chiefly in their mid-sixties onward. Fortunately, ninety percent are caught early in stage 1, where it is quite curable. However, the remaining ten percent will account for over 30,000 men dying each year from advanced or metastatic stage 4 disease. Traditional medical help is important, but is only designed to extend life by a few months to a few years. Enter the importance of "spiritual therapy." Enter our need to explore, learn, memorize, and declare aloud the many Scriptures related to healing, strength, and vitality. This book will address both the medical "conventional" and "alternative" means to treat advanced prostate cancer as well as the important "spiritual strategies" for healing as described in the Scriptures. The Scriptural-based declarations are actually applicable to any type of cancer or dreaded disease, since it is God's will that we be healthy, strong, and whole. At age sixty-six, Dr. Moraczewski was diagnosed unexpectedly with metastatic prostate cancer, which spread to his lymph nodes, lungs, and bones. As a medical doctor for over forty-five years, it was a sobering and frustrating diagnosis for him to accept. He was now a "cancer patient," seeing a life of disease from the other side of the exam table. Like many before, he was told at the first visit, "You have two years to live. Get your life in order." But by following many of the strategies listed herein, both medical and spiritual, he has now surpassed the four-year mark, stable and doing well. The cancer journey has not been quick or easy, with many days and nights of pain and discouragement, but his strong faith along with encouragement from his wife, family, colleagues, and pastors has helped to make him well and strong along the way.

This book is the second in a series, intended to be used after the first book, Healing the Wounds of Trauma: How the Church Can Help. The first book helps people heal from trauma and loss using biblical and mental health principles. This second book, Strength from Weakness, helps people grow through their suffering and become more resilient so they are better prepared to face suffering in the future. It helps them explore more layers of their trauma and pain, and experience deeper layers of healing. This is the French edition.

Often our approach in counseling and ministry does not do justice to the rich, dynamic way people respond to life. Even those who wish to help people biblically can be lopsided in their approach, missing important aspects of people's experience. Discover how a whole-hearted, dynamic relationship with God changes the way people respond to every ...

Addiction is one of the most difficult things a person can face. It has turned many lives upside down, and the road to recovery can be long and complicated, with many ups and downs. But what do you do if your partner is also struggling with addiction? When the person who is supposed to be a system of support is fighting their own demons, who can you turn to? In this book, authors Samantha Storer and Lennon Rawlings share their story of facing addiction as a couple and how the Lord met them where they were and brought them through their darkest moments. The Desperation Diaries by Samantha Storer and Lennon Rawlings is an inspiring record of the authors' feelings, experiences, and prayers while facing active addiction to methamphetamines. Compiled from their personal journals as well as letters written to each other, the book is a firsthand account of living day to day with addiction and a unique look at what it took to put the couple on the road to recovery. A raw, honest look at addiction within a relationship, this book shows how God played a big part in Samantha and Lennon's recovery and that without His saving grace, they would have been lost. Whether you or a loved one is suffering from addiction, their story is sure to encourage and inspire you, reminding you to never give up hope and take your desperation to the One who can deliver you.

In Wounded by God's People Anne Graham Lotz draws on the biblical story of Hagar to show those who have been hurt by God's people how to move past their wounds into the joy and fellowship of His presence, claiming the fullness of the blessings God has for them.