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Bold Love - by Dan B. Allender and Tremper Longman
Challenging widely accepted ideas about the nature of love and forgiveness, the authors argue that we should deal with abusive people not by simply being nice and 'forgiving', but by challenging them to change.
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The Healing Path: How the Hurts in Your Past Can Lead You to a More Abundant Life - by Dan B. Allender
We cannot ignore the painful experiences of our past, but we can use them as a foundation for a deeper relationship with God and a more abundant life
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Suffering and the Sovereignty of God - by John Piper
Finding comfort in God in times of great suffering. |
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A Steadfast Heart - by Elyse Fitzpatrick
God's comfort and presence even in times of trial (based on Psalm 57) |
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| RECOVERY FROM DEPRESSION |
When the Darkness Will Not Lift: Doing What We Can While We Wait for God - and Joy - by John Piper
Even Christians sometimes suffer from depression. Piper examines the reasons behind depression and offers advice for those experiencing the 'darkness'.
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Depression: A Stubborn Darkness - by Edward T. Welch
Depression is often complex and may result from physical, emotional, and/or spiritual factors. Welch examines the causes behind depression and offers solutions for healing.
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| SPIRITUAL ABUSE & CULT RECOVERY |
Toxic Faith: Experiencing Healing from Painful Spiritual Abuse - by Stephen Arterburn and Jack Felton - Spiritual abuse traps a believer in an addictive religiosity that eventually destroys faith. This book helps those damaged by abusive churches to recover from their experiences and return to a healthy, genuine faith. |
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Twisted Scriptures: Breaking Free from Churches that Abuse - by Mary Alice Chrnalogar -
This book is an excellant source of information on the subtle manipulative techniques used by abusive churches. Chrnaloger discusses many Scriptures that are commonly twisted by cult leaders to make it appear that the Bible supports their teachings. This book is not Pentecostal-specific, but parallels to the Pentecostal experience are very evident. |
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Combatting Cult Mind Control - by Steven Hassan
This book is a classic on breaking the hold of cult programming. Hassan describes manipulative techniques used to draw converts into harmful groups and the methods used by counselors to help them reverse the damage and learn to think for themselves. |
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| CHILD ABUSE, SEXUAL ABUSE, AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RECOVERY |
The Wounded Heart: Hope for Adult Victims of Childhood Sexual Abuse - by Dan B. Allender - Sexual abuse often leaves its victims feeling guilty and helpless. Allender offers a thoughtful and compassionate approach to moving beyond the guilt and being a victim no more. |
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Caring for Sexually Abused Children - by Dr. R. Timothy Kearney
Sexual abuse of children is tragically common, and often people do not know how to help and support children who have been victimized. This book offers practical advice for parents, friends, and churches. |
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Door of Hope: Recognizing and Resolving the Pains of Your Past - by Jan Frank
Jan Frank is herself an abuse survivor and has much insight into the trauma suffered by abuse victims. She offers helpful insight and advise both for abuse survivors and their spouses. |
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