Download or read book Confessions of a Struggling Christian written by Jim Toombs and published by Multnomah. This book was released on 1993 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Confessions of a Good Christian Girl written by Tammy Maltby and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You already know the women you'll meet in this book. They may sit beside you in the pew . . . or join you at small group . . . or touch your heart from a speaker's podium. They have all been saved. They all love the Lord. And yet . . . One struggles with sucidal despair Another is involved with adultery, pornography, or a same-sex attraction Another endures regular beatings – or worse – by someone who claims to love her Another is divorced . . . or thinking about it This one drinks secretly or "doctor shops" for pain pills That one wrestles with depression or bipolar disorder And many others feel they can never be thin enough, beautiful enough, successful enough . . . or Christian enough to be loved or accepted They're all good Christian girls who have been broken by sin – their own and others. They all needed the honest, life-giving truth at the heart of this book. Do you? Tammy Maltby addresses issues that aren't discussed much in church circles – private sins that she and other women have battled.
Download or read book Confessions of a Crappy Christian written by Blake Guichet and published by Tyndale House Publishers. This book was released on 2022-10-11 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why does it so often feel like Christians can’t talk about the real, hard stuff in life? We know our lives should reflect Jesus; what He did and said, and how He interacted with others. But if we’re being honest, there are days when we face tough, confusing things that can make us feel, well, very not like Jesus. As our culture moves further from truth and grace, Christians are burned-out, isolated, and unsure of where to turn for sound biblical advice that applies to their everyday struggles. If you’ve ever felt this way or wished someone would talk about things like forgiveness, mental health, broken friendships, redirected dreams, sex, facts versus feelings, church hurt, rest, weakness, healing, and more in honest, down-to-earth terms while sticking to what Scripture has to say about them, you’ve come to the right place. Confessions of a Crappy Christian is for you if you have ever thought you’re too messed up for church feel exhausted and alone in your struggles think you need to complete a checklist before God will love you need a friend who cares about you too much to let you stay stuck With honesty and vulnerability, Blake Guichet, host of the popular podcast Confessions of a Crappy Christian, helps us embrace the truth that we can’t do it all perfectly and gives us the wisdom, guidance, and hope to move from “crappy” Christian into a freer and fuller walk with Christ.
Download or read book Confessions of a Raging Perfectionist written by Amanda Jenkins and published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2013-04-19 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amanda is a raging perfectionist. She begins each day with a long list. “Keep the house picked up; limit myself to two Diet Cokes; spend special time with each of the kids; work out; pray; avoid sugar; read a chapter in a book about something very important; read my Bible; call my mom.” She determines each day’s worth, and ultimately her own, by keeping track of her stats—pounds gained or lost, stuff accomplished. That is, until God spoke into her life, waking her up to the true costs of her addiction to perfection. Confessions of a Raging Perfectionist is more than Amanda’s confession; it’s a journey of letting go of the subtle but destructive idols of her overactive inner voice and replacing them with God’s truth. Amanda hopes her journey can inspire others to let God dig in to their own lives, uncovering the subtle lies we unconsciously live by.
Download or read book Celebration of Discipline written by Richard J. Foster and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 1988-10-05 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the twenty years since its publication, Celebration of Discipline has helped over a million seekers discover a richer spiritual life infused with joy, peace, and a deeper understanding of God. For this special twentieth anniversary edition, Richard J. Foster has added an introduction, in which he shares the story of how this beloved and enduring spiritual guidebook came to be. Hailed by many as the best modern book on Christian spirituality, Celebration of Discipline explores the "classic Disciplines," or central spiritual practices, of the Christian faith. Along the way, Foster shows that it is only by and through these practices that the true path to spiritual growth can be found. Dividing the Disciplines into three movements of the Spirit, Foster shows how each of these areas contribute to a balanced spiritual life. The inward Disciplines of meditation, prayer, fasting, and study, offer avenues of personal examination and change. The outward Disciplines of simplicity, solitude, submission, and service, help prepare us to make the world a better place. The corporate Disciplines of confession, worship, guidance, and celebration, bring us nearer to one another and to God. Foster provides a wealth of examples demonstrating how these Disciplines can become part of our daily activities-and how they can help us shed our superficial habits and "bring the abundance of God into our lives." He offers crucial new insights on simplicity, demonstrating how the biblical view of simplicity, properly understood and applied, brings joy and balance to our inward and outward lives and "sets us free to enjoy the provision of God as a gift that can be shared with others." The discussion of celebration, often the most neglected of the Disciplines, shows its critical importance, for it stands at the heart of the way to Christ. Celebration of Discipline will help motivate Christians everywhere to embark on a journey of prayer and spiritual growth.
