Download or read book Christians have Crisis UNDERSTANDING CRISIS AND THE AFTERMATH written by Judith Isaacs-Herrig, M.Ed QIDP and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2018-07-29 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Of course Christians have crisis! As human beings, we are surrounded by temptation, we all make mistakes and we all suffer with trials in our lives. Unfortunately, there are well-intended Christians who attempt to minister to those suffering or in crisis without realizing how their words of wisdom could actually be counterproductive and potentially harmful. This book is a resource for ministry leaders, parents, teachers, and caregivers regarding mental illness, chronic pain, abortion, abuse, and addictions. It also covers marital and family issues. There are facts included throughout the book to reveal the prevalence of each topic and listed resources to increase knowledge in those areas. Scripture is included throughout the book to provide solid Christian counsel through each topic. If someone came up to you today to reveal they are considering suicide or that they are addicted to porn or prescribed drugs, would you know what to say to them? What if someone wants to talk to you because they believe their spouse is having an affair, or a mother believes her child is being molested or bullied, or their adult child is being abused by their spouse? Would you know how to advise them? Are your words subjective? Are they productive? Are your words factual and scriptural? As a church, we need to teach that Christ is a loving and forgiving God. We need to have compassion for the misunderstood. As a church, we need to be knowledgeable of current fads, common problems in societies and families so we know how to respond to crises appropriately. As a church, we need to encourage a safe environment for those in need. We need to minister to people with open minds and open hearts. And we need to know when it is time to reach out for professional help.
Download or read book Christians Have Crisis written by Judith Isaacs Herrig and published by . This book was released on 2023-11-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Of course, Christians have a crisis! As human beings, we are surrounded by temptation, we all make mistake and we all suffer with trials in our lives. Unfortunately, there are well-intended Christians who attempt to minister to those suffering or in crisis without realizing how their words of wisdom could actually be counterproductive and potentially harmful. This book is a resource for ministry leaders, parents, teachers, and caregivers regarding mental illness, chronic pain abortion, abuse, and addictions. It also covers marital and family issues. There are facts included throughout the book to reveal the prevalence of each topic and listed resources to increase knowledge in those areas. Scripture is included throughout the book to provide solid Christian counsel through each topic. If someone came up to you today to reveal they are considering suicide or that they are addicted to porn or prescribed drugs, would you know what to say to them? What if someone wants to talk to you because they believe their spouse is having an affair, or a mother believes her child is being molested or bullied, or their adult child is being abused by their spouse? Would you know how to advise them? Are your words subjective? Are they productive? Are your words factual and scriptural? As a church, we need to teach that Christ is a loving and forgiving God. We need to have compassion for the misunderstood. As a church, we need to be knowledgeable of current fads, and common problems in societies and families so we know how to respond to crises appropriately. As a church, we need to encourage as a safe environment for those in need. We need to minister to people with open minds and open hearts. And we need to know when it is time to reach out for professional help.
Download or read book Spiritual Crisis written by J Lebron Mcbride and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-02-25 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It’s no revelation that in today’s world many people suffer from some form of spiritual crisis. But, fortunately, there is hope. In Spiritual Crisis: Surviving Trauma to the Soul, you’ll discover how you can reverse the impact of spiritual crisis and apply healing balm to the traumatized soul. A comprehensive, real-life approach to spiritual care, it gives you the understanding necessary to put a lid on the daily chaos that seeks to destroy those whose lives have been shattered by tragedy, terror, and disillusionment. Written from the perspective of a compassionate professional who has navigated the dark and turbulent waters of his own spiritual crises, Spiritual Crisis represents a loving cross-section of aid from the fields of pastoral theology, psychology, and health care. Christians and non-Christians alike will benefit from its frank approach to aiding troubled souls through the tough times of belief transition, loss of faith, and potentially damaging extremes in living and thinking. Specifically, you’ll read about: understanding the effects and roots of spiritual crisis and trauma coping with loss counteracting disillusionment with the church negotiating belief transitions dealing with religious burnout intervening in denominational identity crises Oftentimes, it’s hard to know what will make a loved one survive or succumb to the impact of seemingly insurmountable personal emergencies. However, this book is a “call to care” that will enable you to help others turn back the tide of debilitating hardship in their lives and restore the tempering unity of mind and body. Whether you’re a beginning pastoral counselor, a marriage and family therapist, or friend of a troubled loved one, Spiritual Crisis will show you and those you work with how to turn crisis into care.
