Download or read book Faith Forgiveness Fibromyalgia written by Nance Fabretti and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2020-03-09 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The one who wars against our soul has been working to destroy the family unit since Genesis. In fact, Genesis is a great book to read to see family dysfunction up close and personal. I have learned a great deal from Genesis regarding people's tendencies, poor choices, and how God responds. God is incredibly forgiving; however, He does not excuse us from the ramifications of our choices, good or bad. We all come with some sort of baggage. We need the One who created the universe, who breathed life into us, who knit us together in our mothers' wombs, who taught us wisdom in that secret place, and who knows each one of us intimately to affirm His love for us. We all desire to belong and to be loved. I built large walls around my heart to protect it from pain and disappointment, and I learned to take care of myself and to count only on myself. But that is not where my story ends... You see, "The God who sees me" Genesis 16:13 was watching, drawing, loving, caring and protecting. His loving kindness was pulling me in, for it is "His kindness that leads us to repentance" (Romans 2:4). The God of all hope began to fill me with joy and peace as I trusted in Him, and I began to overflow with hope through the power of the Holy Spirit. This woman who now writes to bring hope to others has been made new. I am alive in Christ! I am no longer defined by the words depressed, angry, hurt, unwanted, or unloved. I am now called chosen, wanted, beloved, child of the King. God's grace and love saw me, called me and, upon my response to Him, began a work that He will see through to completion. I no longer wander in the darkness, for I have seen a great light. I am no longer independent, but interdependent, "for we are all Living Stones fitted jointly together" (1 Peter 2:5). I have been healed from fibromyalgia. I have been healed from anger and depression through forgiveness. I am now defined by the words written on the pages of the Bible, and I hide them in my heart. I am now compelled to share the love and hope that is available to every single person who still has breath in him (or her). "Because of His great love for us, God who is rich in mercy made us alive in Christ even when we were dead in transgressions" (Ephesians 2:4). "How great is the love the Father has lavished on us that we should be called children of God and that is what we are!" (1 John 3:1). This is my story.
Download or read book Finding Faith Through Fibromyalgia written by Sue Schmidt and published by Tate Publishing. This book was released on 2010-10 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you gripped by the reality of daily pain? In 2004, Sue started experiencing unbearable debilitating pain on a daily basis-the cause of which was a complete mystery to her. After a year of searching she finally discovered the culprit: fibromyalgia. Thus began the spiral into fatigue, numbness, depression, and a host of other deteriorative symptoms. Slowly, Sue came to realize that she was not alone in this struggle. Through her faith, and by building a stronger relationship in God, Sue learned to take things in stride and remain peaceful in his love. Her narrative, God and Fibromyalgia will bring you closer to finding Jesus in the midst of that pain, and surrounds fibromyalgia with scripture to not only encourage you but help you focus less on your pain and more on Jesus. Join Sue Schmidt on her journey of faith and healing, and discover the miracle that is Finding Faith Through Fibromyalgia.
Download or read book A Woman of Faith in Chronic Pain written by Sandy Lankford and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2019-09-03 with total page 135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sandy's life was busy and fulfilling. She loved the Lord, her family, and working with children. Being a teacher, working in music ministry, and having a private music studio were her expressions of her love for her Lord and using the gifts and talents He'd given her for His kingdom. When her life was completely interrupted by chronic pain and fatigue, she found herself bedridden with a prognosis of lifelong illness that would never improve. Why was the Lord allowing this? This is her account of her questions, doubts, struggles, and fears. Would her life ever be normal again? Would the Lord ever bring healing and a sense of purpose to her life again?
Download or read book God s Design for the Highly Healthy Person written by Walt Larimore and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2004 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Considers health of the body, mind, and spirit, offering advice on how to make sense of contradictory media information, understand the link between mental and physical health, and recruit support during illness.
Download or read book Spirituality and Health written by Augustine Meier and published by Wilfrid Laurier Univ. Press. This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spirituality and Health: Multidisciplinary Explorations examines the relationship between health/well-being and spirituality. Chap-lains and pastoral counsellors offer evidence-based research on the importance of spirituality in holistic health care, and practitioners in the fields of occupational therapy, clinical psychology, nursing, and oncology share how spirituality enters into their healing practices. Unique for its diversity, this collection explores the relationship between biomedical, psychological, and spiritual points of view about health and healing.
Download or read book Healing in the Kingdom written by Cal Pierce and published by Gospel Light Publications. This book was released on 2008-06-02 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: God is calling forth a generation that is passionate for His healing presence. To this end, God has equipped every person with a provision for healing. This provision was provided at the Cross and is included in God’s saving grace. God is not just able to heal us; He is willing to heal us. This isn’t something God has yet to decide, He has already done it when Jesus bore our sins and our sicknesses and carried our pain at the Cross (1 Pet. 2:24; Isa. 53:4-5). Healing in the Kingdom lays a foundation from God’s Word on His will to heal the whole person in spirit, mind and body. Learn how to receive healing by faith, how to address the roadblocks to healing, how to exhibit authority through the Holy Spirit, how God establishes divine health through His healing power and how to see healing even more in this present age. Every believer can learn to receive and minister God’s healing power through prayer, whether we’re in the pew or on the street.