Download or read book Confessions of a Depressed Christian written by Jason McNaughten and published by . This book was released on 2015-03-28 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is it possible for a Christian to be depressed? What does the Bible say about depression? In Confessions of a Depressed Christian, Jason gives an honest account of his own struggle of depression. His story provides biblical and practical information to help others struggling with depression. This book is also beneficial for family members of the depressed, as well as church leaders who minister to the depressed.
Download or read book Confessions of a Church Kid written by Elyse Murphy and published by . This book was released on 2015-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Growing up a church kid is tough, and being a Christian in this world is not for the faint of heart. In a spiritual tug-of-war, there is a battle between living for God and finding acceptance. Is it possible to live a set-apart life, and have a seat at the cool kids' table? In a humorous and let's-just-be-honest approach, Elyse Murphy goes on record about struggling through her teen and young adult years just trying to find her place. In Confessions of a Church Kid, Murphy reminds us that Jesus still loves us, awkward mishaps and all. -- Amazon.com.
Download or read book Pure in Heart written by J. Garrett Kell and published by Crossway. This book was released on 2021-07-08 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experience Freedom from Sexual Sin through the Power of the Savior Many women and men trapped in sexual sin believe willpower is the key to overcoming temptation, but your shaky self-discipline doesn't have to be the source of your strength. Sharing from his personal struggles, J. Garrett Kell explains that life-long transformation rests in the supernatural power of the Savior and the support of a local church. He offers profound insights into Jesus's teachings on purity and provides you with long-term strategies for your own pathway to freedom. Written for both men and women struggling with temptation, this book is a vital resource for the church, encouraging a healthy, empathetic community to help brothers and sisters in Christ resist sin. The goal isn't purity for purity's sake, but delighting in God and trusting him for ultimate victory.
Download or read book Confessions of a Christian written by Scott Rannells and published by Inspiring Voices. This book was released on 2013-05-21 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Confessions of a Christian, you will experience examples of Christ at work in daily life contexts that you can relate to. Where are you in your walk with Christ? Do you believe that He is aware of your circumstances and wants a relationship with you? Even if you have a personal relationship with Christ already, Confessions of a Christian will help you see that you dont need to be intimidated by your past or present circumstances, and that in fact God wants to hear about them and walk with you, right through them, every day. Through the authors shared personal experiences, study questions, and multiple opportunities to pray and reflect, draw closer to Christ and beginor continueyour walk with Him by your side.
Download or read book Hello My Name Is Broken written by Chelsea Lyn Huizing and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2015-06-23 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is your wide-open invitation into another person’s struggle and journey through life’s heart-wrenching questions; eye-to-eye, straight forward, and vulnerable. Some of the things that you only say in your head are written out in black and white: no excuses, no sugar coating. Just the honest confessions of a person struggling through questions and doubts that we all face, and trying to figure out what God has to do with it. Dark secrets, painful memories, and the mess of everyday collide with truth, honesty, and freedom; regrets, fears, and faith all mix together somehow. You’re invited to jump into the fray with someone who isn’t afraid to admit just how broken they really are, and realize that you are in good company. Dare to look into the shadows that linger in the corners of regret. Take a deep breath and step forward along the path of questions that so many others have walked before. Then try to hear the hope and promise that other people have heard and followed.
Download or read book Confessions of a Good Christian Guy written by Thomas J. Davis and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dealing with the secret pain in the lives of many "good Christian" men. In a continuation of Confessions of a Good Christian Girl, Tammy Maltby is back with coauthor Tom Davis to get specific about the brokenness and pain in the lives of good Christian men. This isn't a lurid expose but an honest and courageous look at the secrets most often lurking behind "victorious" Christian facades. Chapters include: I've got a dirty mind I'm a self-made man I want more stuff I need my dad I love booze I don't like to feel I'm so ticked off I want to give up In addition to the transparent stories and insight from Davis, Matlby concludes each chapter with reflections for those who care-practical insight for individuals walking beside a man struggling with these issues.