Download or read book Crisis Intervention Christ is Intervention written by Anthony Cosenza and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2006-06 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing from principles and analogies in mathematics, chemistry, physics, and sports fitness training, Dr. Cosenza offers a bold and time-honored spiritual direction for shifting our values so as to maximize valor and resilience. This book is a carefully researched guide for personal and professional growth that systematically helps us to move away from a crisis to healthy and valiant living. On a 25-year quest for the meaning of "selfvalue," the author/psychologist unveils the biblical origin and characteristics of "spiritual valueness." Describing crises as imbalances of spiritual values, Dr. Cosenza explains types and subtypes of spiritual crises so that we can overcome life's pressuring circumstances. A step-wise spiritual fitness training model is presented that employs biblically based balance exercises to prevent, evaluate, and correct specific critical conditions. This unique form of spiritual fitness has major applications for individuals in need as well as spiritual leaders, mental health professionals, and health fitness trainers.
Download or read book Finding Hope in Crisis written by Grace Fox and published by Rose Publishing. This book was released on 2021-02-02 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enjoy having 90 daily devotions to find hope in crisis using Scripture, prayer, and practical applications. Start your journey to hope and healing today. A diagnosis. Death of a loved one. A layoff. A broken relationship. Life changes in a nanosecond when storms sweep in, often without warning. With minds barely able to think clearly, we often set our Bible aside. However, in reality, that’s when we need its comfort and strength most. This devotional is written for those longing for hope, but are lacking the ability to focus on a lengthy Scripture passage. Enjoy having a devotional that will help you: Tap into inner strength and wisdom with short reflections Make the best of your day without shame or guilt, using encouragement from God’s Word Find comfort in routine in meeting with the Lord daily Easy-to-Use Format for Even the Busiest People This Christian book contains 90 devotions. Each day’s entry follows a simple pattern: Key Verse Pause (short devotion) Ponder (application question or action step) Pray (short prayer) Relevant quote Key Benefits Whether this is for you, a loved one, a friend at church, neighbor, or coworker, this book is for those who are in crisis. Crisis looks different for everyone. For some, it means facing the fallout of betrayal or divorce. For others, it means a cancer diagnosis, the death of a loved one, experiencing job loss or home foreclosure, or watching an adult child make choices that carry lifelong consequences. Some would say that hitting a relationship roadblock with a friend or family member constitutes crisis, while others would say it’s losing their family pet. Regardless, their greatest need is hope. They need reassurance that God’s love will never let them go, His presence will never leave them, and His strength will carry them through. Finding Hope in Crisis addresses these needs as follows: Its overall message directs their minds to God’s character and promises. These bite-sized bits of truth will feed their soul and give them the strength and encouragement needed for that day. Its devotions are short enough to read and keep their focus even when their minds are on overload. Its relevant quotes reinforce the day’s teaching to help them remember that particular truth.
Download or read book The First 48 Hours written by Jennifer S. Cisney and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2010-10-01 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first 48 hours are critical to the recovery of trauma victims.First responders make the difference between life and death for trauma victims. But what is often not recognized is that when disaster strikes, spiritual caregivers are often among those first on the scene. For these caregivers response should also help propel survivors toward positive transformation. This book focuses on critical responses that are key in the aftermath of natural disaster, community violence, personal injury, and crime. These basics include: the power of presence, safety, assessment and triage, how we help, putting the pieces together, telling the story, hope, and caring in the long haul.
Download or read book Handling Crisis Situations written by Lonnie V. Scott and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2010 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A crisis usally begins with a phone call. Time is limited. Resources are short. It may not be possible to reach a pastor or professional counselor on short notice. HANDLING CRISIS SITUATIONS is a ready tool for helping Christians (and others) when they need excellent, time-proven, direction immediately. Everyone needs HANDLING CRISIS SITUATIONS because everyone faces crises. Chapter subjects include medical crises, financial disasters, death situations, and other crises.
