We often fail to see the difference between needs and misdirected desires. We learned long ago that when we’re thirsty we need water, when we’re hungry we need food, and when we’re tired we need sleep. So it’s easy to assume that when we’re sexually aroused we need to be satisfied. Every form of media has made an art of sexual seduction, fanning the flames of sexual desire, exploiting our misunderstood and misdirected longings for intimacy and satisfaction. This booklet looks at the history and the root of sexual problems, examines God’s design for sexuality, and offers hope to all who have lost their way in the darkness of our sexualized world.
The entertainment industry and our culture in general tend to glamorize extramarital affairs—rarely showing the pain and suffering these relationships can cause. Is there hope when a spouse is unfaithful? How can we rebuild trust with one another? How can we protect our marriage relationships from such a breach of trust? This booklet offers help and healing to marriages ravaged by unfaithfulness.
A day rarely goes by that we don’t feel some form of anger. That’s why it’s important to talk about our anger—what it is, what it does for us, where it comes from, and how we can learn to handle it in constructive instead of destructive ways. This booklet helps us to expose the roots of our anger so that its explosive potential can be defused.
No one is immune to disappointment—not even God! It’s an inescapable fact of life. The key is what we do with our disappointment. This booklet takes an in-depth look at what is really going on in our hearts when disappointment wounds us deeply. It also helps us to see beyond the destructive and debilitating lies of Satan, and to embrace the truth that leads to healing and freedom.
Forgiveness is one of the most misunderstood doctrines of the Christian life. Does forgiving mean forgetting? Letting bygones be bygones? Letting someone off the hook? Is it unconditional? Is forgiving always the loving thing to do? This booklet shows that the key to forgiveness is knowing what Christlike forgiveness requires in each circumstance. You may be surprised what that means.
Our lives are often filled with pressure and stress, and it’s all too easy to feel overwhelmed. It is in those times of difficulty that we can find help and strength in one another. Sometimes, however, during intense times of struggle, we need help from someone who has experience in dealing with complicated problems. This booklet helps us to understand when, how, and where to turn for biblical counseling.
It’s estimated that millions of people battle with depression—a problem that is as complicated as it is common. It can have its source in physical disease, unsuccessful personal choices, severe emotional trauma, chemical depletion, or even demonic oppression. This booklet considers the spectrum of factors that could be involved and looks at the nature of depression, its setup, the process of giving up, the reasons we give up, and the process of recovery. Although depression is a dreadful experience, this booklet shows us that there is hope even for those who feel that all hope is lost.
The apostle Paul told the Corinthians to “act like men, be strong” (1 Cor. 16:13 NASB). Being strong is an essential God-given component of masculinity. It can be seen in courageous acts of heroism or in daily providing for the needs of one’s family. Unfortunately, our culture promotes a twisted and violent version of male strength that dominates, bullies, and hurts others. What causes the twisting and misuse of what God has given as something good? The purpose of this booklet is to help men discover and deepen their God-given desire to use their strength for good, not evil.
Everyone seems to love a wedding, but many are skeptical of marriage. The suspicions are deserved. Disappointment predictably invades every relationship. Disillusionment erodes the hopes of couples who once stood at an altar and pledged themselves “till death us do part.” This booklet looks at God’s original design for oneness in marriage, what causes so much of the pain in marriage, and how to let God Himself move couples back to the shared wonder of His original design.
Since the Roe v. Wade decision in 1973, over 40 million pregnancies have been terminated in the US by abortion. Each year, an estimated 50 million abortions occur worldwide. Many struggle in silence for years with the pain of what they did. The purpose of this booklet is to provide understanding and hope for women who are struggling with the trauma of a past abortion. It addresses their secret pain and loss, and offers the comfort of Christ to their uniquely broken heart.