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Running Scared: Fear, Worry & the God of Rest

5 reviews
Edward T. Welch

New Growth Press, 2007

A Book For Anyone
I do not generally consider myself a worrier. I am more the easy-going type--the kind who is generally carefree and and does not succumb to fear. Or so I like to think. But even then I have to admit that I can be fearful--I can give in to the temptation to worry. Even if I worry about the things I consider "big," I prove to myself that I am still a worrier at heart. And to tell the truth, I don't ...

Asperger Syndrome (VantagePoint Books)

2 reviews
Michael R. Emlet

New Growth Press, 2005

Uncommon counsel for a baffling problem
These concise little books by the CCEF faculty are truly amazing. This is a worthy entry in the series. Asperger Synrome (AS) is becoming a increasingly common diagnosis for a range of serious problems. It can be incredibly frustrating and painful for the parents of a child who struggles with this. Mike Emlet is uniquely qualified to help parents get some understanding of the issues ...

Caught Off Guard: Encounters with the Unexpected God

10 reviews
William P. Smith

New Growth Press, 2007

Most helpful book I've read this year
Along with others, I have eagerly anticipated this book for a couple of years now. The CCEF crowd have produced some of the best works of applied theology around -- Ed Welch's When People are Big and God is Small and Blame it on the Brain; David Powlison Power Encounters; Paul Tripp War of Words and Instruments in the Redeemer's Hand, etc. Bill Smith stands out as one of the most insightful of ...

Depression: A Stubborn Darkness

8 reviews
Edward Welch

New Growth Press, 2004

Top Drawer!!! Very challenging and encouraging.
Ed Welch has been gifted by God to write in a humble yet powerful manner that grips the minds and consciences of those who read his works. His books including "Depression" challenge our thinking and actions with the authority of Scripture and at the same time he points out the great hope and encouragement that we have from the same Scriptures. He writes in a simple yet profound manner that does ...

Speaking Truth In Love (VantagePoint Books)

3 reviews
David Powlison

New Growth Press, 2005

Practical and Profound
This book is life giving tonic for the evangelical pastor or ministry leader who wants to see wise counsel flourish among ordinary Christians, rather than remain the uncontested property of the mental health establishment. Powlison, brings a theologically rich, biblically sagacious, interpersonally wise perspective to help us navigate the minefields before us: defining terms, discussing models, ...

5-Pack Angry Children
Michael R. Emlet

New Growth Press, 2008

If you have an angry child you are most likely worn out, confused, and looking for answers to questions like: How can I prevent these anger storms in my child? Why does this rage seem to explode out of nowhere? Dr. Michael R. Emlet offers you needed help by explaining both the deeper heart issues and possible physical weaknesses that can fuel a childs angry explosions. Then, using his experience as a doctor, counselor, and parent, he applies ...

A Quest for More: Living for Something Bigger Than You

4 reviews
Paul David Tripp

New Growth Press, 2007

Are you the king of wishful thinking?
There are few writers whose star seems to rise and rise as they turn out book after book. Paul David Tripp is one of those writers. Tripp has been positively prolific in the last few years, with three books either authored or co-authored in 2006 and 2007 alone. Every Paul Tripp book has become an instant classic in Reformed biblical counseling circles, and each release is anticipated more than ...

How People Change

9 reviews
Timothy S. Lane, Paul David Tripp

New Growth Press, 2008

Excellent!
This is an excellent book on how change happens in a Christian's life. Convinced that many people are filling the void in their lives (what the authors call "the gospel gap") with things that are NOT the gospel, though they may be good (e.g. bible study, activities, experiences, etc.) the authors seek to drive home the power of the gospel itself to bring about genuine, lasting change in our ...

Relationships: A Mess Worth Making

6 reviews
Tim S. Lane, Paul D. Tripp

New Growth Press, 2006

A most valuable read
I just finished this book and I already want to read it again. I underlined and highlighted continually, and have already recommended it to so many. The book surprised me...I thought it was going to be methods and suggestions for improving relationships. Instead, the authors offer the transforming power of the gospel of Jesus Christ for relational life. I really needed to read this!

Addictions: A Banquet in the Grave

11 reviews
Edward Welch

New Growth Press, 2001

"Addictions A Banquet in the Grave" - a Reading Feast
This book is not only a must read for alcoholics and drug addicts, but for anyone who has been, or thinks they can't become, seduced by sin. This book is for everyone because at one time or another we all take small steps of spiritual casualness or indifference that can lead to lack of sensivity to right or wrong, which can lead to all kinds of addictions. The end of each chapter is very ...

