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Remember the Prisoners is a brave and undiluted transparency chronicling the events in the life of a man, like so many others, who's fears and insecurities lead him far from home. Alone and imprisoned, he ultimately finds freedom in the very place designed to represent its forfeiture. There, The Holy Spirit would lead him on a courageous journey of redemption, and reveal to him the true identity of The Son of God. This audiobook has the ability to bridge the gap between the incarcerated, and the loved one(s) left behind, by affording a glimpse into the heart of a rescued soul.

Grief and loss...topics no one wants to talk about and yet, there they are in front of you. Checking the widow box was never in your plans. You may be angry...you may just be... nothing. Or the pain may be too great for words. Maybe its not the loss of a loved one; maybe it’s the loss of a dream or a job or your expectations of what should have been. God's promises are still true EVEN WHEN you are broken-hearted, heavy-burdened, bone-weary. He's there through every circumstance and every situation. God is your Provider, your Protector, and your Planner as His Word says in Psalm 23.

When Sarah Berger’s nineteen-year-old son went to heaven in an inexplicable single-car accident, Sarah found herself plunged into soul-searing grief—the kind that can ruin marriages and destroy faith. But that is not her story. With an unrelenting grip on the Lord’s hand, Sarah clung to the promise that God is close to the brokenhearted. Now, for the many others who grieve losing loved ones to accidents, illnesses, and even suicide, Sarah points them to the God of all comfort. This book opens listeners’ hearts and minds to embrace God’s promises in the midst of grief.

Change your life for good - that's a big one! Do you feel as if you are stuck in a rut and not living your true purpose in life? Are you itchy to get unstuck but don't know how and where to start? Or are you just afraid that you will fail miserably and embarrass yourself in the process? Change is not always easy. Yet, with the right tools and support, taking a step to change your life for good is easier than you think.

It comforts me to know that Jesus promises us healing for the broken hearted. Even in the darkest of situations there is hope. I have walked through some dark days and difficult circumstances yet Christ has brought healing to my life. I have written this book to share with you the journey God has taken me on and some of the tools He used to bring healing and lasting freedom.

We all have a story to tell. And that's what this book is about. It's a collection of 35 true stories of forgiveness to inspire and encourage you. These stories come from 33 different people from various walks of life. So, no matter where you are at in your journey of life, we believe you will find hope while listening to this book. Unshackled and Free Freedom...isn't that what we truly want? To be unshackled and free from whatever holds us back and imprisons us.

Vivimos una época en donde el contenido sexual explícito es fácil de conseguir de manera inmediata. Por eso, la lucha contra la pornografía es con frecuencia la más grande tentación del hombre cristiano hoy en día. Aunque los cristianos hemos sido transformados por la fe en Jesús, somos golpeados por nuestra cultura saturada de sexo. ¿Cómo los hombres cristianos podemos encontrar victoria sobre la pornografía? Este minilibro presenta la única solución real: el poder efectivo de Dios a través del evangelio en el contexto de una iglesia local.

Have you ever wondered, "Why does this girl hate me?" or even "Why do I hate her?" Danielle has answers for you here - and actionable solutions. Not because she's perfect.... In fact, you're going to find out fast she has been both "the hater" and "the hated". She'll share real and very raw stories of girls hating her without knowing her, and at other times, how she, herself, was so jealous of another women she cheered for her to fail!

Are you a Christian woman who is wrestling with sexual strongholds? You are not alone. This is often presented as a man’s issue, but there are many women who are hiding in the shadows of shame with unwanted sexual feelings and behaviors. Amy Riordan, author of Longing for Intimacy, shares her own story of overcoming sexual strongholds in this book, along with tools that have helped many women she has ministered to over the past several years. If you are wrestling with pornography, masturbation, fantasies, or lust toward men or women, this book is for you. Sexual strongholds dull our sense...

Forgiveness... Learn how to forgive and let go. Sometimes life doesn't seem to make sense or "add up". We have life circumstances that make us question whether we can truly have a full life. Divorce. Death. Sickness. Financial losses. And life doesn't seem fair. Whatever your circumstances, we believe every listener can benefit from what we share in these words, whether you've endured varying levels of pain or struggle in your own life or you know someone who has.