Download or read book Enduring a Crisis of Faith written by Rico Maranto and published by Cedar Fort Publishing & Media. This book was released on 2023-03-22 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A crisis of faith may feel like the death of our testimony. But what if it is not the death of our testimony, but a rebirth of it? After a lifetime of being a devoted Latter-day Saint, Rico Maranto unexpectedly suffered a severe and devastating crisis of faith that plunged him into what he now calls "the dark night of the soul." Overcome with doubt and uncertainty, he began to feel abandoned by God and all that He has taught. But through the years of his dark night, Rico transitioned from nearly losing his faith to rediscovering rebirth. Now Rico shares his story and explains how his crisis transformed him and entirely changed his perspective on faith. In this inspiring book, Rico reframes our perception of doubt and alleviates the shame and guilt that many feel when experiencing similar faith crises. With his loving understanding and knowledge gained as someone who has been through the storm and come out stronger than ever, you will discover the five stages of faith as a template for spiritual development. strategies and toolsets for enduring a crisis of faith. how to help others who are struggling with their own doubts. If you or a loved one are struggling with your faith, know that the dark night of the soul is not reason to despair; it is a divinely designed spiritual chrysalis intended to transform us into all the Lord needs us to become-the best version of ourselves.
Download or read book Christianity and the Crisis of Cultures written by Joseph Ratzinger and published by Ignatius Press. This book was released on 2009-09-03 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Foreword by Marcello Pera Written by Joseph Ratzinger shortly before he became Pope Benedict XVI, Christianity and the Crisis of Cultures looks at the growing conflict of cultures evident in the Western world. The West faces a deadly contradiction of its own making, he contends. Terrorism is on the rise. Technological advances of the West, employed by people who have cut themselves off from the moral wisdom of the past, threaten to abolish man (as C.S. Lewis put it)whether through genetic manipulation or physical annihilation. In short, the West is at war-with itself. Its scientific outlook has brought material progress. The Enlightenment's appeal to reason has achieved a measure of freedom. But contrary to what many people suppose, both of these accomplishments depend on Judeo-Christian foundations, including the moral worldview that created Western culture. More than anything else, argues Joseph Ratzinger/Benedict XVI, the important contributions of the West are threatened today by an exaggerated scientific outlook and by moral relativism-what Benedict XVI calls "the dictatorship of relativism"-in the name of freedom. Christianity and the Crisis of Cultures is no mere tirade against the moral decline of the West. Razinger challenges the West to return to its roots by finding a place for God in modern culture. He argues that both Christian culture and the Enlightenment formed the West, and that both hold the keys to human life and freedom as well as to domination and destruction. Ratzinger challenges non-believer and believer alike. "Both parties," he writes, "must reflect on their own selves and be ready to accept correction." He challenges secularized, unbelieving people to open themselves to God as the ground of true rationality and freedom. He calls on believers to "make God credible in this world by means of the enlightened faith they live." Topics include: Reflections on the Cultures in Conflict Today The Significance and Limits of Today's Rationalistic Culture The Permanent Significance of the Christian Faith Why We Must Not Give Up the Fight The Law of the Jungle, the Rule of Law We Must Use Our Eyes! Faith and Everyday Life Can Agnosticism Be a Solution? The Natural Knowledge of God "Supernatural" Faith and Its Origins
Download or read book Love Me to Life written by Veronica Sites and published by Energion Publications. This book was released on 2020-12-21 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An unacknowledged crisis haunts the church as we fail to deal with the causes and aftermath of suicide and the stigma society often places on victims and their loved ones. How can we stand up for life and love these people as the Body of Christ? In Love Me to Life, Veronica Sites responds from personal experience, serious research and training, and a biblical perspective. Combining these crucial elements, she presents a plan for responding with the gospel message as we live out the message of Jesus in our churches. Crucial to this plan is involving leaders, but also in educating and empowering all members to understand and positively impact those in need of support. In support of this, she provides detailed information on the situation as we find it in most churches. She then looks at scripture for guidance in how we should deal with those who most need our support and sometimes active intervention. Finally, she looks at how the church can follow up and build the lives and ministries of the church to those in need. This book is filled with practical experience, detailed data, and scriptural support. It can provide the basis for a church to plan how they will acknowledge and respond to the suicide crisis. Individuals and small groups can benefit greatly as well, but we recommend studying this issue at the congregational level so that everyone is prepared to love their neighbors — whether down the pew or down the street — into a life of restoration and identity in Christ and not identified by a tragic event. Thus, this book is for everyone.