5-Pack Help! My Spouse Committed Adultery
Winston T. Smith

New Growth Press, 2008

Your spouse was unfaithful. Those four words dont begin to do justice to the horror you are experiencing. Rage, fear, grief, and even numbness are all normal responses to the shock of betrayal. The pain of betrayal is like touching a hot stove. Your instinct is to move awayfast. But marriage and family counselor Winston T. Smith urges you to not make any quick decisions about the future of your marriage, to instead go to God with your hurt and ...

5-Pack Divorce Recovery
Winston T. Smith

New Growth Press, 2008

The pain of divorce has many different faces: the end of your hopes and dreams for your marriage; a life full of unwanted changes; and the daily struggle with a mixture of grief, fear, guilt, and anger. Is recovery possible? Winston T. Smith, using biblical principles, guides you through the unsettling changes you and your children are facing and gives you specific directions for facing each day. You will discover that God is with you, right in ...

5-Pack Help for the Caregiver
Michael R. Emlet

New Growth Press, 2008

You spend your days (and maybe nights) helping someone else. If you are a caregiver for someone who is chronically ill, you have already discovered there is a need to be more compassionate, thoughtful, and sacrificial than you ever anticipated. But, to be able to continue your physically and spiritually demanding caregiving, you need help too. Dr. Michael R. Emlet offers you help to think biblically about your struggles and the struggles of the ...

5-Pack Help for Stepfamilies
Winston T. Smith

New Growth Press, 2008

How do you blend two separate families into one household? Family traditions, values, interests, and parenting styles are often so far apart that simple questions like, Who takes out the trash? or Where shall we go for Christmas? can quickly become flashpoints of conflict. Winston T. Smith provides a road map to the unique challenges that each member of a stepfamily faces. Drawing on his experience as a marriage and family counselor, Winston ...

5-Pack Family Fueds
Timothy S. Lane

New Growth Press, 2008

Do you dread family get-togethers and try to avoid your extended family whenever you can? When you see your family, do you sometimes regret the way you talk and act? Why is it so hard to get along with the people we grew up with? Childhood hurts, unrealistic expectations, and old patterns resurfacing are just some of the reasons that Timothy S. Lane shares for unresolved family feuds. But despite these challenges, you can learn to love your ...

5-Pack Facing Death with Hope
David Powlison

New Growth Press, 2008

Is a life-threatening illness, a major life change, or just plain old age forcing you to face your own mortality? Probably, like most of us, youd rather not think or talk about your own death. But ignoring your death wont stop it from happeningthe mortality rate is still 100%! David Powlison explains why you dont have to take this journey alone. Jesus faced death for you, and he promises to be with you as you pass through the valley of the ...

5-Pack Freedom from Guilt
Timothy S. Lane

New Growth Press, 2008

Are you living under a cloud of guilt that you cant seem to shake no matter what you do? Do you feel guilty about everything, all the time? We all have different ways of dealing with our guilty feelings, but none of them work for very long. Timothy S. Lane explains that our strategies for dealing with guilt dont work because guilt is not just a bad feeling. Its a real problem between us and God. Depending on Jesus to restore your relationship ...

5-Pack Eating Disorders
Edward Welch

New Growth Press, 2008

What started as an innocent diet has turned into a monster. You eat too little. You eat too much. You restrict. You binge. Some days you wish you could just forget about food. Can someone like you ever learn to eat normally? Edward T. Welch describes how easy it is, in a weight-conscious world that also uses food for comfort, to take the small steps that lead to a full-blown eating disorder. The way out is by understanding the thoughts and ...

5-Pack Helping Your Adopted Child
Paul David Tripp

New Growth Press, 2008

Long before you decided to adopt, long before your child was born, God planned to put your adopted child into your home. Your child is an amazing gift from God, but nurturing an adopted child also brings unique challenges. Understanding your adopted child from Gods perspective will allow you to address those challenges by faith and with hope. Learn from counselor and adoptive father Paul David Tripp how to help adopted children understand ...

5-Pack Healing after Abortion
David Powlison

New Growth Press, 2008

The turmoil women experience after having an abortion is sometimes called post-abortion syndrome. But you dont need a technical term to describe what you are feeling. The guilt, regret, depression, and grief are the honest struggles of a woman whos had an abortion and takes to heart what happened. David Powlison shares that whatever reactions and emotions you experience, God is committed to entering into your struggle. He sympathizes with you ...

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