Infertility is the profoundly wounding experience of many couples, often leading to feelings of despair and shame as they grapple with shattered dreams and unanswered questions. But God does not leave them alone in their pain. The Creator and Redeemer of life has not forsaken the infertile, but has called and equipped them to participate in his church, kingdom, and mission.

Coming into the Light: From Addiction to Salvation chronicles a woman who endured extreme trauma and abuse as a child. She ultimately turned to drugs and alcohol as coping mechanisms and felt hopeless throughout her life and the struggles that ensued. In this raw, transparent story of her life, Kathline Bray demonstrates that there is hope on the other side of addiction and trauma. When God revealed Himself to her, she was able to break free from the bondage of addiction. She found a new life in the Word of God and counseling. She now encourages others to come into the light.

In August of 2016, Sacred Story Institute received a letter from a federal inmate seeking spiritual advice. We are using an alias for his real name to protect him in prison, calling him Richard Rafael Roman or just simply, Ritchie. He had been given a copy of Forty Weeks by a Catholic deacon friend of his: Patrick Logsdon. Their relationship went back to 1987 when Ritchie lived in Anthony House, a Catholic transitional home for addicts and former felons seeking a way back into society. The house was run by Deacon Pat and sponsored by the St. Vincent de Paul Society in the Diocese of ...

Are you tired of fighting in your own strength? Are you worn out and weary? Are you paralyzed by anxiety, fear, and depression? This is where Gina Murray found herself seven years ago. After a lifetime of dealing with fear, insecurities, and trying to be perfect for everyone around her, including God, she became physically ill. It was at this point that God spoke to Gina and told her to rest. The Father took Gina on a path of healing that brought breakthrough to her life.

Over the last 25 years, pastors Angela Yousey and her husband Chris have hosted marriage conferences and provided biblical counseling for many couples. Their church, Spirit of Love Ministries, evolved from the many marriages they’ve helped. If you already feel the call to help build strong Christian marriages, learn how to fulfill that calling with What You Need to Know to Lead a Marriage Support Group.

In this audiobook, Esther Eseosa Adagbonyin taps into the concerns and issues that trouble women in ministry most. She provides encouragement and tools to help resolve problems in the areas of ministerial life women struggle with most - including confidence, self-image, and relationships. It is easy to get caught up in what the coming weeks, months, or years might hold and forget to slow down and live in the present but this powerful audiobook will help women on their journey towards a confident life filled with love, laughter, and God's acceptance, one day at a time.

Many pastors feel ill-equipped to address the family issues, the addictions, the pain of abuse and loss, as well as the myriad other secrets that people in their churches and communities hide in their lives. Church leaders know they have a message that offers hope and healing, but they struggle to put structures in place that allow for focused recovery care. Ministries of healing and renewal are the bridge they need to access God's boundless grace and the encouragement of a life-giving community that can offer support and counsel.

Recover in Color contains 52 lessons, with a weekly journal prompt of four discussion questions. Using a biblical worldview, Recover in Color contains 13 lessons in four categories: developing a sense of self, emotional literacy, boundaries, and spirituality. There is something here for everyone working a recovery program. This audiobook is also beneficial for family members of those in recovery programs. Recover in Color is a fresh approach to rehabilitation that incorporates the classic principles that have passed the test of time.

Loss brings with it many layers of grief that need to be addressed. Healing from losses requires more than just talking about our pain; it involves working through the twists and turns of conflicting emotions and confronting questions that often have no satisfactory answers. It is reassembling the pieces of life that have been shattered by assumptions and expectations in order to create a new beginning. Within the process we begin to heal and recover. But as we close one chapter of life, we need tools and information to begin a new chapter.

This book is a little bit of my story, and a whole lot of God’s story. I invite you into the brokenness of my life only to magnify the greatness of God’s glory as I have found him in my own story. If you dare to listen to my ugly seasons in life, you will find the beauty of a God who loves us no matter where we are at. He created you as one part of a diverse family so much more expansive than you may realize!