Download or read book Aftershocks written by Jeff Kinley and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2021-04-13 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a time of global upheaval and uncertainty, uncover God’s prophetic plan for the ages—and your place in it Living in this era of pandemics, economic chaos, natural disasters, and political strife, you may feel tempted to question whether God is in control. Yet when you look to the Bible, you’ll find these events actually signal that His promises will soon be fulfilled. In Aftershocks, bestselling author Jeff Kinley reveals how current societal and global trends foreshadow the nearness of the end times—and how the prophecies about what is to come should renew your passion to lovingly proclaim Christ to a suffering world. This book will supply you with critical intel concerning how your life will likely change in the years ahead provide you with biblical wisdom that enables you to respond to current events with confidence and grace reveal how recent cultural convulsions on this restless planet play into heaven’s plan for earth Aftershocks unveils the raw reality of these last days while inspiring you to live with hope—a hope that vaccinates you against the ignorance, naivety, and anxiety that plague our world today.
Download or read book Understanding Crisis as a Primary Agent of Faith Development in the Adult Christian written by Patricia G. Meye and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book When the Universe Cracks written by Angie Ward and published by NavPress. This book was released on 2021-10 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Global conflicts, civil unrest, fallen leaders, health crises, financial meltdowns--the world is ripe with strife. When we face unexpected personal crises or when society around us seems to be collapsing, we wonder: Why is this happening? Can God be trusted? Who can I trust to help me follow Jesus through this current crisis? When the Universe Cracks is a sweeping, multifaceted look at the role of crisis in the life of faith from an esteemed gathering of pastors, faith leaders, and experts. You'll find honest and realistic reflections to help you navigate a present trouble or anticipate changes. Inspired by a global pandemic, these writers examine the whole history of God's people and offer a fresh perspective for every time the universe cracks. Scholar and church leader Angie Ward facilitates this energizing and fascinating discussion. Thought leaders Jo Anne Lyon, Efrem Smith, Christine Jeske, D. A. Horton, Kyuboem Lee, Marshall Shelley, Matt Mikalatos, Sean Gladding, Catherine McNiel, and Lee Eclov each contributed a chapter. When the Universe Cracks is the first in a series of Kingdom Conversations, books that bring together experts and faith leaders to address the most urgent and perplexing challenges of our time in resonant and redemptive ways for each of us and all of us.
Download or read book Into Thy Word written by Richard Krejcir and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2000-12-20 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is about how to read and study the Bible. This book is about getting the non-Christian to learn how to study the Bible, and this book is for the Pastor and theologian who needs to have their "refresh" button pressed. This book is in fact for anybody desiring to know the Book of ages. If you are new to the Word or are a seasoned teacher. If you do not know where to begin, or you have tried countless times and feel overwhelmed and frustrated, this is the book for you!
Download or read book Crisis Management written by Apostle Mark Essien Excel and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2011-08 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mark Excel received the Lord at the age of 5. At this age, he used to gather people and tell them some mysteries about the kingdom of God and many, young and old, used to be drawn to him to hear his word. He declared to his father's wives and children that he was not from them but from a mysterious abode known as Abasi-to. He became subsequently known by this name and to this day he is still being called "Abasi-to" by his family members. He was separated from his father for three years between 1967 and 1970 due to the civil war in his country, Nigeria. During this time, he went through great adversity and became a beggar, a period that he regards as "a part of his ministry training." He met his father briefly after the war in 1970 before he went to be with the Lord in 1973. The Mighty hand of God has been upon him from his mother's womb. Apostle Excel was saved to serve and preach the gospel of Jesus Christ. He died and was taken to hell and heaven by the Lord. He was commanded by the Lord to, "Go and tell the world what you have seen." He and his wife preside over Voice of Freedom International Ministries, Inc., and Voice of Freedom School of Ministry, a missions and ministry oriented institution where they teach and train ministers and church workers. Apostle Excel holds a Doctorate degree in Theology. His teaching prowess is unparalleled. Called and commissioned by the Lord as an Apostle, he breaks new grounds and plants churches. His focus is missions, global evangelism, revival and deliverance. They co-host "Moment of Freedom" a regular TV program on channel 20. He is married to Pastor Ann Excel and they are blessed with six children and a grandchild: Wisdom, Blessing, Bright, God'spower, Gospel and Freedom. He resides in New York with his wife and children.
