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Brokenness grasps for the soul of humanity. We are broken body, soul, and spirit, and we need the healing touch of Jesus. Soul Care explores seven principles that are profound healing tools of God: Securing your identity, repentance, breaking family sin patterns, forgiving others, healing wounds, overcoming fears, and deliverance.

The healthy Christian life is one of continuing spiritual, emotional, and relational growth. But so many of us feel stuck or stagnated at one stage of the journey. It's not always clear to us where or why we are stuck, making it difficult to take the next step on our journey of the soul. That's where Bill and Kristi Gaultiere come in. After decades in private practice as counselors and therapists, they have developed a unique model for growing in grace.

Based on the title of one of her favorite hymns, Elisabeth Elliot offers a beautiful and inspiring collection of insightful reflections on living the Christian life. Drawing from her rich personal experiences as a missionary, a wife, a mother, a widow, and a speaker, Elliot illustrates biblical concepts such as hope, peace, and prayer with clarity and grace.

Dive into the inspiring world of Samuel Logan Brengle, a devoted commissioner in the Salvation Army whose writings resonate with practicality, joy, and authenticity. With a life dedicated to serving individuals in the streets, Brengles insights into the work of the Holy Spirit are profoundly relevant to our everyday experiences. His teachings reflect a holiness grounded in the realities of street life, kitchens, and daily interactions. In this compelling book, he reveals how to embrace the Christian life filled with contagious joy, walking in such close fellowship with Our Saviour that our ...

All emotion - whether positive or negative - can give us a glimpse of the true nature of God. We want to control our negative emotions and dark desires. God wants us to recognize them as the cry of our soul to be made right with Him. Beginning with the Psalms, Cry of the Soul explores what Scripture says about our darker emotions and points us to ways of honoring God as we faithfully embrace the full range of our emotional life.

Overscheduled. Exhausted. Overwhelmed. Sound familiar? Too familiar? You are living at a velocity you know deep down is unsustainable. Your life is off course - too crammed with busyness, too out of focus. You keep waiting for things to get better, but they never do. In Simplify, best-selling author Bill Hybels identifies core issues that drive this kind of living and offers action steps to help you live a better way. By eradicating clutter from your inner world, you can experience immediate rewards: greater energy, clearer purpose, richer relationships, and more.

In Soul of Prayer, P.T. Forsyth boldly asserts, the worst sin is prayerlessness, setting the stage for an enlightening exploration of prayer. He argues that studying prayer is, in itself, a form of prayer that can deepen our practice. Combining his insights as both a theologian and a pastor, Forsyth thoughtfully unravels the complexities of prayer—challenging assumptions, affirming beliefs, and providing profound insights that resonate with both seekers and practitioners alike. (Summary by Paul Mazumdar)

In a culture in which science is believed to hold the answers to every question, spiritual realities like the soul are often ignored or ridiculed. We are told that neuroscience holds the key to explaining every aspect of human behavior. Yet Christian philosopher J. P. Moreland argues that scripture, sound philosophical reasoning, and everyday experience all point to the reality of an immaterial soul.

Freedom From Soul Wounds and Demons helps you understand what happens when you get your soul (mind, will, and emotions) wounded growing up by a parent, step-parent, adopted parent, relatives, siblings, friends, neighbors, et al., when they treat you in ways that hurt you or cause you wounds or trauma (being wounded emotionally, verbally, physically, or sexually) and the correlation of how you will have negative thoughts, memories, emotions, and reactions due to those wounds later in life.

With His gentle hand He wounded my neck And caused all my senses to be suspended. Part poetic masterpiece, part mystic treatise, The Dark Night of the Soul by 16th century Carmelite monk, St. John of the Cross, addresses the feeling of being forgotten by the Presence of the Almighty that every Christian desirous of walking more closely with God must pass through in order to learn to walk by faith and not by sight.

The Soul of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe will transport readers into the heart of the Chronicles of Narnia. Readers will discover that Narnia is more than just a magical place, it is a story reflective of the world we live in, our human condition, and our need for a Savior. Written in popular style for a broad audience of Christians and non-Christians, youthful and old, this book will answer the soul-stirring question of the movie and the novel.

"I'm tired of helping others enjoy God―I just want to enjoy God for myself." With this painful admission, Ruth Haley Barton invites us to an honest exploration of what happens when spiritual leaders lose track of their souls. Each chapter includes a spiritual practice to ensure your soul gets the nourishment it needs. Forging and maintaining a life-giving connection with God is the best choice you can make for yourself and for those you lead.

Pain is NOT the end of your story. Katie Souza was a career criminal, and after being convicted of a number of felonies, she was sent to federal prison to serve almost 12 years. While serving what would be her final prison sentence, Katie encountered God in a way that dramatically changed her life. She immediately became an outspoken advocate for Jesus, and her infectious love for him caused many women inside her cell block to accept him as their savior.

Whether you're an avid student of the Bible or a skeptic of its relevance, The Book That Made Your World will transform your perception of its influence on virtually every facet of Western civilization. Vishal Mangalwadi reveals the personal motivation that fueled his own study of the Bible. Learn how the Bible transformed the social, political, and religious institutions that have sustained Western culture for the past millennium, and discover how secular corruption endangers the stability and longevity of Western civilization.

The Story of a Soul conveys St. Therese of Lisieux's "Little Way" of spiritual childhood - her "elevator" to Heaven, as she called it. This method was approved by Pope Pius XI as a way for all to grow in holiness through unfailing confidence and childlike delight in God's merciful love. Again and again in this audiobook, St. Therese shows us how her "Little Way" of love and trust comes straight from Sacred Scripture.

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Marie Francoise Therese Martin, lovingly known as The Little Flower, was born on January 2, 1873, in Alencon, France, to Louis Martin and Zelie Guerin. As the youngest of nine siblings, she faced profound loss early in life when her mother passed away when she was just three years old. The family relocated to Lisieux to be closer to relatives, setting the stage for Therese’s spiritual journey. At the tender age of 15, Therese entered the Carmelite convent in Lisieux on April 9, 1888, despite facing significant opposition. It was within those sacred walls that she penned her spiritual ...

Writing to a friend who was disillusioned by religion, minister and theologian Henry Scougal created what would become a classic text on Christian living. Compassionately explaining what true religion is and isn't, Scougal shares biblical practices that lead to real spiritual transformation. In The Life of God in the Soul of Man, Scougal cuts through false ideas about religion and demonstrates how to pursue true unity with God. He explains that religion shouldn't be primarily focused on restraining or dictating outward behavior, but living a divine life characterized by faith.

Soul Health Matters is a faith-centered podcast for those who are healing from the inside out. Hosted by author and Soul Health Coach Lady Kimberly Michelle, the show offers devotional insight, emotional wisdom, and spiritual grounding for those navigating transition, identity, and restoration. This is a sacred space for becoming whole—one soul-centered conversation at a time. Are you: • grieving who you used to be • rebuilding after loss, burnout, or transition • learning to love without overextending • or simply longing for a quieter strength? Lean in - because your Soul Health ...

Discover the wisdom of Padre Quadrupani, an esteemed Italian priest and member of the Clerics Regular of St. Paul, known as the Barnabites. His work, grounded in the teachings of St. Francis de Sales, offers practical and balanced spiritual guidance that resonates deeply with Catholic laypersons. Light and Peace, introduced by The Most Rev. Patrick John Ryan, Archbishop of Philadelphia, provides invaluable insights for dispelling doubts and calming fears. This English edition is enriched with excerpts from the writings of renowned spiritual authorities, including St. Augustine, St. Thomas ...