Download or read book CSB Life Counsel Bible written by New Growth Press and published by B&H Publishing Group. This book was released on 2023-08-15 with total page 3176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the midst of challenging seasons of life there is hope. The CSB Life Counsel Bible is designed to equip readers with biblical truth and counsel on a wide range of topics and tough life issues related to relationships, marriage, parenting, and more. Featuring over 150 full-length articles from respected Christian counselors and scholars, word studies, callout quotes, book introductions, and a robust cross-reference system, this Bible is full of useful tools and resources for life application and discipleship grounded in the truth of the gospel of grace. FEATURES More than 150 full-length articles on a wide-range of topics and tough life issues from respected Christian counselors and scholars Article contributors include Amy Baker, Michael Emlet, Elyse Fitzpatrick, Justin Holcomb, Bob Kellemen, Diane Langberg, Timothy S. Lane, Robert Jones, Marty Machowski, David Powlison, Deepak Reju, Joni Eareckson Tada, Paul David Tripp, Ed Welch, and many more Callout quotes placed near each article that provide truth, hope, and encouragement to remember and apply to life Over 100 word studies focusing on key words from the Bible applicable to personal healing, growth, and counsel Book introductions including “Circumstances of Writing,” “Structure,” “Contribution to the Bible,” and a special “Truth for Healing” section with an overview of key themes and truths related to healing from each book of the Bible Robust page-end cross-reference system with over 25,000 cross-references connecting Scripture from Genesis to Revelation Durable Smyth-sewn lay-flat binding Elegant two-color interior design Two-column text format Topical subject headings Easy-to-read 9.5-point type size Black-letter text Footnotes Ribbon marker for easy referencing between pages Concordance Topical Index Presentation page for gift-giving Full-color maps The CSB Life Counsel Bible features the highly readable, highly reliable text of the Christian Standard Bible® (CSB). The CSB captures the Bible’s original meaning without sacrificing clarity, making it easier to engage with Scripture’s life-transforming message and to share it with others.
Download or read book Motorhome Prophecies written by Carrie Sheffield and published by Center Street. This book was released on 2024-03-12 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the vein of Educated and Hillbilly Elegy comes a young woman’s memoir chronicling her harrowing journey from despair to salvation that showcases the depths and resilience of the human spirit and empowers readers on their own paths toward healing, forgiveness, and redemption. Carrie Sheffield grew up fifth of eight children with a violent, mentally ill, street-musician father who believed he was a modern-day Mormon prophet destined to become U.S. president someday. She and her seven siblings were often forced to live as vagabonds, remaining on the move across the country. They frequently subsisted in sheds, tents, and, most notably, motorhomes. They often lived a dysfunctional drifter existence, camping out in their motorhome in Walmart parking lots. Carrie attended 17 public schools and homeschool, all while performing classical music on the streets and passing out fire-and-brimstone religious pamphlets—at times while child custody workers loomed. Carrie’s father was eventually excommunicated from the official LDS Church, and she was the first of her siblings to escape the toxic brainwashing of his fundamentalist creed. Declared legally estranged from her parents, Carrie struggled with her mental health during college and for most of her adult life. But she eventually seized control of her life, transcended her troubled past, and overcame her toxic inner voice (and a near death experience)—thanks to the power of forgiveness, cultivated through her conversion to Christianity. She evolved from a scared and abused motorhome-dwelling girl to a Harvard-educated professional with a passion for empowering others to reject the cycles of poverty, depression, and self-hatred. Motorhome Prophecies is the story of Carrie’s unbelievable, yet in many ways, very American journey. It resonates with those trapped in difficult situations and awes all who are enchanted by the depths and resilience of the human spirit.
Download or read book Stress Less written by Don Colbert and published by Charisma Media. This book was released on 2012-10-08 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DIVDo you realize that Americans are the most anxious, overextended, and "pressured" people in the world? A noted physician and best-selling author, Colbert exposes stress as a potential killer./div
Download or read book Handbook of Religion and Health written by Harold G. Koenig and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2001-01-11 with total page 725 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What effect does religion have on physical and mental health? In answering this question, this book reviews and discusses research on the relationship between religion and a variety of mental and physical health outcomes, including depression and anxiety; heart disease, stroke, and cancer; and health related behaviors such as smoking and substance abuse. The authors examine the positive and negative effects of religion on health throughout the life span, from childhood to old age. Based on their findings, they build theoretical models illustrating the behavioral, psychological, social, and physiological pathways through which religion may influence health. The authors also review research on the impact of religious affiliation, belief, and practice on the use of health services and compliance with medical treatment. In conclusion, they discuss the clinical relevance of their findings and make recommendations for future research priorities. Offering the first comprehensive examination of its topic, this volume is an indispensable resource for research scientists, health professionals, public policy makers, and anyone interested in the relationship between religion and health.