Download or read book 30 Days Through a Crisis written by Nicole Shah and published by R. R. Bowker LLC. This book was released on 2020-04-15 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What will people say about you when the crisis is over? Will they say that you lived out what you proclaimed all your life? Will they say that your actions matched your confession? Ultimately, what will God say about you? Not only that, but as a Christian, are you being a lighthouse for others during the storm? Dr. Abidan Shah and his wife, Nicole, have composed this book of 30 brief devotions to help you navigate your faith through whatever crisis you may be facing. Their prayer is that as you read this book, God will guide and strengthen you through His Word into the image of His Son by the Holy Spirit. "With both grit and grace, Abidan and Nicole Shah give meaning to our suffering through their deeply insightful, highly encouraging, and thoroughly biblical thoughts about living through a crisis. In every page, love and truth converge, offering hope, redemption, and a solid anchor in Jesus Christ. Readers of 30 Days Through a Crisis will feel like they've made new friends. Be kind and treat yourself to this wonderful book." -Dr. David Alan Black, Senior Professor of New Testament and Greek at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary "Abidan & Nicole Shah have done it once again...they manage to speak directly to your heart in a way that God may certainly use to change your life in less than a month! There are so many devotions out there... many are good, some even great...but this one is powerful...quick...thoughtful...caring...yet directly to the point for the difficult times we are now facing! Money and time well spent!!!!!" -Dr. Mark Cress, Founder, Corporate Chaplains of America "Abidan and Nicole offer simple yet profound insights about survival during tumultuous times. These Christ-centered insights will empower the reader to not only survive but thrive. Understanding that life is not always fair and that God is always good will help the reader navigate through the most difficult challenges. I find the book well written and well constructed. I highly recommend this book to all whether the crisis is a pandemic or any of the numerous trials one faces from the cradle to the grave. The book offers a simple road map from infancy to adulthood." -Dr. John Check, Methodist Minister, TV Show Host "With a passion for people and an understanding of the power of prayer, Dr. Abidan and Nicole Shah have written a must-have devotional book for all of us. Times of crisis can test our faith but the Shahs have provided the antidote to that hopeless feeling through 30 Days Through a Crisis. As they walk us through God's word in each of the 30 days they provide us, their readers, with two valuable resources. First are the action steps we can take every single day. This isn't a book that you just read and close after the day's reading, but rather a book that invites you to see God in your life and in the crisis. The second aspect that is so valuable is that they have included pages to journal. It doesn't matter what your crisis is, journaling through that season, is vital and allows you to see how God is at work, how prayers are being answered and how your faith is growing. Pick up this book and start reading it today. You will be amazed at what your life looks like 30 days from now. -Tony and Alisa DiLorenzo, Co-founders of ONE Extraordinary Marriage
Download or read book The Church and Christian in Crisis written by John Neel and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-05-18 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christianity is in crisis because those who proclaim to hold to the teaching of Jesus Christ are also in crisis. Living the Christian life has become to some a burden. It has fallen to last on the list of priorities. The power, purpose, and plan of God for His church and the individual believer is not being felt in our nation. Those who mock the existence of God and boastfully point to the hypocrites in the church have much to say that goes unchallenged in today's culture. The recent number of books by Christian authors telling the Christian to act like a Christian and the Church to actually make disciples and not just converts is a telling sign that the crisis is indeed real and many know it. Knowledge of the crisis alone, however, is doing nothing to start a renewal in the hearts of Christians and Churches. There is much talk about a needed revival in our country and some even predicting when one might occur and how. First, it is needed that those who profess faith find their way to being transformed into the person God intends for them to be and to take part in His great plan for the church, this nation, and those who need to receive the gift of grace and know Jesus Christ. This book does not offer the answers. This is a challenge to think and to pray. It is a call to join forces with the Holy Spirit to accomplish what for too long we might have told ourselves is no longer possible. It is still possible. God is still saving souls and making disciples. It will take submission and obedience but the way forward is to go forward with God in the power of the Holy Spirit and in the name of Jesus.