Download or read book Struggle Central written by Thomas Mark Zuniga and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-05-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After an Eden's upbringing in eastern Pennsylvania, twelve-year-old Tom Zuniga's world suddenly gave root to an alien existence of struggle. Initiated by an 800-mile move from the only home he'd ever known, he started warring in unforeseen ways: isolation at a Southern Baptist church and bullying at a Christian high school, all the while fiercely determined to conceal sexual secrets spanning his entire childhood. It wasn't until after college with a fresh start in a new state and two pivotal summer excursions that a foreign thread of redemption started spinning among the struggle. Struggle Central tells the quarter-life quest of an introverted Christian's desperate cross-country search for purpose and belonging, both inside the Church and out. Brimming with tears of heartache and euphoria alike, Zuniga's candid collection of "messy memoirs" follows life's arduous journey through endless valleys and perilous climbs, reveling in the breathtaking peaks to be discovered along the way. The 10-year-anniversary edition features a new afterword from Tom as he comes to greater grips with trauma and shame, his sexual identity within his faith, his "central struggle" in life, and his regrets and joys from writing this book a decade ago, along with all the other consequences in between.
Download or read book Confessions of a Teenage Jesus Jerk written by Tony Dushane and published by Catapult. This book was released on 2010-01-10 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gabe is a teenage Jehovah’s Witness convinced God will kill him at Armageddon for masturbating. But Gabe’s not alone: there’s Peter, who writes swear words in the margins of his papers; Jihyun, the Korean kid who subsists on Ho Hos and Doritos; and Camille, who follows Gabe around, trying to be his girlfriend. There’s also Gabe’s mom, who sleeps sixteen hours a day, and his dad, an elder who decides the fate of sinners (like the married couple who confesses to accidentally having anal sex). There’s Brother Miller, an elder with a Napoleon complex, who accompanies Gabe from door to door, encouraging him to knock with confidence, and Sister Feeney, who looks forward to the day she can move into a Spanish-style house after its owner dies at the end of the world. Luckily for Gabe, there is Uncle Jeff, who used to tour with Santana and now gives Gabe the only valuable girl advice he ever receives. It's hard when school days are spent dodging questions about your weird religion and weekends mean preaching house to house. Life looks dreary until Gabe falls for Camille’s beautiful older sister and begins to see her as the answer to his frustrations.
Download or read book Confessions of A Coward written by James Colwell and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-08-01 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Confessions of a Coward is a book intended to give men the freedom to acknowledge their fears and failures as men and more specifically as husbands and fathers. Once they find the strength to do so, they can then discover the path to courageous manhood. This is not a how-to book written from an "expert" perspective. This book does not give the answers but attempts to point men to the answers found in the grace, mercy, and truth of God. This is truly a confession of sorts and hopefully a road map out of the abyss of the cowardly lifestyle far too many Christian men are living today.
Download or read book Confessions of a Happy Christian written by Ziglar, Zig and published by Pelican Publishing. This book was released on 1993-09-30 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this moving autobiography, Zig Ziglar puts to test the notion that born-again Christians should wander through lifebearing long faces and short pocketbooks. Dynamic, charismatic, and a spectacular success by any standard, Zig and his life story are proof positive that you don't "pay" the price for serving the Lord but, instead, you can enjoy the NOW benefits of serving Him.
Download or read book Scripture Confessions for Victorious Living written by Keith & Megan Provance and published by Harrison House Publishers. This book was released on 2005-04 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Scripture Confessions Series connects readers to the timeless passages in God's Word that speaks to the issues of most concern to them. More than just a book of prayers, readers will find personalized confessions that will arm them with the Word of God for life's battles. Scripture Confessions, with its unique collection of Scriptures, is a must have for today's busy schedules.
Download or read book Confessions of a Christian Counselor written by Stephanie C Holmes and published by . This book was released on 2015-09-01 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 2004, Stephanie Holmes's eldest daughter, Sydney, was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome, and Stephanie's focus as a counselor turned toward the world of Individualized Education Programs, 504 educational plans, and understanding how to help special needs students in the classroom. Today, Stephanie helps families deal with the frustrations and challenges of having a special needs child. She also practices counseling at her home church, Calvary Atlanta; advocates for special needs families; and specializes in Asperger-Neuro-Typical marriage therapy. "Confessions of a Christian Counselor" will walk you through Stephanie's personal struggles and triumphs as a mother, as well give practical advice and strategies from her clinical practice with Autism Spectrum Disorder across the life spectrum. It also includes extended appendices which include an interview on spectrum teens with Dr. Tony Attwood, world-renowned expert on Asperger's Syndrome.