Download or read book Forgiveness and Health written by Loren Toussaint and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-08-23 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume collects the state-of-the-art research on forgiveness and mental and physical health and well-being. It focuses specifically on connections between forgiveness and its health and well-being benefits. Forgiveness has been examined from a variety of perspectives, including the moral, ethical and philosophical. Ways in which to become more forgiving and evolutionary theories of revenge and forgiveness have also been investigated and proposed. However, little attention has been paid to the benefits of forgiveness. This volume offers an examination of the theory, methods and research utilized in understanding these connections. It considers trait and state forgiveness, emotional and decisional forgiveness, and interventions to promote forgiveness, all with an eye toward the positive effects of forgiveness for a victim’s health and well-being. Finally, this volume considers key moderators such as gender, race, and age, as well as, explanatory mechanisms that might mediate links between forgiveness and key outcomes.
Download or read book Handbook of Spirituality Religion and Mental Health written by David H. Rosmarin and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2020-04-21 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Research has indicated that spiritual and religious factors are strongly tied to a host of mental health characteristics, in both positive and negative ways. That body of research has significantly grown since publication of the first edition of this book 20 years ago. The seconnd edition of the Handbook of Spirituality, Religion and Mental Health identifies not only whether religion and spirituality influence mental health and vice versa, but also how, why, and for whom. Hence 100% of the book is now revised with new chapters and new contributors. Contents address eight categories of mental disorders, as well as other kay aspects of social, emotional, and behavioral health. Provides an authoritative, comprehensive, and updated review of the research on positive and negative effects of spirituality/religion on mental health Contains dedicated chapters focused on the relevance of spirituality/religion to mood, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive, psychotic, eating/feeding, alcohol/substance use, behavioral addictions, and pain-related disorders, as well as marriage/family life, suicidality, and end-of-life-care Reviews the research on spiritually integrated psychotherapies, and provides basic clinical guidelines for how to effectively address spiritual/religious life in treatment Reviews the neurobiology of spiritual/religious experiences as they pertain to mental health Covers all major world religions, as well as spiritual identites outside of a religious context
Download or read book The Power of Unlimited Faith written by Kynan Bridges and published by Destiny Image Publishers. This book was released on 2014-11-18 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take The Limits Off Your Faith! Do you ever hear people talk about “getting more faith” or “increasing their faith?” When we buy into this idea, we never have enough. Though we constantly seek after greater faith, it always feels just beyond our grasp… The Truth is, you already possess all of the faith you will ever need—both to please God and to release His miraculous power in your everyday life. You simply need to know how to activate it! You’ll learn how to: See the invisible—and discover God’s supernatural solutions Operate key principles of faith—and unleash God’s unlimited power within you Activate the law of confession—and agree with God’s Word Expect the miraculous—and watch impossibilities turn around Get ready to take the limits off of God and experience the power of unlimited faith today!
Download or read book Forgiveness written by Robert D. Enright and published by Amer Psychological Assn. This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Journey into God written by Kenneth L. Bakken and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2015-06-10 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Journey into God challenges the adequacy of the biomedical model alone in addressing the symptoms and causes of physical and mental illness. While allowing that the biomedical has its place in the treatment of disease, Dr. Kenneth Bakken argues persuasively that there are untapped resources for health and wholeness in Christian faith and practice. He invites the reader into the way of theosis, the transformation of the person in union with the divine. Opening the mystic heart of Christianity, The Journey into God gives individual Christians and the Christian communities of faith a trusty map for traversing the shifting spiritual terrain of health and wholeness issues in the twenty-first century.
Download or read book Christian Anthropology written by and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Psychosocial Factors in Arthritis written by Perry M. Nicassio and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-11-27 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides an integrative approach for the management and care of the arthritis patient. Many different psychological, social, and behavioral factors have been shown to affect the quality of life of arthritis patients beyond the effects of the disease and the response to medications and treatments. The book establishes a biopsychosocial framework for understanding the interplay between psychological and physical aspects of rheumatic disease and summarizes the research about the psychosocial aspects that affect patients with arthritis, including stress, social support, doctor-patient communication, and sleep patterns. It explores the practice of incorporating psychological and behavioral approaches in the rheumatology clinic in order to surmount the problems of access and enhance the quality of care, promotes a comprehensive perspective on the numerous issues affecting persons with arthritis, and provides clinical guidelines for management. Psychosocial Factors in Arthritis is a valuable resource for behavioral medicine researchers, behavioral clinicians, and a range of arthritis professionals, including rheumatologists, nurses, and other allied health service practitioners.
